Counseling (COUNS)
Counseling Courses
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An applied course which introduces students to the basic interpersonal skills required in the counseling process. Designed for students interested in counseling and related fields.
Prerequisites: jr st
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of instructor, acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of instructor, acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic and prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chgin topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 1996, Summer 1992.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topic and prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chgin topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 1996, Summer 1992.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of history of counseling; systems of counseling; credentialing in community counseling, counseling techniques; behavior modification and behavioral counseling; group processes in counseling.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of history of counseling; systems of counseling; credentialing in community counseling, counseling techniques; behavior modification and behavioral counseling; group processes in counseling.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of history of school counseling, counseling techniques, systems of counseling, group counseling in schools.
Prerequisites: jr st
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of history of school counseling, counseling techniques, systems of counseling, group counseling in schools.
Prerequisites: jr st
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Psychological adjustment to disabling conditions by clients and families; case management practices with non-physical disabilities; substance abuse among persons with disabilities.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 601(C)
Last Taught: Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Neuroscience and medical practices related to emotional and behavioral conditions with emphasis on appropriate intervention strategies.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Basic concepts in multicultural psychology and how they interact to shape the individual.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding and knowledge related to mental health practices of individuals from diverse cultural groups.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Counseling theories and issues, associated research, and application of theory to counseling practice.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Educational, psychological, and sociological bases for career development; evolution of career development research; consideration and application of educational-occupational-social information through individual and group counseling approaches.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Experience and practice in basic counseling skills related to the helping process. Analysis of barriers and hazards in the counseling process.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding the impact of culture on behavior and how to use that knowledge to increase effectiveness in counseling individuals from other cultures.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Information about the Hispanic/Latino population in the U.S. through concepts such as identity, acculturation, language, family values, religion, gender, and social class.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Essential multicultural mental health information as it pertains to the LGBT population in the U.S. Areas related to demographics, historical factors, sociopolitical issues and their influence on mental health.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding and knowledge related to mental health practices of individuals of Asian descent living in the U.S.; demographic, historical, and sociopolitical factors influencing mental health.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Multicultural mental health information as it pertains to African Americans in the U.S.; addresses demographics, historical factors, and sociopolitical issues and their impact on mental health.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Summer 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Pan-cultural information about the mental health issues facing the First Nations populations in North America.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Understanding how the traditionally socialized male gender role affects the lives of men and therapeutic techniques for working with men from a gender sensitive perspective.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 704 & 705 (P)
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Etiology and pathogenesis of mental disorders as they occur throughout the lifespan, with special attention paid to the multicultural influences.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Introductory experience for Master's level counseling students, and is designed to meet the Wisconsin licensing requirement of 100 hours of supervised experience.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; COUNS 600(P), COUNS 710(P), COUNS 714(P), and COUNS 715(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of COUNS 779 with same topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Practical, intensive and continuous experience in school settings that utilize counseling personnel.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; field placement; COUNS 602(P),COUNS 710(P), COUNS 714(P), and COUNS 715(P); consent of instructor; competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade only.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Practical, intensive, and continuous experience in community settings working with professional counseling personnel.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; field placement; COUNS 600(P), COUNS 710(P), COUNS 714(P), COUNS 715(P), and COUNS 755(P); consent of instructor; competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar examining impact of trauma experience on individuals, groups and communities following a catastrophic event. Explores traumatic events, mental injuries and impact on memory, learning, physical health and dysfunctional behavior.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Couns 774, Nurs 774, OccThpy 774 , and Soc Wrk 774 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar on diagnosis and assessment instruments as well as intervention and therapeutic techniques used to address trauma issues in counseling acute and chronic traumatized clients.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, COUNS 744(P), NURS 775(P), OCCTHPY 774(P) or SOC WRK 774(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: COUNS 775, NURS 775, OCCTHPY 775, and SOC WRK 775 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Practical, intensive, and continuous experience in settings that utilize rehabilitation counseling personnel.
Prerequisites: grad st; field placement; Couns 710(P) & 714(P); cons instr; competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max. Sat/Unsat grade only.
Last Taught: Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topic and prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Retakeable with change in topic to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For graduate students needing to complete master's paper.
Prerequisites: grad st (master's level in Couns/Rehab Couns); cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For the benefit of graduate students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Theories of groups, group counseling strategies, group structure, latent structural analysis, and educational methodologies.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; COUNS 600(P) or COUNS 602(P); COUNS 710(P) and COUNS 714(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Vocational theories and research; understanding of individual in relation to world of work; understanding of role of assessment in vocational counseling; multicultural vocational research and counseling.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 720; Couns 711 or equiv; Couns 714
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Analysis of consultation models; investigation of intervention strategies; and evaluation of the consultation process.
Prerequisites: 21 grad crs in Ed Psy &/or Couns.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Variable content lecture-laboratory class. This course provides an in-depth view of counseling strategies based on the precepts of a particular theoretical model. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the schedule of classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 714
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Spring 2001.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Exploration of counseling functions in schools. The rationale, scope and nature of school counseling. Theories, techniques and principles of counseling process are emphasized.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, COUNS 710(P) and COUNS 714(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Problem behaviors that clients bring to the counseling situation; atypical behaviors; techniques by which counselors deal with those behaviors. Emphasis on case material.
Prerequisites: graduate standing, COUNS 710(P) and COUNS 714(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Examination of professional, legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of counseling psychology. Introduction to the scientist-practitioner model and the profession of counseling psychology.
Prerequisites: grad st; 21 crs in Couns or equiv.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Multicultural counseling models and related strategies for professionals working in multicultural educational and community settings.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 714; Couns 715; Couns 774
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
This course will describe various counseling issues and strategies applicable to working with children and adolescents in both school and community settings.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
This course is designed to prepare students in adult group assessment. Students will become familiar with instruments used in personality, vocational, and interest assessment.
Prerequisites: grad st; Ed Psy 624; Ed Psy 720
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Course will integrate science of psychology with counseling practice in order to promote development of advanced interviewing skills and intake reporting.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; COUNS 600(P), COUNS 710(P), COUNS 714(P), and COUNS 751(P).
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to the profession; multicultural counseling and APA's code of ethics covered in depth.
Prerequisites: grad st, cons instr
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Psychotherapy models and associated techniques.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Use of psychological assessment in counseling psychology practice.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced vocational psychology including career theory, career counseling, and social justice.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Provides an introduction to and practice in supervision in counseling psychology.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Analysis of research trends; examination of critical issues; reports of student research projects.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3-6 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st; major in area & cons instr
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; unit does not count towards credit load for Fin Aid. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to systems theory, major approaches to family therapy, and the research on family systems concepts, in-session processes, and therapy outcomes.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 710(P).
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
An examination of research and strategies for the supervision of counseling; experience in the actual process of supervision.
Prerequisites: grad st; Couns 970
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised practice in cooperating K-12 school settings.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; field placement; COUNS 764(P); consent of instructor; competency required.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 credits max. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade only.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Practice in cooperating colleges, agencies, and other community settings.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; field placement; COUNS 765(P); consent of instructor; competency required.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 credits max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3-9 cr. Graduate.
Controlled practicum in group counseling with cooperating schools, colleges and agencies.
Prerequisites: master's degree in Ed Psy; acceptance by Couns area; letter of recomm from agency or school
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
6 cr. Graduate.
Practical experience in a cooperating school involving counseling procedures. Supervised by qualified staff at the employing unit and by counselor education faculty. Seminar participation required.
Prerequisites: master's degree in Ed Psy with specialization in Couns & writ cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2003, Fall 2002, Fall 2001, Fall 2000.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3-6 cr. Graduate.
Supervised experience in a public or private rehabilitation agency. Stress on case management and counseling procedures with a variety of clients.
Prerequisites: admis to rehab couns concentration; writ cons instr & agency.
Last Taught: Fall 2007, Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
A supervised counseling experience with emphasis on the process and techniques of assessment, individual, and group counseling. Opportunity for consultation and feedback on counseling issues.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; field placement; admitted to the PhD program in Counseling Psychology; consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Sat/Unsat grade only. Retakable to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
A supervised counseling experience with a broad range of clients within a clinical setting. Opportunity for consultation and feedback on counseling issues, and experience at providing supervision of masters' level students.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; field placement; admitted to the PhD program in Counseling Psychology; COUNS 975(P); consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Retakable to 12 cr max. Sat/Unsat grade only.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced supervised training in specialized areas of counseling psychology: psychological assessment; individual, family, or group therapy; and consultation in outpatient, inpatient, or community mental health settings.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; field placement; admitted to the PhD program in Counseling Psychology; COUNS 976(P); consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Retakable to 12 cr max. Sat/Unsat grade only.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons major professor.
Course Rules: Considered full time for FA purposes.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
For benefit of doctoral students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.
Prerequisites: doctoral st & cons instr.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2020, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/