The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). As a Viterbo University degree program, the master’s program is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, the program is designed to meet the state educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor required by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
The optional advanced training area in addiction counseling is also recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as fulfillment of the educational requirements for the Substance Abuse Counselor credential in the State of Wisconsin.
Admission/Retention
| YEAR | APPLIED | OFFERED | ADMITTED | RETAINED TO DATE |
| 2018 | 47 | 35 | 33 | 31 |
| 2017 | 36 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| 2016 | 37 | 22 | 18 | 16 |
| 2015 | 40 | 23 | 20 | 16 |
| 2014 | 46 | 21 | 22 | 16 |
| 2013 | 49 | 24 (2) | 21 | 15 |
| 2012 | 51 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| 2011 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) program in the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Behavior at Viterbo University.