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Adams State University  

Prepares counselors to serve in a variety of clinical settings, such as mental health or social services agencies. Upon completion of the program, students meet academic requirements to become a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor. This emphasis prepares students to be counselors in college settings or to work in various positions within higher education. The program is delivered in both a face to face format and in the On-line plus program format.

Progress Report Required

Institution Location

208 Edgemont Ave., Suite 3160
Alamosa CO, US
81101
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Specialty

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Locations and Delivery Types

Alamosa, Grand Junction, Pueblo, and Durango campuses (first accredited October 1995) and online delivery (first accredited July 2009)

Program Degree

M.A.

Program Contact

Dr. Cheri Meder
[email protected]

Accredited Under Standards

2016

  • Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning July 15, 2009
  • Accreditation Start Date: January 15, 2011
  • Accreditation Expiration: March 31, 2027
  • Accreditation Status: Accredited

Status Information

The specialty area was found to substantially meet the standards with some minor standards-related deficiencies for which the Board requires further information.

Additional information is required for the following standards:

1.T- The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on adherence to the 12:1 FTE student to faculty ratio.

Program History

The Community Counseling program was initially accredited in October 1995 and has maintained its accreditation.  It became a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in January 2011. The online programs were added in 2009, and the current accreditation applies to both the campus-based and online programs.