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Counseling Psychology Accelerated M.A.

General Psychology and Behavioral Science undergraduates can accumulate up to 12 credits toward the completion of a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology while still enrolled as an undergraduate student!

The 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. This program is designed to meet department requirements for certification of psychology education. Graduates are eligible for state of Michigan license as limited license psychologists.

Why Counseling Psychology (Accelerated) at WMU?

Dual enrollment – Save time and funds by completing up to 12 credit hours that count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees (must be an undergraduate in the Department of Psychology at WMU).

Get licensed – Eligibility for limited license psychologist credential in Michigan.

Flexibility – Courses are offered at both the WMU Grand Rapids and the WMU Kalamazoo locations for our students' convenience. 

Industry Demand – The demand for counseling psychologists is expected to rise by 14% from 2018-2028 according to zippia.com

Frequently asked questions

  • Exhibit outstanding work ethic in undergraduate program (must be enrolled in WMU's general psychology or behavioral science bachelor's program)

  • Minimum 3.2 GPA by end of fall of your junior year

  • Complete department questionnaire

  • Interviews, letters of recommendation, and test scores may also be required

  • January 15 for Summer and Fall enrollment

  • May 15 for Fall enrollment

  • September 15 for Spring enrollment

WMU's Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology offers a Master of Arts in Counseling PsychologyAdditionally, a certificate in counseling psychology is also available to individuals who already have a master’s degree and are seeking to obtain state of Michigan licensure as a Temporary Limited License Psychologist (TLLP)/Limited License Psychologist (LLP) in Michigan. Contact Dr. Samuel Beasley for inquiries. 

Questions?

Mary Z. Anderson

Dr. Mary Z. Anderson

Training Director: Fall and Spring
Eric Sauer

Dr. Eric Sauer

Training Director: Summer I and Summer II