Academic Excellence in Counseling

National Program Recognition

• The Addictions Counseling program received the Program Excellence Award by the International Association of Addiction and Offenders Counseling in 2007
• The Counseling Clinic was recognized by Lahaska Press for the Clinic's commitment to service and social justice for its role in meeting the mental health needs of marginalized persons. The Counseling program's no-cost counseling clinic was honored through the Lahaska Cares Campaign in 2007
• The Counseling Clinic received over $50,000 from corporate and philanthropic donors in 2008-09 for its work in providing no-cost mental health counseling services to uninsured and underserved populations    
  

Recognition from our Alumni

"The experience and real-world knowledge of the eclectic, mature students truly broadened my understanding of the world. Most importantly, however, UDM challenged me to embrace, apply, and reflect upon the knowledge and opportunities it provided, greatly helping me succeed as a counselor when I entered the profession."

Joe George, MA, LLPC, SCE ('05)
School Counselor - St. Petersburg, Russia

"My experience in the UDM Counseling program has been very enlightening. It has helped shape my professional identity and at the same time expand my circle as a human being."

Denise Davenport, MA, LLPC ('06)
School Counselor - Detroit, MI

"Unlike many academic programs at larger universities, UDM's Counseling program is extremely student-centered. The professors, director, chairperson, and even the dean are easily accessible--- with their doors always open. As a result, some of the most valuable learning also takes place outside of the classroom."

Timothy Granzotto, MA ('07)
School Counselor - New York, NY

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in UDM's Counseling program. The professors are dedicated and wonderful and are always approachable. All of the hard work paid off immediately. My internship supervisor thought that I had prior years of experience as a counselor not that I was just beginning my career in counseling---thank you UDM!�

(Ms. Amene was hired by her internship site immediately upon completion of her degree)

Chinedum Amene, MA, LLPC ('07)
Clinical Therapist - Detroit, MI

"I would definitely recommend UDM's Counseling program because of the knowledgeable and dedicated faculty and the experience in the Counseling Clinic. I have learned so much from faculty both inside and outside of the classroom, and felt well prepared to enter the field."

(Ms. Brothers was hired by her internship site immediately upon completion of her degree)

Barbara Brothers, MA, LLPC ('07)
Clinician - New Baltimore, MI

"The strengths of UDM's Counseling program include small class size, relevant subject matter, and committed faculty. The professors always push students to become involved in the student body, community, and professional organizations, and promote advocacy throughout the curriculum."

Marissa Bailey, MA, SCE ('07)
School Counselor - Flint, MI

"I believe that the faculty, setting, and the level of community involvement are critical areas that set UDM's Counseling program apart from other Counseling programs."

Joseph Rogers, SCE ('08)
School Counselor - Detroit, MI

Reasons why our current students chose UDM's Counseling program*:

• Located and dedicated to the urban environment & the urban community
• Active commitment to advocacy, service, and social justice
• Faculty knowledge, faculty dedication, and overall faculty support to promote the professional identity development of every student 
• Small program and small classes
• Student centered environment
• Diversity of students and faculty
• Sense of cohesion and community within the program