For professionals with a master’s degree in counseling interested in seeking additional licensure in clinical mental health or school counseling and certification in higher education counseling & student affairs.

Graduate counseling certificate program is designed for individuals who have a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Lakeland University or the equivalent from another accredited institution, and who are interested in acquiring additional knowledge and skills leading to licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling and certification in Higher Education Counseling & Student Affairs.

Graduate coursework in counseling from an earned master’s degree may satisfy requirements where appropriate. For consideration, coursework must parallel current course requirements in the M.A. in Counseling degree program. Coursework should be a B- or better grade and be earned within the last ten (10) years of application to the M.A. in Counseling post-certificate program. Students working in the counseling field with courses earned prior to the ten (10) year threshold may receive an exception time waiver for specific courses. 

Additional coursework between 12-18 semester hours may be required for each certificate program depending on the background of the individual and the intended emphasis. Fulfillment of at least all clinical experiences is required to complete a certificate program. See specific descriptions and coursework requirements for each program on the department website in addition to contacting a Lakeland Admissions Advisor at one of the seven centers across Wisconsin. Pursuing a certificate leading to a licensure may include additional non-course requirements be met. 

Post-Master’s Certificate candidates must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA and are subject to the following requirements:

1. Meet all M.A. in Counseling program admission requirements including, application fees, paperwork, criminal background check, and one on-site meeting.
2. Provide official transcript of prior graduate degree
3. Provide two letters of reference
4. Provide a current resume
5. Complete the online Kellett School application.

The Director of the Master of Arts in Counseling Program approves admission to program. Upon admission, students seeking a certificate will be assigned a M.A. in Counseling advisor. The certificate programs are supplemental to the original Master of Arts degree in counseling.