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Kathryn van Asselt

Kathryn van Asselt, PhD

Core Faculty

Harold Abel Distinguished Faculty Award winner, 2010

“I enjoy being part of an academic community that is committed to providing students with the best educational experience.”

Dr. van Asselt joined Capella in 2006 as an adjunct faculty member; she has been a core faculty member since 2008. She is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor; she also holds Special Services and Professional Teacher licenses in the state of Colorado. Prior to her work at Capella, Dr. van Asselt worked as an elementary and middle school counselor, and taught at the University of Northern Colorado.

Educational Background
  • Master of Arts, Western Carolina University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Northern Colorado
Career Highlights
  • Harold Abel Distinguished Faculty Award, 2010
  • Named President-elect, Oregon School Counselor Association, 2010
Teaching Philosophy

“What I try to incorporate into my teaching is my passion for counseling. I try to transcend the theory and provide a-ha experiences for my students so they will remember it even after they graduate.”


Areas of Expertise
  • Counselor education
  • Counselor supervision
  • School counseling
Research Interests
  • Influence of school counseling on student goals
  • Counselor education and technology

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