Overview

Our mission is to ensure that our graduates are able to ethically apply their knowledge and skills while compassionately serving the diverse populations they will encounter over the course of their careers, including but not limited to teaching, providing mental health services, or engaging in research. The faculty are committed to instilling in our students an approach to their work which demonstrates empathy, care, and a spirit of inclusiveness while training culturally competent professionals who possess substantive knowledge and skills to practice effectively and ethically. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of training and education as achieved through the integration of theory, research, cross cultural studies, social justice and advocacy as well as a strong emphasis on clinical practice.


Programs

Undergraduate Programs - Bachelor of Arts

  • Psychology with Concentrations in:
    • General Psychology
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Mindfulness Studies
    • Pre-Clinical Psychology

Graduate Programs - Master of Arts

  • Counseling
    • Clinical Mental Health
    • Marriage Couple and Family
    • School Counseling
     
  • Psychology
    • Clinical
     

Specialist Degree Program - Educational Specialist

Doctoral Programs - Doctor of Education

Minors

  • Psychology
    • General Psychology
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
     

Non-Degree Certificates

  • School Counseling Certificate, Post-M.A.
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate, Post-M.A.
  • Marriage Couple & Family Counseling Certificate, Post-M.A.

    Contact

    Dr. Danel Koonce

    Danel Koonce, Ph.D.
    Chair, Division of Psychology and Counseling
    Associate Professor

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    Naomi Fenton
    Academic Advisor
    708-534-4973
    Office Location: G304

    Jenna Steffy

    Jenna Steffy
    Graduate Psychology and Counseling Clinical Coordinator
    708-534-4907
    Office Location: G312


    Resources

    No Cost
    Addictions Training
    GovState's Journal
    of Applied Disciplines