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University of Wisconsin - Stout College of Human Development Mental Health Counseling 231B Vocational Rehabilitation Building Menomonie, WI 54751 US   Phone: 1-715-232-1303 Fax: 1-715-232-2356   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.- Mental Health Counseling On Campus   Training in mental health counseling serves includes the provision of principles and theories of counseling and psychotherapy, group dynamics, family systems theories, human and career development and psychological assessment, as well as understanding and remediation of the causes of mental illness and dysfunctional behavior. Mental health counselors work with individuals, groups, couples and families for the purpose of treating psychopathological conditions and optimizing human growth and development, Individuals who have previous undergraduate preparation in social work, sociology, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, child development and family life, addictions, or human services are especially well-qualified to enter the program. The Mental Health Counseling Program is an approved professional counseling program for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in the state of Wisconsin.     Accreditation Information: The Graduate School at UW-Stout is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NCA) to offer programs at the master's and education specialist levels.  # Of Credits Required: 60  Time To Degree: 2+ years    Previous Degrees BS/BA degree from an accredited institution, and an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75. Applicants may be admitted on probationary status if their overall GPA is at least 2.50, but less than 2.75.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Admission requirements include: (1) Admission to a graduate degree program and the Graduate School; (2) English proficiency TOEFL score of at least 173 computer-based and 500 paper-based or 213 computer-based, 550 paper-based depending on which program is chosen, and 61 Internet-based. Test scores should be sent directly to UW-Stout (school code #1740); (3) Official copies of all post-secondary transcripts (translated into English), including proof of baccalaureate and/or highest earned degree; (4) Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; (5) specific program requirements. Contact program directors for information; (6) Documented evidence of sufficient financial resources to complete a degree program; (7) the enclosed application form along with a non-refundable application fee payable to UW-Stout in U.S. funds.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.75 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Students will be evaluated on the basis of level of experience in the human services field  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement None  Other Requirements     Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 346.00  Tuition: 20756  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: