Dr. James Ruby Director of the Graduate Counseling Program; Professor of Counseling
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Prior to joining Northwestern, Dr. James Ruby spent 15 years on the faculty at California State University, Fullerton, where he most recently served as chair of the 800-student department of human services. Dr. Ruby holds a Ph.D. in research methods and human development from Loyola University Chicago, as well as a master’s degree in community and family counseling from Northeastern Illinois University and a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to serving as a youth pastor and hospital chaplain early in his career, Dr. Ruby was a counselor-educator for counseling programs in Illinois, Minnesota and California. He also has extensive practice experience, both as a school counselor and as a clinical counselor.