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Matthew Beck serves as Associate Professor, Counselor Education Graduate Coordinator, and School Counseling Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Counselor Education and College Student Personnel at Western Illinois University's College of Education & Human Services. He joined WIU-Quad Cities in August 2015, teaching courses in school counseling, clinical counseling skill development, and practicum/internship.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Iowa (2017)
- M.S.Ed. in School Counseling from Western Illinois University - Quad Cities (2008)
- B.S. in Music Education from the University of Iowa (2000)
Dr. Beck's research centers on school counselor professional development, with primary focus on clinical supervision training, school counselor-administrator relationships, and professional identity formation. His work extensively examines advocacy practices for LGBTQ+ students and districtwide school counseling program alignment, often employing qualitative methodologies to explore counselor experiences within educational ecosystems.
Analysis of his 2019-2023 publications reveals dominant themes in LGBTQ+ student support, school counselor advocacy, and mental health interventions within multi-tiered systems. His scholarship consistently connects counselor education with practical implementation challenges in K-12 settings, demonstrating strong continuity in examining institutional partnerships and identity development.
Dr. Beck has received significant recognition including:
- COEHS Student Advisory Board Highly Impactful Faculty Award (2022)
- ASCE Emerging Leaders Fellowship (2017)
- ALGBTIC National Graduate Student Award (2015)
- GLSEN National Educator of the Year (2013)
As Graduate Coordinator, he oversees the MSEd programs in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, advising students through clinical training sequences. His pre-university experience includes 12 years as a practicing school counselor across elementary, middle, and high school levels in Illinois, which directly informs his research-practice integration.
His collaborative work frequently involves district-level school counseling teams and recurring research partnerships with colleagues like Emily Lane and Heather Wikoff, focusing on translating advocacy research into school-based applications.
