Counseling and Student Affairs

A student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

Elevate Your Impact

Discover your calling at WKU’s Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, where expert faculty, and hands-on learning prepare you for a meaningful career in Counseling or Student Affairs. Our nationally accredited programs emphasize real-world experience, including clinical training at the Talley Family Counseling Center. With a supportive cohort model and dedicated mentors, you’ll gain the skills, credentials, and confidence needed to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

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CACREP Accreditated Programs

Flexible Residential or Fully Online Pathway

Joint Undergraduate-Master’s Programs (JUMP)

Have Questions? Text Us!

Need more information about our programs or have specific questions? Text the Department of Counseling and Student Affairs directly! We’re here to help you with everything from admissions to program details.

Text Us At: 270-721-8539

Please note, this number cannot receive phone calls.

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Talley Family Counseling Center

The Talley Family Counseling Center provides mental health services free of charge to couples, families, individuals, and groups.

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Hilltopper Stories

Dive into the vibrant experiences and inspiring journeys of our Hilltopper community through firsthand accounts and testimonials, showcasing the unparalleled student life and success stories.

Tori Minteer

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

"Not only am I learning how to provide adequate counseling, but I am also learning how to schedule clients, write progress notes, and how to have a work-life balance. I think the most impactful experience for me is being able to try different therapeutic techniques so that I can really find my style and become the therapist I want to be."

Adam Wink

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

"One can learn theory all day, but application in real-world settings quickly challenges and humbles even the most confident individuals. The growth from being put in positions where you may not have all the answers, reflecting on what you did, and striving to do better is humbling, to say the least."