Pamela H. Sickinger

Dr. Pamela H. Sickinger serves as Fixed Term Faculty in the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership & Higher Education at Central Michigan University, teaching core courses in the M.A. in Counseling Program. Her background includes extensive K-12 school counseling experience across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision (2013), Regent University
• Master of Education in School Counseling, Loyola University (Maryland)
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Loyola University (Maryland)

Dr. Sickinger's expertise centers on school counseling with specialized focus on multicultural competency development, career counseling frameworks, and lifespan developmental theory. Her teaching directly integrates frontline K-12 experience, ensuring practical relevance for future counselors. She maintains active clinical credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Her professional recognition includes the Central Michigan University Excellence in Teaching Award (2025). She contributes to the field through memberships in the American Counseling Association, American School Counselor Association, and state-level counselor organizations.

As a teaching-focused faculty member, Dr. Sickinger concentrates on curriculum delivery and student mentorship within the Counseling program. Her course offerings—from Introduction to School Counseling to Counseling Theories—provide comprehensive preparation for school-based counseling careers, emphasizing real-world application of theoretical frameworks.