Graduate counseling students benefit from accredited coursework, real-world clinical training, and specialized certificates in high-demand counseling areas.
Wayne State College has been recognized among the top counseling programs in Nebraska for 2026 by Research.com. Wayne State was ranked No. 2 in this year's list of Top Counseling Programs in Nebraska.
The ranking highlights counseling programs that prepare students for careers as licensed professional counselors and considers factors such as accreditation, curriculum quality, supervised clinical experiences, licensure preparation, and overall educational value. Research.com also encourages prospective students to evaluate counseling programs based on practicum and internship opportunities, faculty expertise, and preparation for counseling licensure examinations.
Wayne State’s recognition reflects the strength of its Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree program, which prepares students to support individuals, families, and communities through professional counseling and mental health services. Graduates pursue careers in community mental health agencies, schools, hospitals, private practice settings, and other healthcare and human service organizations.
The program combines academic coursework with supervised practicum and internship experiences to help students develop skills in counseling theory, ethics, assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, multicultural counseling, and evidence-based therapeutic practices. Students work closely with experienced faculty mentors while gaining hands-on experience in real-world counseling environments.
Wayne State College’s mental health counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a distinction that recognizes programs meeting national standards for counselor education and professional preparation.
In addition to the master’s degree program, Wayne State offers online graduate certificates in Addictions Counseling and Trauma Counseling, providing specialized training for professionals seeking advanced knowledge in areas of growing need within mental health and human services fields.
As demand for mental health professionals continues to grow nationwide, Wayne State’s counseling programs emphasize practical learning, personalized instruction, and career preparation designed to help graduates meet the evolving needs of communities across Nebraska and beyond.
Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Wayne State College