Julie West Russo

Program Director for the Mental Health Counseling and Chaplaincy and Ministry Care Programs, Assistant Professor of Counseling

Dr. Russo is a licensed professional counselor in IL with clinical experience in the treatment of addictions. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Illinois Counseling Association, and the Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors.

Dr. Russo enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, being outside with her dogs, and watching the Chicago Cubs.

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Master's

Mental Health Counseling

63 CREDITS | 3 YEARS

ABOUT

TEDS' Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (MA/MHC) is fully accredited by CACREP and prepares you to become a licensed mental health professional upon graduation. Through your studies, you will master methods and practices of counseling, while also learning how to ethically integrate Christian faith into theory and practice.

COURSEWORK

  • Counseling and Theological Worldview: Faith and Practice
  • Introduction to Biblical Theology
  • Theology 1: The God of the Gospel: From the Father
  • Counseling Skills Training
  • Career Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Multicultural Issues in Counseling
ThM

Master of Theology

24 CREDITS | 1 YEAR

ABOUT

The Master of Theology (ThM) program is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in theological research, critical analysis, and ministry practice. Students focus on a particular discipline as well as taking a variety of courses across the curriculum to encourage integrative thinking and preparation for further ministry or academic study.

COURSEWORK

  • Concentration Core: 20 hours
  • Capstone: 4 hours
Certificate

Christian Counseling

14 CREDITS | 1 YEAR

ABOUT

The Certificate in Christian Counseling program focuses on the development of ethical decision-making skills that align with the Christian faith, on top of establishing a strong foundation in counseling principles, skills, and techniques. Whether you are on the mission field, work at a para-church, or are a pastoral staff member, all counselors are likely to face ethical dilemmas in their professions.

COURSEWORK

Featured Courses

  • Counseling Skills Training
  • Group Counseling
  • Introduction to Biblical Theology
  • Counseling Strategies: Theory, Treatment, and Technique
  • Career Counseling