B.A. PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL & COUNSELING | 100% ONLINE
Build the Skills to Support Your Community’s Mental Health
MSU Denver’s online B.S. in Psychology with a Clinical and Counseling Concentration prepares you for entry-level roles in mental health counseling, human services, and community support, and gives you a strong foundation for graduate study in counseling, social work, or clinical psychology.
This flexible degree is built for students who are already working, raising families, or balancing other commitments, without compromising the quality of your education.
Study psychological theory, assessment, therapeutic techniques, and mental health interventions with a focus on real-world application.
Build knowledge in areas like abnormal psychology, human development, research methods, and counseling ethics.
Earn the same degree as on-campus students, led by the same faculty, for a fraction of the cost of other institutions.
MSU Denver’s Career Connected Campus designation means your coursework is designed around real jobs, and we have robust resources to help you land one.
Colorado residents pay as little as $315/credit, and online students may qualify for up to $1,000/semester in scholarships.
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Program at a Glance
$315
The minimum cost per credit for qualified Colorado residents, made possible by the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
100% Online
Keep working while you earn your degree. No campus visits required.
$2,428
The average annual out-of-pocket cost for in-state MSU Denver undergraduates.
Save $1,000/Semester
Exclusive scholarships are available for online students with no additional application.
Same Degree, No Asterisk
Your degree says MSU Denver; there is no separate ‘Online’ designation.
Simple Credit Transfer
As one of the top transfer institutions in CO, MSU Denver accepts more transfer credits than most.
Why Colorado Students Choose MSU Denver Online
MSU Denver’s online degrees are built for students like you: traditional undergrads, working adults, first-generation learners, and transfer students who need a degree that works around real life.
Accreditation & Recognition
Great things happen at MSU Denver.
Designated Career Connected Campus
Colorado Department of Higher Education
2023 Fulbright HSI Leader Designation
U.S. Department of State
A Top Transfer Institution in CO
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
Insight Into Academia
#3 Most Innovative University in CO (2021)
U.S. News & World Report
Best for Vets Honoree
MilitaryTimes
MSU Denver By the Numbers
Our accessible, career-connected learning means students gain real-world experience and graduate prepared to thrive in Colorado’s workforce.
91%
Graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating
57%
Undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college
87%
Undergraduate students who work full- or part-time while completing their degree
59%
Students receiving scholarships and grants totaling more than $97 million
31%
Students who pay no tuition thanks to scholarships and grants
45%
Students who graduate debt free
Where This Degree Can Take You
A B.S. in Psychology with a Clinical and Counseling Concentration opens doors across mental health counseling, human services, and community support roles, and positions you well for graduate study in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work. Many graduates use this degree to move into direct support roles or advance within health and nonprofit organizations where they already work.*
Local Market Snapshot
Denver – Aurora – Lakewood, CO
$129,500
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$65,020
Community and Social Services
$66,280
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselors
*Career and salary data are for general information only and do not guarantee any specific job or salary outcome.
Achievable Career Paths
Mental health technician · Case manager · Behavioral health specialist · Community outreach coordinator · Crisis intervention worker · Residential counselor · Human services coordinator · Graduate school in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Request more information, and an enrollment specialist will reach out to walk you through costs, transfer credit, and what starting the program could look like for your schedule.
