Training Program Overview
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Holiday Closure
The Counseling & Testing Center will be closed December 23 through January 3 for the holidays. Services will resume on January 6th
For students experiencing a mental health crisis please utilize the 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support line by calling 608.785.8073 and press 1.
For general information regarding the CTC training program, opportunities, prerequisites, and application process, please see our training brochure:
View Master's Level Practicum/ Internship Brochure
We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Please review the Master’s Level Practicum/Internship Brochure for information about our center and how to apply. Application Deadline is March 9th, 2024.
Diversity Statement
The University of La Crosse-Wisconsin Counseling and Testing Center is committed to providing culturally- and trauma-informed services to the UWL community. Our staff recognizes the inherent importance of intersectionality across gender, sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, immigration status, citizenship status, body size and body image, age, generation, nationality, political affiliation, spirituality, religious affiliation, socioeconomic status, military affiliation, education, and family system, among other facets of diversity and identity, to one’s health and experience of being in the world.
We strive to promote inclusion and to affirm and celebrate diversity in its broadest sense across all areas. We recognize that our commitment to diversity and inclusivity is an active, life-long journey. We know that only through an awareness of ourselves as cultural beings can we hope to hold space for the experiences of others. Therefore, clinical training, discourse, and action in topics of diversity and multiculturalism are essential to our staff culture and integral to the CTC training program.
Accreditation
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Counseling and Testing Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. (IACS). This accreditation certifies that we meet or exceed criteria and standards that are applied exclusively to college and university counseling centers. For additional information about IACS accreditation, visit https://iacsinc.org/
Life in La Crosse
Being conveniently located amidst the scenic bluffs on the Mississippi River, the La Crosse area offers a unique blend of recreational activities (e.g., hiking, biking, and kayaking), live music and festivals, and exploration (whether it be meandering our quirky downtown area or a day trip to the Twin Cities). Located in Southwest Wisconsin, we have several daytrip/weekend trip options including: Minneapolis/St. Paul (2.5 hours), Madison (2.5 hours), Milwaukee (3 hours), Duluth and the North Shore (4 hours), Door County (4 hours), and Chicago (4.5 hours).
Some of our staff’s favorite things to do in La Crosse include: hiking through the bluffs (and exploring for new hiking trails), relaxing in a hammock along the Mississippi River, skiing the slopes of Mt. La Crosse, grabbing a cold brew coffee at one of La Crosse's locally owned coffee shops, paddle boarding on nearby Lake Neshonoc, trail running through the forests and prairies of the Hixon Forest, and enjoying a sunset from one of the many bluff outlooks.
To learn more about life in La Crosse, visit https://explorelacrosse.com/
Contact Us
For any questions regarding training opportunities through the CTC, please feel welcome to contact:
Dr. Crystal Champion
Director
Counseling and Testing Center
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Phone: 608.785.8073
Email: cchampion@uwlax.edu
Updated 8/15/2023
