Program Information

Accreditation
We are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, we have designed our curriculum to follow state of Wisconsin requirements for licensure, as well as the CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs) guidelines.

Program Tracks
You can declare your track at the onset of your program. However, if you are exploring different career opportunities, you can begin your coursework and work with faculty in your first few courses to determine which best suits your personal and professional goals.

Practicum Requirement
Students in the Licensed Professional Counselor program will be required to complete a 600-hour supervised practicum experience toward the end of the program. We will work with you to find a suitable placement. In some instances, you may be able to complete part of your practicum at your current worksite if appropriate work and supervision can be arranged.

Licensed for Clinical Practice
Graduates of the Professional Counseling track will be eligible for Wisconsin’s Licensed Professional Counselor. To receive this license graduates will have to complete post masters supervised hours and take the National Counselor Examination as well as the State of Wisconsin Jurisprudence Exam. (Graduates may be able to obtain a Counselor in Training License while they are completing post graduate supervised hours toward full licensure.)

Foundation for Doctoral Degree
Our program provides a foundation for those who are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in this field.

Many Employment Options
Graduates of the Licensed Professional Counselor track will be eligible for jobs ranging from case managers and supervisors to individual practitioners. Graduates of the Community Research and Consultation track will be eligible for jobs such as behavioral specialists, organizational consultants, research associates and non-profit consultants.