I have a passion for helping people, and I felt that pursuing a career in counseling was the best possible way I could do that. Through my classes and everything I’ve learned from my instructors at WSC, this belief has been solidified and I am reassured that I have chosen the right career path. The professors in this program are my favorite part. They have so much knowledge and are so friendly and personable. It’s a very positive environment that promotes growth.
Landon Crabtree
Chambers, Nebraska
Major: Human Services
I have a passion for helping people, and I felt that pursuing a career in counseling was the best possible way I could do that. Through my classes and everything I’ve learned from my instructors at WSC, this belief has been solidified and I am reassured that I have chosen the right career path. The professors in this program are my favorite part. They have so much knowledge and are so friendly and personable. It’s a very positive environment that promotes growth.
Landon Crabtree
Chambers, Nebraska
Major: Human Services
Department faculty
Alison Boughn, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Alison Boughn is a counseling professor at Wayne State College. Her teaching interests include clinical skills and application, practical research techniques, and development of counselor self-awareness. Dr. Boughn's qualifications and responsibilities meet the "core faculty" designation through CACREP's standards.
Andrew Gerodias, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Kat Kiepke teaches in the Counseling Department at Wayne State College, where she helps future counselors sharpen their skills, deepen their empathy, and embrace the value of curiosity as a driver for growth and understanding. She is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska.
Jeff Peterson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Jeff Peterson, LCPC, LPC, NCC, PCC is a counseling professor at Wayne State College. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and counselor supervisor in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Utah. Dr. Peterson's qualifications and responsibilities meet the "core faculty" designation through CACREP's standards.
Suzanne Scott, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Suzanne Scott is a counseling professor and the chair of the Counseling Department at Wayne State College, teaching counseling courses and school counseling courses. Her teaching interests include counseling courses such as professional ethics, foundations of school counseling, counseling children and adolescents, career counseling, consultation, practicum, and internship. Dr. Scott's qualifications and responsibilities meet the "core faculty" designation through CACREP's standards.
Tobin Streff teaches counseling at Wayne State College. His primary focus is the undergraduate human services degree. In addition to the undergraduate program, Streff also teaches graduate classes with a focus on those related to drug and alcohol counseling.
Accreditation
WSC's Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree and School Counseling PK-12 degree are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
