About the course

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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kalamazoo
Summer (May), 2024	Kalamazoo
Fall (August), 2024	Kalamazoo
Spring (January), 2025	Kalamazoo
Summer (May), 2025	Kalamazoo
Fall (August), 2025	Kalamazoo
Spring (January), 2026	Kalamazoo
Summer (May), 2026	Kalamazoo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Michigan University

An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work.

　　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

　　A resume or curriculum vitae CV is required please submit within the online application system Note for Resume This should be no more than two pages in length and in addition to the standard elements of a resume eg educational and paid work experiences etc please be sure you identify and clearly label all volunteer human service experience including starting and ending dates

　　This program requires three recommendation letters Be certain that persons who are knowledgeable of your academic work andor your professional experience to date fill out the recommendation forms eg professors employers supervisors Please send email requests for such recommendation from within the online system

　　Please prepare a statement which covers the following information and attach it within the online application

　　On no more than two typewritten doublespaced pages write an essay discussing your professional goals Give attention to work with racial or ethnic minorities and diverse populations throughout your essay Include a your reason for wanting to be in a specific program b your professional goals as they relate to that program c an assessment of your personal assets and liabilities and d life experiences that might be useful in your work as a helping professional including your work with racialethnic minorities and diverse populations

　　An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required as well as a transcript from the institutions where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been takencompleted Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses takencompleted at WMU.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.

　　TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.

　　International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.

　　Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Michigan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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