Counselor Education Department Mission

The mission of the Counselor Education Department is to provide quality graduate education to persons seeking advanced study in counseling and related professions.  Through didactic, experiential, and applied learning opportunities, students develop a personal theory and practice of counseling that will allow them to function as effective counselors, leaders, and agents of change in a variety of professional counseling settings.  The department is committed to multicultural education and to preparing students for respectful, responsible work with clients reflecting the broad diversity of society.

Professional Development

Provides practicing professionals with a non-counseling degree emphasizing:

1) Professional growth and development

2) A better understanding of self and others

3) The promotion of more effective work in students' respective field

Upon completion of the Professional Development degree, some graduates apply for admission into the department's other counseling programs.

Admission Requirements

A developmental admissions process is in place to ensure that the most uniquely qualified students are identified, admitted and retained.  This process is stated in the WSU Graduate Catalog, and described in detail in the Counselor Education department's Student Handbook.

Contact:

Faculty Support:

Rochester Faculty:   

Gaylia Borror

EA 204          

285-7137                      

gborror@winona.edu

Nick Ruiz

EA 214              

285-7136                       

nruiz@winona.edu

Offices in Winona:         

Graduate Office:

Patricia Cichosz

SOM 114

1-800-342-5978 ext. 5038

pcichosz@winona.edu                    

Faculty Support:

Betty Singer                              

GILD 132

1-800-342-5978 ext. 5335

bsinger@winona.edu