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Master of Arts in Counseling

Master of Arts in Counseling program

Are you interested in helping others cope with stress, adjustment, or relationship problems, and in facilitating their ability to change and improve their lives? Are you looking for the opportunity to improve your skills in your present job, or to enhance your opportunities in the field of professional counseling? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then it's time to think about earning a master's degree in counseling from Lakeland College.

Lakeland College's Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.C.) degree is a 48-semester-hour professional graduate training program. The M.A.C. program is dedicated to preparing students for one of three professional counseling areas: Community Counseling, Higher Education Counseling, or School Counseling. The M.A.C. program is designed with the working professional in mind and offers opportunities for self-improvement and intellectual, moral and spiritual growth.

Key Features include:

  • Courses are available in 12-week semesters or in 6-week "weekend" formats.
  • All 12-week courses are offered in the evening or on Saturday morning.
  • All 6-week weekend-format courses are offered Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
  • Courses are offered on-site, BlendEd®, and online.
  • Curricular prerequisites equip students to build on previous knowledge and skills as they progress through the program.
  • Instructors are practicing professionals who blend experiential learning with in-class instruction.
  • Practicums and internships afford ample time for observation and client contact.
  • The M.A.C. degree with a Community Counseling emphasis meets the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing requirements for licensure as a Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
  • The M.A.C. degree with a School Counseling emphasis is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and leads to certification as a School Counselor.

Availability

The Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.C.) graduate degree is currently offered at the following Lakeland College Kellett School Campus Locations:

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