Flexible, Online

Earn your Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

As a mental health counselor, you’ll have opportunities to offer evidence-based interventions in mental health treatment settings like clinics, agencies, integrative care settings, and private practice—giving you flexibility in your career.

A bachelor’s degree and undergraduate coursework in the social sciences is required for admission. For more information—request a program guide and we’ll connect you with an enrollment adviser.

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In the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, you’ll develop the practical and theoretical knowledge, skills, and awareness for a future career as a clinical mental health counselor. Courses focus on assessment, diagnosis, intervention, advocacy, and program evaluation. You’ll also complete a practicum and internship in your final year—an opportunity to gain real-world experience.

Why choose UW-Parkside’s MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling?

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a cohort-based program that prepares you for career as a Licensed Professional Counselor. While you’ll progress through the curriculum following an academic plan of study along with your peers who started the same time you did, you’ll have the flexibility to study as a part-time or full-time student.

You’ll start courses in the fall semester, which begins in early September.

You’ll have flexibility to complete your degree in the time frame that fits your life, whether that’s as a part-time or full-time student.

Completing most of your coursework online, with the exception of the practicum and internship, offers flexibility to balance your studies with work and personal activities.

A supervised counseling practicum and internship in your final year offer an opportunity to gain real-world experience.

Low student-to-faculty ratios offer opportunities for mentorship and peer networking.

Fulfills Wisconsin Educational Requirement for Licensure

This program meets the pre-credential educational requirement for licensure* as a professional counselor (in Wisconsin). A group advising session focused on licensure requirements and processes is held during the final semester to help you move forward in your career with confidence.

*If you are seeking licensure outside of Wisconsin, check with the credentialing agency in the respective state/province before starting the program to confirm this program meets their educational requirements.

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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling has been approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.