Counseling Psychology—Master of Arts

Western Michigan University's Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology provides, beyond the departmental required core course work, a focus on psychopathology, psychological assessment, counseling and psychotherapy theories and practices and practicum experiences. The program emphasizes and prepares students to offer services in a variety of mental health settings and is designed for students seeking limited licensure as a psychologist in the State of Michigan. Full-time students can complete this 48 credit hour program in as few as two years. 

Offered by WMU's Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, the counseling psychology program is designed to meet department requirements for certification of psychology education. Graduates are eligible for state of Michigan license as limited license psychologists. This program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of American Psychological Association.

  • Flexibility

    This program offers in-person courses on WMU’s main (Kalamazoo) campus and a select number of online courses. A limited number of in-person classes are also available at the WMU Grand Rapids campus.

  • 100% of counseling psychology graduates were employed or continuing education within three months of graduation.

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  • 88% of counseling psychology graduate students reported being satisfied with their job within three months of graduation.

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  • 30+ years of national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of American Psychological Association.

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Hear from our students

Meet Marissa

"Faculty prioritize wellness and are always there to listen and assist you in any way possible because they want to see you succeed."

Marissa, a counseling psychology Master of Arts student describes her experience finding funding at Western Michigan University. Her assistantship in the Dorothy McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic, is housed within the College of Education and Human Development and allows her to stay connected to faculty. Additionally, discusses her experience with faculty and the importance of being in an accredited program.

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Dr. Mary Z. Anderson

Professor and Program Coordinator

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