Counseling Degrees

Whether you are pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision or a career as a professional school counselor or mental health counselor, the University of Wyoming may be the place for you!

We welcome those who enjoy small-class environments, intensive class discussions, and opportunities for self-direction, self-reflection, and scholarly activity. Our faculty members encourage and support both the self-examination and growth of our students and the development of state-of-the-art, research-based counseling competencies. Our programs promote creativity, divergent thinking, and experiential learning amid a community atmosphere, in which informal faculty and student interactions are the norm.

Master's and doctoral programs at the University of Wyoming are CACREP accredited. Read more about our accreditation.

Degrees Available

1. MS
2. PhD

Students who are applying for a doctoral program are eligible to receive monetary support for visiting UW and faculty in Laramie. Up to $200 is available for out-of-state students and up to $50 is available for in-state students. Contact Amanda Pogoreski at apogores@uwyo.edu for details.

Program Faculty

Six UW faculty specialize in Counseling. Learn more about faculty members and their specific research interests.

Faculty Publications

Click here to read the variety of publications by the UW Counseling faculty.

Program Facilities

1. Counselor Education Training Clinic
2. Rocky Mountain Institute for Play Therapy

Learner Outcomes

Click here to read through the learner outcomes for the MS and PhD programs.

Enrolled Student Resources

Click here for a list of forms, handbooks, and other Counseling student resources.

Questions about registering for classes? Get tutorials here and here.