Program Mission

The CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Westminster University is housed within the Counseling and Counselor Education (CCE) program of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The program educates students in the fundamentals of counseling theory and practice in an experiential and interpersonal learning environment that facilitates personal and professional growth. Our aim is to train professional counselors with a sound basis in ethical behavior, counseling theories, and professional counseling skills, creating a knowledge base and capacity for thinking that can be translated into effective counseling practice with individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. We strive to guide our students to become more self-aware and self-reflective as they hone their intellectual and emotional skills to practice in a multicultural, global society with increased sensitivity toward the needs of marginalized groups. We encourage critical thinking, emphasize professional honesty and integrity, and foster a commitment to providing services to local communities.

CCE – MSCMHC Program Objectives

  1. Students will understand counselor professional identity and demonstrate skill in applying ethical and legal considerations in professional counseling.
  2. Students will be able to demonstrate the awareness, knowledge, and skills to counsel clients from diverse backgrounds.
  3. Students will be able to apply theories of human development to clients’ needs and issues.
  4. Students will have knowledge of career assessment and planning principles and theories.
  5. Students will demonstrate skills necessary to be an effective counselor while applying a theoretical approach.
  6. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills to facilitate psychoeducational and process groups.
  7. Students will be able to select and interpret assessment measures (academic/educational, career, personality, and developmental).
  8. Students will be able to critically evaluate research in a manner that informs counseling practice.
  9. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to diagnose and design treatment plans for a broad range of mental health issues in their role as a clinical mental health counselor.
  10. Students will engage in critical thinking and demonstrate a heightened self-awareness in the counseling role.
  11. The CCE program will provide students with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned in counseling practice in a student-counselor role.
  12. Students will demonstrate the ability to complete an MSCMHC degree, pass a credentialing examination towards licensure, and gain employment in a counseling role.
  13. Students will embody professional dispositions needed to be successful in entry-level clinical mental health counseling positions.

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Bill Bynum, MA

Bill Bynum, MA


Associate Professor

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Katie Christensen

Katie Christensen


Assistant Professor

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Trevor Earl

Trevor Earl


Adjunct

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Anna Lieber

Anna Lieber


Clinical Director

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Patrick McMillion

Patrick McMillion


Assistant Professor

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Sabina Scott

Sabina Scott


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Janine Wanlass

Janine Wanlass


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Alex White

Alex White


Adjunct

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