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College of Education
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EDUCATIONAL STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, AND COUNSELING

Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling

The Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling offers quality graduate programs to an interdisciplinary array of students. Educational Research develops researchers for the public sector, private sector, and higher education. Educational Psychology provides exemplary graduate training in research, application, and practice related to learning, development, and mental well being of people of all ages.  Counselor Education offers a quality program of teaching, research, and service for students enrolled for study and, ultimately, for the benefit of the publics they serve.  School Psychology provides exemplary graduate training in research, application, and practice related to the learning, development, and mental health of children and youth as well as their families, teachers, educators and other professionals who work with them.

The Department of Educational Studies is committed to cultivating a scholarly community that celebrates values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Guided by these firm commitments, we embrace a holistic perspective of diversity, which includes race; ethnicity and national origin; gender, including gender identity and expressions; sexualities; age, socioeconomic status; disabilities; religion and spirituality; as well as other identities and ideologies. Our department strives to create and actively promote a welcoming and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged, recognized, and respected.

Department Head: Dr. Michael Lawson

Main Office: 306 Carmichael

Main Office Number: 205-348-5174

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DEGREES

Bachelor of ScienceMaster of ArtsEducational SpecialistDoctor of Philosophy
Educational NeuroscienceClinical Mental Health CounselorCounselor EducationCounselor Education
Rehabilitation CounselingSchool Psychology (certification) (blended)Educational Psychology – General
School CounselingEducational Psychology – Educational Neuroscience Concentration
Educational Psychology – GeneralEducational Research
Educational Psychology – General (online)School Psychology
Educational Psychology – School Psychometry (certification) (blended)

CERTIFICATES

PROGRAM COORDINATORS

ProgramCoordinatorEmail
Counselor Education (all programs)Dr. Junfei Lujlu27@ua.edu
Educational Psychology/UndergradDr. Firat Soylufsoylu@ua.edu
Educational Psychology/Grad       Dr. Hyemin Hanhhan19@ua.edu
Educational ResearchDr. Stacey Hughey-Surmanssurman@ua.edu
School PsychologyDr. June Preastjlpreast@ua.edu
Qualitative Research Certificate
Quantitative Research CertificateDr. Stefanie Windswind@ua.edu
Measurement and Psychometrics CertificateDr. Stefanie Windswind@ua.edu
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FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr. Kristian Brown

Associate Professor, Counselor Education

Email: kbrowne1@ua.edu

Dr. Eric Hernandez

Asst Professor, Educational Neuroscience

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