Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Counselor Education Department! We look forward to working with you as you pursue a Master's in Counseling degree. Our faculty and staff are committed to combining rigorous academic learning, relevant experiential learning and deep, self-reflective learning to help you develop professionally and personally. We provide a safe and supportive space where we embrace diversity, positive regard and authenticity. We will value your personal gifts as we challenge you to learn, grow and change. Prepare to be inspired as you pursue your dream of becoming a professional counselor.
Are you interested in learning more about UW-Whitewater's Master of Science Degree in Counseling? Attend an information session with the Counselor Education faculty and graduate assistants.
Designed to provide information on our program, admission procedures and requirements, our information sessions include opportunities to ask questions, meet other applicants, and take an in person or virtual tour of Winther Counseling Services.
Details:
Note: An email will be sent to you from the department a few days before the information session with further details (and Webex links for virtual sessions). If you do not see this in your primary folder, please check your spam or junk folder in case it landed there.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of counseling concepts identified as central by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) and certification standards for the State of Wisconsin. Students will develop skills in assessing personal issues related to client problems; collecting and analyzing information in determining appropriate counseling interventions; employing appropriate facilitative techniques; and preparing documents such as counseling-related reports, treatment plans, and education programs.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers two emphases within the counseling program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and School Counseling. Both of these programs are accredited by CACREP through March 2032.
Often students wonder why to attend a CACREP accredited program. CACREP programs:
Please see our program outcomes below (updates coming soon) as well as additional information in our Counselor Education 2024-2025 Annual Report [PDF] and in our report on Clinical Services Provided [PDF] through Winther Counseling Service.
| Category | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students enrolled by emphasis (CMHC) | 98 | 91 | 90 | 80 | 97 |
| Number of students enrolled by emphasis (School) | 21 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 26 |
| Applications received | 92 | 77 | 82 | 74 | 87 |
| Total number of students accepting offer of admission | 45 | 45 | 48 | 43 | 50 |
| Number of students starting program | 45 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 43 |
| Graduates' completion rate within three years (CMHC) | 88% | 85.7% | 90% | 91% | 94% |
| Graduates' completion rate within three years (School) | 99% | 83% | 90% | 100% | 100% |
| Degrees conferred (CMHC) | 26 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 35 |
| Degrees conferred (School) | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Pass rate for students taking NCE | 100% | * | * | * | * |
| Pass rate for students taking PRAXIS | 94% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Job placement rate by emphasis (CMHC) | 81%** | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Job placement rate by emphasis (School) | 100%** | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
*Not reported
** as of May 2024
For more information about CACREP and the standards, visit the cacrep homepage.
Winther Hall, 6035
262-472-5426 | counslred@uww.edu
