Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University proudly announces the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), following a comprehensive site visit in April 2024. With this renewal, Bushnell University continues another seven-year cycle of accreditation. Bushnell first achieved NWCCU accreditation in 1962 and has maintained this prestigious designation for…

Meet Taylor Van Rysselberghe, a recent graduate from Bushnell University, who earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) in December 2023. Rysselberghe’s journey is a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering purposeful graduates who are equipped to make meaningful contributions to their communities. In this Q&A, he shares his motivations,…

Oregon Health Authority awards grant to Bushnell University for students studying clinical mental health counseling Eugene, OR — Bushnell University is pleased to announce the receipt of an $838,500 grant from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The grant is aimed at bolstering the capacity and diversity of the state’s mental health workforce. Selected full-time students…

In our Bushnell University graduate student Q&A series, we explore the inspiring journeys of students who have answered the call to further their education at Bushnell University.   Esgar Garcia Avila Program: MBA What inspired you to further your education in business? I have been inspired by my family and my professors to further my education….

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University is thrilled to announce record-breaking enrollment figures for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking a monumental achievement in the institution’s history. The university has seen unprecedented growth in various enrollment categories, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and student success.  Michael Fuller, M.S., Vice President for Enrollment and Special Assistant to…

EUGENE, Ore. – 36 Beacons were honored as members of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Teams throughout the 2022-23 sports seasons. The Academic All-District teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Bushnell’s 2022-23 honorees are: Men’s Soccer…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University and its president, Dr. Joseph Womack, honored two outstanding individuals during the Commencement this past weekend, one from its staff and one from its faculty, for their exceptional dedication, achievements, and contributions to the university community.  Nominated by faculty, staff, and students, Mindi Barta, Assistant Professor of Counseling, was awarded…

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 4, 2023, inside the Morse Events Center. This year’s event saw an impressive group of students recognized for their hard work and dedication in the classroom, with honors and inductions into professional societies. PHOTO GALLERY…

Eugene, OR— Feb 5, 2023– Bushnell University is excited to announce a new partnership with Douglas Education Service District (DESD) to give educational opportunities for students in the local Douglas County community. The partnership is funded through a new $7 million grant DESD received from the U.S. Department of Education for School-Based Mental Health programs….

  Bachelor’s Degree Now Offered on the UCC Campus ROSEBURG, Ore., May 31, 2022 — Students interested in pursuing a degree in psychology can now complete a bachelor of science degree on the UCC campus in Roseburg with a new agreement between Umpqua Community College and Bushnell University.   Watch the story on KEZI 9 news…