Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

Patrick Munley, Chair
Main Office: 3521 Sangren Hall
Telephone: (269) 387-5100
Fax: (269) 387-5090

Carla R. Adkison-Johnson
Mary L. Anderson
Mary Z. Anderson
Samuel T. Beasley
Stephanie Burns
Stephen E. Craig
Jennifer Foster
Phillip D. Johnson
Kelly A. McDonnell
Joseph R. Morris
Glinda Rawls
Tangela Roberts
Eric M. Sauer

Master’s Programs

Two master’s programs are offered by the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology: The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology prepares graduates to be eligible for a limited license as a psychologist in the state of Michigan, the Master of Arts in Counselor Education, with five program options, prepares graduates to be eligible for a license as a professional counselor.

Certificate Programs

Two certificate programs are offered by the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology: the Certificate Program in Counseling Psychology and the Certificate Program in School Counseling. Each of these certificate programs is for individuals who already have a qualifying master’s degree and are seeking to obtain state of Michigan licensure/credentials in the respective area.

Doctoral Programs

Two doctoral programs are offered by the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. The doctoral program in Counseling Psychology leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and holds accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA). The doctoral program in Counselor Education leads to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and is accredited by the Council of Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Admission Requirements

Admission to a specific program is considered by the appropriate departmental training committee. Applicants should request current admission information from the Office of Admissions and from the department.

A student admitted to a specific program is expected to follow the policies, procedures, code of ethics, and course requirements for that program. Each student, upon admission to a doctoral program, is assigned a temporary doctoral advisor. Later, as outlined in The Doctoral Handbook, a student selects and requests the appointment of a permanent Doctoral Committee.

The department recognizes the importance of increasing the educational opportunities of racial minority students, as well as the importance of ensuring an increased diversity of role models in the fields represented by its training programs. Therefore, the department strives to create an atmosphere conducive to the concerns of racial minorities and diverse populations, to integrate these concerns into programs and course offerings, and to fulfill its commitment to recruit, admit, support, and graduate a diverse population of students prepared for their chosen careers.