Human Services
Incorporate the latest research and best practices, with a focus on prevention and remediation of problems. Build expertise through relevant content-based classes.
Build expertise through relevant content-based classes. Meet multiple licensure requirements for psychologists, social workers, therapists, counselors, health educators, and others.
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Who: Taught by leading UW-Madison faculty and practicing clinicians specializing in mental health.
What: High-quality evidence-based classes, certificates, conferences keeping professionals and practitioners up-to-date on the latest research and best practices.
Certification: UW-Madison Continuing Studies is an acceptable continuing education provider for the American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), 
Wisconsin Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors; and may meet the continuing education requirements for other professionals. Find complete approved provider information.
Questions? Contact Liz Nagel at liz.nagel@wisc.edu or
Specialty Programs
Nursing Home Administration Licensure Preparation Course (Independent Study)Independent-study correspondence course is ideal for long-term-care professionals, especially those wanting to take the NHA licensing exam. Topics include long-term care, ethics, nursing services, pharmaceutical services, dietary services, management and leadership, planning for change, finance.
Grief Support Specialist Certificate (In person)Acquire knowledge and skills to enhance or create a professional specialty that focuses on counseling people who have suffered from a major loss whether the result of death, divorce, unemployment, destruction due to drug abuse, or any traumatic personal devastation.