Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology: Counseling Psychology
http://education.wsu.edu/graduate/specializations/counselingpsych/
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Degrees offered
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M.A. and Ed.M, Ph.D., School counselor certification, School psychologist certification in Washington, Mental health counselor license eligible in Washington |
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Faculty working with students
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25 (13 WSU and 11 affiliate) |
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Students
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M.A., Ed.M., 45, Ph.D., 46 |
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Students receiving assistantships or
scholarships
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50% M.A. and Ed.M., 90% Ph.D. |
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Priority deadline
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Fall—January 10 |
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Campuses
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Pullman (M.A., Ed.M, Ph.D, school counselor certification), Spokane (school psychology certification), Tri-Cities (M.A., Ed.M., school counselor certification) |
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Test required
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GRE; TOEFL or IELTS (international students only) |
Admission Requirements
Admission is based on the following criteria: GRE test
results; grade point average in previous academic work;
relevance of student goals and interests to the program;
letters of recommendation; previous experiences.
Program Description
Master’s programs in counseling focus on one of two
professional options: school counseling, which prepares
students for initial certification as K-12 school
counselors, and community counseling, which, in
combination with the fulfillment of additional
post-degree requirements, prepares students for licensure
as a mental health counselor. Students who are pursuing
certification as school counselors receive additional
training to be effective in school settings. The Ed.M.
program is generally pursued by those who intend to work
in a K-12 educational or community/agency setting. The
M.A. in education, which requires a thesis, is used by
students who plan to pursue a doctoral program or who
have interest in conducting research. The Ph.D. program
in counseling psychology is accredited by the American
Psychological Association. The program was awarded the
Suinn Minority Achievement award, which is awarded by the
APA to programs that are exemplary in the recruitment and
retention of diverse students and in a program focus on
cultural diversity. The graduate certificate program in
school psychology represents a joint effort between
Washington State University and Eastern Washington
University. Graduates receive an educational staff
associate certificate, which allows them to practice
school psychology in Washington and, through reciprocal
arrangements, throughout the United States.
Faculty Interests and Course Details
Contact Information
Graduate Coordinator
Office of Graduate Studies
Cleveland Hall Room 252
PO Box 642114
Pullman, WA 99164-2114
Telephone: 509-335-9195/335-7016
Fax: 509-335-2097
E-mail: gradstudies@wsu.edu