When considering: 1) students for practicum and/or internship, and 2) program graduates for employment, licensure, and/or certification, the faculty of the Counselor Education Department will endorse candidates only for positions for which they qualify by education, training, and personal qualifications. Program and/or degree requirements as defined by the student's Application for Admission to Candidacy Form will serve as a guide to faculty when recommending students and graduates for specific positions in either a community counseling or school counseling setting.

Both the Community Counseling and School Counseling programs offered by the Winona State University Counselor Education Department meet all curriculum and clinical instruction requirements as defined by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and address the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) core learning areas.