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    “My time at Wheaton has developed me into a counselor who believes in himself and his ability to manage a real-world caseload of clients.”
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    “A highlight of my graduate studies at Wheaton College was the cohort model, a peer group alongside you for the whole program. Having supportive, familiar faces in my classes made the work all the more meaningful.”
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    School of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy

    The School of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy at Wheaton College integrates Christian belief and practice with the best of contemporary scholarship and professional standards in the disciplines of clinical psychology, counseling, and marriage and family therapy.

    Our degree programs offer flexible and residential options for students seeking to grow practical skills, develop as leaders, and deepen their faith in their respective fields.

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    Degrees We Offer

    The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program integrates Christian faith and professional practice, focuses on serving the underserved and marginalized, and offers an optional Trauma Certificate. Schedule a meeting with admissions counselor Kim Matsumoto to learn more.

    Degree

    Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Length/Format

    2 Years, Residential

    Credit Hours

    60

    Application Deadline

    February 1

    The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology equips scholar-practitioners with an integrated, rigorous program whose mission is to serve the underserved and marginalized here and around the world and is committed to diversity and biblical justice. The program includes six research labs and four concentrations. Schedule a meeting with admissions counselor Kim Matsumoto to learn more.

    Degree

    Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

    Length/Format

    5 Years, Residential

    Application Deadline

    December 15

    Our Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, the only Christian APA-Accredited program in the Midwest, equips practitioner-scholars with an integrated, rigorous program whose mission is to serve the underserved and marginalized here and around the world and is committed to diversity and biblical justice. The program offers six research labs and four concentrations. Schedule a meeting with admissions counselor Kim Matsumoto to learn more.

    Degree

    Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

    Length/Format

    5 Years, Residential

    Credit Hours

    120

    Application Deadline

    December 15

    The COAMFTE-accredited Marriage and Family Therapy program integrates Christian faith and professional practice, focuses on serving the underserved and marginalized, and features the Center for Family and Relational Health, the program’s counseling center for the public and student training. Schedule a meeting with admissions counselor Kim Matsumoto to learn more.

    Degree

    M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy

    Length/ Format

    2 Years, Residential

    Application Deadline

    February 1

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    I’m excited that you’re interested in pursuing advanced study at Wheaton College. I’m here to help you navigate the admissions process and discern if we’re the right fit for your vocational goals.

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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    Important Dates

    Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

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    Marriage and Family Therapy

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    Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

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    Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

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    Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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    Marriage and Family Therapy

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    Our Mission

    We exist to worship Christ and serve His Kingdom with excellence through transformative education and inquiry in the domains of psychology, counseling, and family therapy.

    Our aim is to form lifelong learners and servants who reflect Christ and promote human flourishing, especially within the church and among those on the margins of society worldwide.

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    Graduate Student Life

    The Office of Graduate Student Life exists to advance the mission and vision of the Wheaton College Graduate School by providing holistic support for all graduate students and by fostering a diverse and vibrant community of learners centered on unity in Jesus Christ.

    Get Involved With:

    • Student Clubs and Organizations
    • Grad Student Council
    • Servant Leadership Opportunities
    • Student Ministries