Counselor Education

Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Counselor Education Program! We look forward to working with you as you pursue a graduate degree in counseling. Our faculty and staff are committed to combining rigorous academic learning, relevant experiential learning and deep, self-reflective learning to help you develop professionally and personally. We provide a safe and supportive space where we embrace diversity, positive regard and authenticity. We will value your personal gifts as we challenge you to learn, grow and change. Prepare to be inspired as you pursue your dream of becoming a professional counselor.

Our Vision: We strive to educate leaders and advocates who will transform the profession of counseling and the schools and communities we serve.

Our Mission: To prepare professional counselors as leaders, advocates, and social justice change agents who will apply their knowledge and skills to develop effective counseling relationships that improve the human condition globally.

CACREP Accreditation

The curriculum is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of counseling concepts identified as central by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) and certification standards for the State of Wisconsin. Students will develop skills in assessing personal issues related to client problems; collecting and analyzing information in determining appropriate counseling interventions; employing appropriate facilitative techniques; and preparing documents such as counseling-related reports, treatment plans, and education programs.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers two emphases within the counseling program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and School Counseling. Both of these programs are accredited by CACREP through 2024.

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Information Sessions

Are you interested in learning more about UW-Whitewater's Master of Science Degree in Counseling? Attend an information session with the Counselor Education faculty and graduate assistants.

Designed to provide information on our program, admission procedures and requirements, our information sessions include opportunities to ask questions, meet other applicants, and take an in person or virtual tour of Winther Counseling Services.

Details:

Location: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Winther Hall 3002 or virtually via the WebEx Platform
Duration: 2 hours
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Upcoming Information Session Date

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 5-7 p.m. (virtual)
Friday, August 23, 2024, 10 a.m.-Noon (in person)

Note: An email will be sent to you from the department a few days before the information session with further details (and Webex links for virtual sessions). If you do not see this in your primary folder, please check your spam or junk folder in case it landed there.

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2023 Women in Leadership Recognition

The Counselor Education Department celebrates Dr. Olamojiba Bamgbose who received the 2023 Women in Leadership Recognition, from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Women’s Issues Committee, for her leadership, achievement, and contribution to the University.

2023 COEPS Award for Outstanding Research

The Counselor Education Department celebrates Dr. Jennifer Betters-Bubon who won the College of Education and Professional Studies Award for Outstanding Research. Dr. Betters-Bubon is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in Counselor Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She co-edited The School Counselor's Guide to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and wrote multiple book chapters on ensuring MTSS is culturally sustaining and antiracist. She coauthored Making MTSS Work (ASCA, 2020) and she has published 14 papers in peer-reviewed journals on topics including school counselors and adverse childhood experiences, universal mental health screening, and MTSS for suicide prevention and intervention.

Faculty and Staff

Cindy Lee Anderton, PhD, LPC, NCC

Associate Professor
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6054 | (262) 472-5401 | andertoc@uww.edu

Ola Bamgbose, Ph.D., NCC, PEL (IL), LPC (IL), LPC-IT

Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6040 | (262) 472-1035 | bamgboso@uww.edu

Amy Barth, PhD, LPC

Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6050 | (262) 472-5424 | bartha@uww.edu

Jennifer Betters-Bubon, PhD, LPC, WI School Counselor

Associate Professor and Department Chair
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6039 | (262) 472-1886 | bettersj@uww.edu

Gina Martin, PhD, LPC (IL), NCC

Assistant Professor
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6044 | (262) 472-1940 | marting@uww.edu

Julie Fouts

Lecturer - MS, LCSW
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6038 | (262) 472-5426 | foutsj@uww.edu

Anne Garvey Shah

Lecturer - MS, WI School Counselor
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6038 | (262) 472-5426 | garveysa@uww.edu

Jessica Abegglen

Lecturer - LPC, WI School Counselor, WI Special Education Teacher
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6038 | (262) 472-5426 | abegglej@uww.edu

Beth Canfield

Lecturer - LPC, WI School Counselor, NBCC
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6038 | (262) 472-5426 | canfieldea14@uww.edu

Shannon Doherty

Lecturer - MS, LMFT
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6038 | (262) 472-5426 | dohertys@uww.edu

Laura Boddicker

Lecturer - PhD, LMHC, CRC

Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6038 | (262) 472-5426 / boddickl@uww.edu

Jennifer Worley

Lecturer - MS, WI School Counselor
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6038 | (262) 472-5426 | worleyj@uww.edu

Krista Kim, MS

Counseling Services Manager
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6042 | (262) 472-5822 | kimkr24@uww.edu

Louann Schoenberg

Department Assistant
Department: Counselor Education
Winther 6035 | (262) 472-5426 | schoenbl@uww.edu