Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Add-On Licensure for School Counselor Online
Prepare to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with this accelerated online program that elevates your practice with new expertise in clinical mental health counseling.
Program Overview
Expand your career options with this flexible and affordable clinical mental health counseling program
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Add-On Licensure for School Counselor online program from University of Wisconsin-Superior builds on your school counseling credentials with coursework that prepares you to meet standards for clinical practice as a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Explore a wide range of opportunities as an LPC — from private practice to jobs in healthcare, social services and residential facilities — without starting your educational journey over.
You will develop essential skills in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for children and adults across the lifespan, and evidence-based strategies for counseling individuals dealing with trauma, grief, addiction or other complex concerns. An internship tailored to your career goals will also help you gain direct mental health counseling experience providing compassionate, ethical and culturally competent services to individuals and groups, as well as families in crisis.
In as few as six months, you can complete this accelerated program without taking time away from your current students or disrupting your routine. Clinical mental health counseling courses are available online 24/7, so you can complete coursework whenever you have the time. After graduating and passing your state licensure exam, you will be qualified to work as an LPC in Wisconsin and many other states.
As a graduate of this online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Add-On Licensure program, you will:
- Apply clinical assessment skills to identify and accurately diagnose a broad range of mental health issues
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and intervention strategies that address diverse mental health needs and support meaningful client growth and development
- Demonstrate competence in crisis response, safety planning and addressing urgent health needs using current best practices in clinical mental health settings
- Collaborate effectively with clinicians and the local community to develop, organize and evaluate comprehensive counseling programs that are responsive to client needs
- Uphold professional standards for ethics, cultural competency and legal compliance
- Apply clinical assessment skills to identify and accurately diagnose a broad range of mental health issues
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and intervention strategies that address diverse mental health needs and support meaningful client growth and development
- Demonstrate competence in crisis response, safety planning and addressing urgent health needs using current best practices in clinical mental health settings
- Collaborate effectively with clinicians and the local community to develop, organize and evaluate comprehensive counseling programs that are responsive to client needs
- Uphold professional standards for ethics, cultural competency and legal compliance
Prepare for clinical mental health counseling jobs in the following fields:
- Private Practice
- Inpatient or Outpatient Treatment Facilities
- Government and Nonprofit Social Service Agencies
- Hospitals and Other Healthcare Systems
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Centers
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Legal and Correctional Systems
- Private Practice
- Inpatient or Outpatient Treatment Facilities
- Government and Nonprofit Social Service Agencies
- Hospitals and Other Healthcare Systems
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Centers
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Legal and Correctional Systems
Licensure and Certification
Under current guidelines, successful completion of this program satisfies licensure requirements for Wisconsin, Minnesota and many other states and countries. Students may need to complete specific applications and/or exams to qualify for state licensure. For a complete list and more information, click here.
Under current guidelines, successful completion of this program satisfies licensure requirements for Wisconsin, Minnesota and many other states and countries. Students may need to complete specific applications and/or exams to qualify for state licensure. For a complete list and more information, click here.
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UW-Superior offers value in a variety of education and counseling degree programs online. Check out our MSE in Clinical Mental Health program and additional online graduate and post-graduate programs.
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Tuition
Learn more about tuition for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Add-On Licensure program
Tuition cost for the online clinical mental health counseling program is the same affordable price for students who reside in-state or out-of-state. To help make the cost more manageable, students pay for each course as they enroll. There is a $56 application fee and a $60 technology fee, but all other fees are included in the total cost of tuition.
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing Clinical Mental Health Counseling Add-On Licensure online:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Three Credit Hours | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling Add-On Licensure | $520 | $1,560 | $6,240-$9,360* |
*Tuition does not reflect technology fee of $60 per course.
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Calendar
Keep up with important dates and deadlines
For the convenience of our Clinical Mental Health Counseling Add-On Licensure online students, there are multiple start dates each year on the academic calendar. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all the required documents, register for classes and pay tuition by their desired program start date. You can be Superior any time of the year.
| Term | Start Date | App & Doc Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Class End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 9/8/26 | 8/8/26 | 8/25/26 | 9/3/26 | 10/25/26 |
| Fall II | 11/2/26 | 10/2/26 | 10/19/26 | 10/28/26 | 12/20/26 |
UW-Superior Refund Schedule:
A student enrolled in this program may receive a 100% tuition refund by day 7 of the term start and a 50% tuition refund by day 14 of the term start. Any questions, please contact the Cashier’s Office at [email protected].
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Admissions
Review admission guidelines for the UW-Superior Clinical Mental Health Counseling Add-On Licensure program
This online program’s coursework is comprised of six to nine courses totaling 12 to 18 credit hours. The number of required courses depends on whether you have completed or are currently completing a 54- or 60-credit school counseling master’s program.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission:
- Successful completion of a school counseling master’s degree or current enrollment in a master’s-level school counseling program at UW-Superior or another university**
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. We are unable to accept transcripts from students. If you have taken courses at UW-Superior, transcripts from UW-Superior are not required.
- Resume and Letter of Intent addressing:
- Service to community
- Volunteer work
- Commitment to others
- Work and professional goals
- Areas which the applicant considers to be his or her strengths or weaknesses
- Three letters of recommendation
- No GRE or teaching license required
- Complete criminal background check
View the International Admissions Requirements.
**Students who are not currently enrolled nor recent graduates from the UWS School Counseling program will need to apply for DSPS licensure validation ($60 fee) to determine exact coursework requirements. Students can work with their academic advisor to begin this process.
Admission Requirements:
- Master’s degree in school counseling (completed or in progress)
- Professional resume
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
Courses
Explore the UW-Superior Clinical Mental Health Counseling Add-On Licensure curriculum
This online program’s coursework is comprised of six to nine courses totaling 12 to 18 credit hours. The number of required courses depends on whether you have completed or are currently completing a 54- or 60-credit school counseling master’s program.
Applicants who need more than 18 hours of coursework as identified by Wisconsin DSPS review will not be eligible for this program. Be sure to review licensed professional counselor guidelines for your state before you apply.