DEPARTMENT MISSION

The Mission of the Counselor Education Department is to provide quality graduate education to persons seeking advanced study in counseling and related professions. Through didactic, experiential, and applied learning opportunities, students will develop a personal theory and practice of counseling that will allow them to function as effective counselors, leaders, and agents of change in a variety of professional counseling settings. The department is committed to multicultural education and to preparing students for respectful, responsible work with clients reflecting the broad diversity of society. The department offers three concentrations leading to the Master of Science degree: Community Counseling, School Counseling, and Professional Development (a non-counseling option).

All students who graduate with the M.S. in Counseling are eligible to apply for a license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy and as a School Counselor with the Minnesota Department of Education. Due to the accreditation status of the CE programs at WSU, transferabilty of the training standards is recognized by most states for community and school counselor licensure.