Research.com’s 2027 rankings place Wayne State’s program No. 1 in Nebraska and No. 17 nationally among the most valuable Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's degree programs.
Wayne State College’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree has been ranked No. 1 in Nebraska and No. 17 nationally in Research.com’s 2027 Most Valuable Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Programs rankings.
The rankings compare programs using measures of graduate outcomes, accreditation, and cost to help prospective students evaluate their educational investment. The recognition places Wayne State’s Master of Science in Education (MSE) program among the nation’s 20 most valuable Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's degree programs.
Graduate preparation for counseling careers
Wayne State’s 60-credit-hour program prepares students to pursue licensure and provide counseling services in public and private agencies and private practice. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through March 2033.
Coursework explores counseling theories, assessment, counseling techniques, and crisis and trauma intervention. Supervised practicum and internship experiences help students apply their learning and develop professional counseling skills.
During campus residencies, students also practice through peer role-play scenarios at Wayne State’s Help Clinic, a counseling training center. Recording technology supports instructional feedback as students prepare to work with clients.
Online coursework with campus learning experiences
The program combines online coursework with limited in-person sessions on Wayne State’s campus in Wayne, Nebraska. Its low-residency format includes two campus weekends each fall and spring semester, featuring discussions, group activities, and counseling skills practice.
Most full-time students complete the program in approximately two and a half to three years. Part-time attendance is also available.
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For curriculum, admission requirements, and licensure information, explore Wayne State College’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree.