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Who Should Seek Counseling
Many important decisions and challenging situations will confront students while they are at Western Michigan University. They will need to make decisions regarding courses, curricula, and career planning. They may become involved in social and personal situations that leave them feeling confused and upset. In addition, it may be likely that the inherent stresses of university life will, at some time, interfere with academic achievement and personal growth.
Center Overview
The University Counseling and Testing Center, as a department within the Division of Student Affairs, exists to help students deal effectively with such concerns. The Center is staffed with professionally licensed counselors and psychologists and is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services. Counseling assistance is available free of charge to all actively enrolled students at Western Michigan University.
Mission Statement
The primary
purpose of the University Counseling and Testing Center is to
provide student-centered services which focus on educational,
career, and personal counseling needs, along with prevention programs
to promote mental health. For the enhancement of the students
whom we serve and our professions, we also engage in training
and scholarly research activities as an integral part of our role
within the University. We are comprised of professionally trained
and highly committed licensed psychologists and counselors along
with dedicated administrative, clerical and technical personnel.
Our entire department operates as a model for the promotion of
human growth, learning, diversity, and the personal development
of our students, staff, community, and professional organizations.
Accreditation
University Counseling and Testing Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), 101 South Whiting Street, Suite 211, Alexandria, VA 22304, office phone; 703-823-9840, e-mail; iacsinc@earthlink.net.
University Counseling and Testing Center's pre-doctoral psychology internship training program is accredted by the American Psychological Association, Office of Consultation and Accreditation which is located at 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
4242. Their phone number is; 202-336-5979.