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Master of Professional Counseling
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
- Oshkosh, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Licensure-oriented, Faith-grounded programme for clinical, Church and community counseling roles.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Professional Counseling to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Concentrations in clinical mental health (LPC)
- Counseling techniques. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Licensed professional counselor
- Licensed marriage and family therapist
- Licensed alcohol and drug counselor
- Mental health counselor
- Substance abuse counselor
- Crisis intervention specialist
- Church or ministry-based counselor
Curriculum
- Concentrations in clinical mental health (LPC)
- Marriage and family (LMFT) and addictions counseling (LADC-MH)
- Only clinical mental health is CACREP-accredited. Courses include theories of counseling
- Counseling techniques
- Lifespan development
- Ethics
- Diversity
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Marriage and family therapy
- Addictions
- Crisis and trauma counseling
- Group counseling and pastoral counseling. Clinical internships.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree equivalent to a regionally accredited US bachelor's (credential evaluation required)
- Completed before starting
- Undergraduate GPA at least 2.75
- Programme-specific extras
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5) unless waived
- Proof of funds for the I-20
- TB form. Source: https://www.uwosh.edu/gradschool/admissions/international-students-admissions-process/
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a regionally accredited US bachelor's (credential evaluation report of every international undergraduate transcript required), completed before starting; undergraduate GPA at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale over 80 graded credits (or 2.90 in the last ~60 credits); programme-specific extras (GRE/GMAT, references, essays); proof of funds for the I-20; TB form
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Select the program and start term on the official university website. Complete the online application. Submit academic records and English proficiency evidence where required. Provide passport and financial documentation for international study. Review the admission decision. Accept the offer and request the required student visa documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,393, $21,393 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $56 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Oshkosh |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Public Affairs and Education - School of Education and Human Services |
| Department | Counseling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Admitted students may review University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh institutional scholarship opportunities in its awards portal; each graduate award has its own eligibility and selection rules. The international undergraduate Titan Global Scholars award should not be assumed to apply to postgraduate study. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,393, $21,393 USD per year. The application fee is $56 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,622 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

