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.

CACREP Accredited

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.