Program Overview

The Counseling Psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a Master of Science degree that emphasizes counseling in community and agency settings. The program focuses on service delivery, with practica/internship components reflecting that emphasis. The curriculum stresses knowledge and skill development in individual and group counseling, consultation, research, ethics, multiculturalism, social justice, and vocational psychology. Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of counseling settings and are eligible for licensure as professional counselors in the state of Wisconsin.