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Online Master’s Degrees from Denver’s Morgridge College of Education

  • At Morgridge, we strive to prepare our students to use their roles in education, mental health, and information services and systems to advocate for social equity. Build the skills you need to be a community leader, and start using your role to advocate for social good.

Master of Library
and Information Science (MLIS)

Designed for professionals who believe in the power of information to empower communities and organizations, the American Library Association-accredited online MLIS program from the Morgridge College of Education prepares students for careers in public, academic, corporate or specialized libraries and archives, as well as in business or corporate settings where information management is essential.

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Master of Arts
in School Counseling

The online Master of Arts in School Counseling program is accredited by CACREP and prepares future school counselors to serve and advocate for diverse populations of students in P-12 school settings. Through a combination of online coursework and direct student service, SchoolCounseling@Denver helps future school counselors understand complex educational systems and key counseling concepts while incorporating a data-driven curriculum focused on self-reflection and innovative school counseling practices.

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Admission to Our Online Programs

Online program cohorts start classes three times per year in January, June and September, and applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

The final deadline for the September 2026 cohort is July 10, 2026.

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About Morgridge College of Education

Morgridge College of Education strives to be a global leader in innovative, effective and socially responsible approaches for promoting learning throughout the lifespan. As an institution and as a community, we believe that education serves as the foundation and means for transformation within our society.

Throughout all of our graduate programs, we consider it our fundamental duty to promote educational change and social equity. As such, we are dedicated to the highest-quality leadership training for the improvement of education, mental health and information services and systems.

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¹The 72-credit Master of Arts in School Counseling program from the Morgridge College of Education is designed to adhere to the standards set by CACREP. Only CACREP has the authority to determine which programs do and do not meet their standards. The program intends to submit an application for CACREP accreditation in fall 2020.↑

FAQs About Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver

  • The Morgridge College of Education offers two online programs through the University of Denver (DU): the Master of Arts in School Counseling and the Master of Library and Information Science. Both programs are designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers while maintaining the same academic rigor and access to expert faculty as on-campus students.

  • Yes, both online programs hold prestigious national accreditations that ensure high professional standards. The Master of Arts in School Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Master of Library and Information Science is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), making it one of only approximately 50 such online programs in the United States.

  • Completion times vary depending on the specific program and your pace of study. Students in the online Master of Library and Information Science can complete their degree in as few as 22 months. The Master of Arts in School Counseling typically requires at least two years of full-time study to complete. 

  • DU uses a high-touch digital model that combines synchronous live sessions with asynchronous coursework. You will attend weekly, real-time classes via Zoom to engage in deep discussion with peers and faculty. These sessions are paired with self-paced activities—such as recorded lectures and interactive assignments—that you can complete on your own schedule.

  • Graduates from the Morgridge College of Education are prepared for a variety of leadership roles across the education and information sectors. Those who earn a Master of Library and Information Science can transition into careers as digital archivists, user experience researchers or metadata specialists. Alumni from the school counseling program are equipped to support student success in K-12 environments in school counseling careers. Both tracks follow a rigorous curriculum that builds the technical and interpersonal skills needed to serve diverse communities.

  • Yes, accredited online master’s degrees are widely respected and considered equivalent to traditional, on-campus degrees by most employers. They often feature the same curriculum, faculty and, in many cases, the diploma does not specify “online,” making them a credible option for career advancement.

University of Denver partners with 2U to support the delivery of these online programs. University of Denver has full control over the programs, including all core academic functions. Click here to learn more about 2U’s roles and responsibilities.