MACMHC+PsyD Viewbook April 2019

TRANSFORM YOUR DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS INTO A MEANINGFUL PROFESSION. Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology

Cinthia Hernandez, PsyD Program

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COUNSELING PROGRAMS People in this world are emotionally hurting. Fortunately, there are those who feel called to help them. At Northwest University, we can transform your desire to help others into a meaningful and effective career.

Our graduate counseling programs are rigorous and comprehensive. They combine lecture, discussion, research, and internships with a multicultural focus, uniquely preparing you to serve individuals with widely different backgrounds and needs. You’ll learn from skilled practitioners who have deep academic and real-world experience.

While demanding, the counseling programs at Northwest University are designed for flexibility, meeting at night and on every other weekend. So contact us for more information. Much like you, we’re here to help.

Shalini Newbigging, MA Graduate

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? LICENSABLE DEGREES FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON Our graduate counseling programs meet the requirements for licensure in Washington state. Graduate knowing that you can become a licensed counselor or psychologist.

HIGHEST INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION POSSIBLE

Accreditation by the APA represents the gold standard in professional psychology training for our PsyD program. Our University’s regional accreditation adds credibility to all of our programs, along with the knowledge your degree is widely recognized and respected.

LEARN TO TREAT THE WHOLE PERSON

We teach you how to engage your clientele from a holistic approach: biologically, psychologically, spiritually, and culturally.

The result is even greater effectiveness as a counselor or psychologist.

UNIQUE MULTICULTURAL FOCUS

Our programs are presented in the context of a multicultural and globalizing world. You will learn how to apply the latest psychology and counseling methods to a wide variety of clients.

LOCAL AND GLOBAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCES You will deepen your skills and understanding by participating in local and international immersion experiences.

These experiences will not only equip you for your career, but they have also proven to be life-changing.

CONVENIENT LOCATION

On-campus classes generally meet two nights a week and every other Friday. And if you live or work on the Eastside, you don’t need to worry about crossing the 520 toll bridge. If you’d like to cut out driving all together, the CMHC program also offers online classes.

INTEGRATE FAITH WITH LEARNING

Our programs are taught within the framework of a Christian worldview.

Students are challenged to incorporate their understanding of faith with academic theory and applied skills.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY

Our professors draw from their academic studies and real-world professional experiences to provide students with the tools and skills they’ll need to be successful in counseling and psychology.

LEARN WITHIN A COHORT

Learn with other students who share your interests and your goals. It’s a supportive environment of peers who will encourage you, challenge you, and become a fundamental part of your professional network once you graduate.

Master of Arts in

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MACMHC) program prepares students to qualify for professional licensure as a mental health counselor. This graduate degree can be completed on campus in two years or online in three years (including annual, one-week residency experiences on our Kirkland campus), with evening and weekend classes in session year-round.

COURSES Marriage and Family Therapy

Helping Relationships

Research Methods and Program Evaluation

Practicum: Clinical Experience

Crisis Counseling and Abuse

Human Sexuality and Relationships

Group Counseling

Career Counseling

Biological Bases of Behavior: Psychopharmacology

Advanced Counseling Theories and Practice

Psychotherapeutic Systems

Human Growth and Development

Psychopathology and Diagnosis

Substance Abuse Counseling and Interventions

Multicultural Issues in Counseling

Internship I

Law and Ethics

Internship II

Counseling Skills

Internship III Total Credits: 60 | On Campus and Online

HE CAME FOR A CAREER. HE LEFT WITH A PURPOSE. After 12 years in project management, Justin Monuteaux began to ask if there was more to life. That single question led him to the master’s in counseling program at Northwest University.

Now, he has a growing counseling practice that helps struggling couples to rebuild their marriages. “Today my work has real meaning.

I love what I do. It’s amazing to watch couples come in with little hope and leave with a stronger marriage than they’ve ever had before.”

Doctor of Psychology in

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY The American Psychological Association-accredited Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) program prepares students to qualify for professional licensure as a psychologist in Washington state. Students are equipped to be culturally competent therapists using empirically tested interventions. They are also trained to administer, score, and interpret psychological tests and assessments. This program opens doors into the academic community through research and teaching at the college or university level. Additionally, the PsyD uses a cohort model that is frequently cited by students as the most meaningful aspect of their graduate training.

Below are course examples by year. For more information about our program, please visit northwestu.edu/csbs.

YEAR ONE

YEAR THREE

Psychopathology

Interventions and Practice I, II, III

Cultural and Diversity Issues in Psychology

Interprofessional Practice and Consultation

Advanced Lifespan Development

Practicum Training

Research Methods I: Statistics

Dissertation Proposal

YEAR TWO

YEAR FOUR

Research Methods II: Design and III: Data Analysis

Professional Practice Seminar Series

Psychological Assessment I, II, III

Pre-Internship

Pre-Practicum I, II, III

Dissertation Defense

Cultural Immersion Trip

Total Credits: 119 | On Campus | Cost Per Credit: $928

YEAR FIVE Internship (May be completed anywhere in the U.S. or U.S. territory.)

A HEART TO HELP THOSE IN NEED. Auston Ellis found himself with little direction following his undergraduate degree. After being recruited to work with young children suffering trauma, he learned what true happiness looks like in the face of life’s obstacles. His subsequent pursuit of pediatric psychology at NU’s PsyD program has spanned many life milestones—marriage, a medical diagnosis, and the birth of his son.

Throughout, PsyD professors encouraged him to find his unique style as an emerging psychologist, within a professional community that has become family. “My cohort and professors have walked every step of the way with me and will always hold a special place in my heart.”

DISTINGUISHED. CARING. COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS. Dr. Matt Nelson

Dr. Edward Ewe

Dr. Nikki Johnson

Dean, Professor

Associate Professor, Clinical Director (online)

Assistant Professor, Dissertation Coordinator

• BA Vanguard University, 1982 • MA Pepperdine University, 1985 • PhD University of Southern California, 1995

MACMHC CORE FACULTY Dr. Brooke Lundquist Assistant Professor, CMHC Program Chair • BA Seattle Pacific University, 2003 • MA Northwest University, 2007 • PhD Oregon State University, 2017

Dr. Jeff Cook Associate Professor, Clinical Director (on campus) • BA University of California, Irvine, 1992 • MDiv Denver Seminary, 1998 • MA George Fox University, 2006 • PhD Oregon State University, 2009

• BA Oral Roberts University, 2004 • MA Oral Roberts University, 2005 • PhD Oregon State University, 2018

PSYD CORE FACULTY Dr. Leihua Edstrom Associate Professor, PsyD Director • BS University of Washington, 1988 • MEd University of Washington, 1994 • PhD University of Washington, 2000 • Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, American Board of School Neuropsychology, 2012

Dr. Jennifer Harris Associate Professor, PsyD Director of Clinical Training • BS Eastern Washington University, 2006 • PhD Seattle Pacific University, 2012

• BA Azusa Pacific University, 2009 • MA Azusa Pacific University, 2013 • PsyD Azusa Pacific University, 2016

Dr. Kim Lampson Professor • BS University of New Hampshire, 1974 • MEd University of Georgia, 1977 • PhD University of Washington, 1984

Dr. Robert Campbell Assistant Professor • BA Northwest University, 2010 • MA Northwest University, 2012 • PsyD Northwest University, 2015

“The master’s in counseling degree that I obtained from Northwest University was a very strategic choice for me. Besides providing me with a great education, including many practical skills that are critical for doing counseling work with people, the program created an atmosphere of learning that was provided in a multicultural environment and I enjoyed it a lot. Being a refugee myself, this was very important for me.”

- Andrew Kritovich, MA Graduate

“What I valued most at Northwest University were the relationships I built, not just with my cohort members but also with my professors. The program’s focus on culture and social justice helped ground me in my passion to work with victims of human trafficking. I graduated and moved back home to Mumbai, India, and began work alongside survivors of sex trafficking with International Justice Mission.”

- Shalini Newbigging, MA Graduate

“I was drawn to Northwest University’s PsyD program because it incorporated the Christian faith, multiculturalism, and social justice. The program felt intimate because of the cohort model, small classroom sizes, and the professors caring deeply for each student. The CSBS department felt like an extension of my home.”

- Ajab Amin, PsyD 5th Year Student

“Getting my degree at NU has been an incredible experience. I have been challenged and have seen myself grow—academically, emotionally, and spiritually. I am grateful for the high-quality faculty and staff at Northwest and am especially grateful for their humble and caring attitudes toward students. This journey has been life-changing and has taught me how to love more deeply and effectively.”

- Sarah Hanson, PsyD Graduate

YOUR FUTURE IS CALLING. WE CAN HELP YOU ANSWER.

EMAIL: csbsadmissions@northwestu.edu WEBSITE: northwestu.edu/csbs MACMHC: 425-889-5249 | PSYD: 425-889-5226