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Career Area: Human Services
Local Certificate
Program Number: 40-520-CA
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.

Wisconsin Technical College Youth Care Counselor Programs

Discover strategies for working with adolescents who are experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. Explore topics including counseling, behavior management and treatment intervention. This program is ideal if you’re interested in or already working in a residential care, psychiatric hospital, community justice or addiction program setting.

This program offers courses in both hybrid and online formats. 

Some credits earned in this short-term certificate program may be applied toward degree and diploma programs within WCTC’s School of Human and Protective Services.

Youth Care Counselor Pathway Certificate Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Certificate
Waukesha County Youth Care Counselor at Waukesha County