Master of Arts in Counseling

Master of Arts in Counseling at Lakeland University

Dedicated to preparing students for one of three areas of professional counseling

Lakeland University's master of arts in counseling (MAC) degree is a 48-60 semester-hour professional graduate training program. The MAC program is dedicated to preparing students for one of three professional counseling areas:

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling: meets the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) requirements for a Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• School Counseling: approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and is approved for licensure and certification as a Wisconsin School Counselor
  
• Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs: meets all the standards currently endorsed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), and professional competencies endorsed by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).
  

The MAC program is designed with the working professional in mind and offers opportunities for intellectual, moral and spiritual growth. Non-degree-seeking status is available for those wishing to strengthen an existing major, develop a new area of interest, or complete professional requirements.