Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

Dr. Patrick Munley, Chair
Main Office: 3102 Sangren Hall
Telephone: (269) 387-5100
FAX: (269) 387-5090

Carla R. Adkison-Bradley
Diane K. Anderson
Mary Z. Anderson
Nicholas A. Andreadis
Gary H. Bischof
Larry A. Buzas
Stephen E. Craig
James M. Croteau
Lonnie E. Duncan
Suzanne M. Hedstrom
Alan J. Hovestadt
Phillip D. Johnson
Norman M. Kiracofe
Kelly A. McDonnell
Jerry E. McLaughlin
Joseph R. Morris
Eric M. Sauer
Jennifer L. Wiebold

Master’s Programs

Four 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 Marriage and Family Therapy prepares graduates to be eligible for a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Michigan, and the Master of Arts in Counselor Education, with four program options, prepares graduates to be eligible for a license as a professional counselor. Additionally, the Master of Arts in Human Resources Development prepares graduates to provide direction, through leadership and consultation, for organizational learning and development in business, government, education, and healthcare settings.

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 of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Admission Requirements

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

A student admitted to a specific doctoral 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.