Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

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Counseling Psychology—Master of Arts

Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5226 USA
(269) 387-5100

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.

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.

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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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Additional Information

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

  • 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.
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  • Complete and return a questionnaire prepared by the department.
  • Interviews, letters of recommendation, test scores, and other materials may also be required.
  • GPA, educational background, counseling and/or related experiences, as well as other factors.
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Dr. Mark St. Martin

Dr. Mark St. Martin

Program Coordinator and Associate Professor 

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