College of Education
Counseling and Human Services
The Counseling and Human Services Program is designed to be evolving and places considerable responsibility on students for their own learning.
The focus of the program is student-centered with the intention of guiding students as they develop their own counseling theory and approach to helping. A strong emphasis is placed on personal growth and awareness of self and others.
Students are trained to create a therapeutic environment for their clients that promote personal growth.
The program's ethical guidelines are:
- Do no harm
- Prevent harm
- Promote growth
- Promote self-determination
Policy for Students Seeking School Counseling Licensure Endorsement who already hold a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling students who currently possess a Masters degree in Professional Counseling
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Recent graduates of CACREP accredited master's degree programs in Professional Counseling may be permitted to enroll in the Post-Master's School Counselor Endorsement program. Upon successful completion of this program students will be recommended to the Colorado Department of Education for the School Counselor endorsement. To qualify and apply for this highly selective program:
1. There must be available openings in the School Counselor training program.
2. Students must have a master's degree in Professional Counseling from a CACREP accredited graduate program. Graduates with other mental health degrees will not qualify for this program.
3. The Master's degree must have been awarded within the last five years per university of Colorado at Colorado Springs Graduate School regulations.
4. If the above criteria are met the applicant should schedule a preliminary phone interview with the Chair, Department of Counseling and Human Services to confirm that all criteria are met and to discuss application procedures and required course work.
5. Students must complete the full application process, meet all deadlines and be formally admitted in writing to the Endorsement Program.
6. All admitted students must complete the Comprehensive Examination and Place Test prior to being recommended by the faculty for endorsement.
7. The Endorsement program is completed over two academic years and operates in conjunction with the School Counselor master's degree program. Classes begin in the summer semester only.
8. As a minimum, to receive school counselor endorsement, students must complete the Departmental Core sequence (COUN 501, 502, 510, 511, 512 and 513). In addition, students must complete the School Counseling Specialty Courses: COUN 580, 570 (2 semesters) as well as any other courses determined by the faculty.
Call or email the Chair, Department of Counseling and Human Services for current information, Dr. David Fenell, dfenell@uccs.edu, 719-262-4096, prior to arranging an on-campus interview.
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- Department of Counseling and Human Services Student Handbook (Under Revision - Please check back later.)
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Faculty
David Fenell, Ph.D., Professor; Department Chair
Joseph Wehrman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Rhonda Williams, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Catharine Beecher, M.D., M.A., Instructor
Accreditations
The school counseling track is accredited by:
- National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Both school and community tracks are nationally accredited by:
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
Contact Us
Counseling and Human Services (CHS)
Departmental office is located in Columbine Hall 3012.
Phone: (719) 262-4121 Fax: (719) 262-4110
E-Mail: hmyers@uccs.edu