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"One reason I chose counseling at WMU is the program's emphasis on multicultural and issues of diversity."
Counseling psychology at WMU
Western Michigan University's doctoral program in counseling psychology began in 1978 and is currently based on a scientist-practitioner model.
The Counseling Psychology Doctoral program resides in the College of Education and Human Development in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. The program's philosophy holds that theory, research and practice are interdependent and complementary. The curriculum and practical experiences are designed to ensure professional competency in all three dimensions and to facilitate their integration. The counseling psychology program’s student admissions, outcomes and other data are provided to help potential doctoral students make an informed decision. Program graduates are typically employed in a variety of settings including academic departments, university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, hospitals and independent practices.
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