2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graduate Psychology & Counseling
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Bell Hall, Room #167
269-471-3473
gpc@andrews.edu
www.andrews.edu/gpc/
Faculty
Rudolph N. Bailey, Chair
Nancy J. Carbonell
Ronald D. Coffen
Elvin S. Gabriel
Tevni E. Grajales
Luana Greulich
Brad Hinman
Jimmy Kijai
Jeannie Montagano
Dennis E. Waite
Carole Woolford-Hunt
Staff Psychologists
Christopher T. Denda
Judith B. Fisher
Leilani Langdon
Luis Ortega
Emeriti
Donna J. Habenicht
Thesba N. Johnston
Frederick A. Kosinski Jr.
Marion J. Merchant
Jerome D. Thayer
Mission
The mission of the Department of Graduate Psychology & Counseling is to:
- Prepare professional psychologists, counselors, and learning specialists who are committed to excellence and world-wide service
- Provide training based on a Christian world view and philosophy that promotes the balanced development of the mental, physical, social, and spiritual nature of persons
- Respect human diversity and the uniqueness of each person as one created by God
- Uphold the principles of Scripture as a guide for interpersonal relations.
Accreditation
The programs in the Department of Graduate Psychology & Counseling are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The School of Education, as a unit, is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE has approved two programs within this department: School Psychology and School Counseling.
The Michigan State Department of Education has approved the following programs: School Psychology, Special Education, and School Counseling.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has approved the Ed.S. program in School Psychology.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has approved the following programs: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Andrews University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The accreditation runs through October 31, 2013. (Note: The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is currently accredited under the 2001 standards for Community Counseling programs as a Community Counseling program. The CACREP 2009 standards combine the Community Counseling and Mental Health Counseling standards into standards for Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs. The counseling program intends to seek accreditation for this program as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program when it comes up for reaccreditation, per CACREP guidelines.)
Fieldwork
All students must obtain a background check before they can participate in any course that requires fieldwork, including practicum and internship. Some programs require additional paperwork, e.g. Conviction Clearance forms.
Admission Requirements
General admission requirements for degrees in the School of Education are stated in the Graduate Programs portion of the Admissions and Academics section of this bulletin. Additional requirements are listed under the separate program descriptions which follow. Admission for any graduate degree offered in the School of Education is based on the total profile of the student and includes the analysis of admission documents, interviews, as well as the professional judgment of the program faculty.
*Programs offered in this Department are listed below. ProgramsMastersPost-Masters
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