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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 Science | Master of Arts | Educational Specialist | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Educational Neuroscience | Clinical Mental Health Counselor | Counselor Education | Counselor Education |
Rehabilitation Counseling | School Psychology (certification) (blended) | Educational Psychology – General | |
School Counseling | Educational Psychology – Educational Neuroscience Concentration | ||
Educational Psychology – General | Educational Research | ||
Educational Psychology – General (online) | School Psychology | ||
Educational Psychology – School Psychometry (certification) (blended) |
CERTIFICATES
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PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Program | Coordinator | |
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Counselor Education (all programs) | Dr. Junfei Lu | jlu27@ua.edu |
Educational Psychology/Undergrad | Dr. Firat Soylu | fsoylu@ua.edu |
Educational Psychology/Grad | Dr. Hyemin Han | hhan19@ua.edu |
Educational Research | Dr. Stacey Hughey-Surman | ssurman@ua.edu |
School Psychology | Dr. June Preast | jlpreast@ua.edu |
Qualitative Research Certificate | ||
Quantitative Research Certificate | Dr. Stefanie Wind | swind@ua.edu |
Measurement and Psychometrics Certificate | Dr. Stefanie Wind | swind@ua.edu |
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FACULTY AND STAFF
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Dr. Rana Al-Khatib-Eloubeidi
Clinical Assistant Professor, Quantitative ResearchEmail: rmeloubeidi@crimson.ua.edu
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Dr. Carlson Coogler
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Dr. Millie Dawson-Hardy
Clinical Assistant Professor, Counselor EducationEmail: madawsonhardy@ua.edu
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Dr. Eric Hernandez
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Dr. Lisa Hsin
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Dr. Michael Lawson
Department Head and Associate Professor, Educational ResearchEmail: malawson1@ua.edu
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Dr. Macarena Suárez Pellicioni
Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and NeuroscienceEmail: mspellicioni@ua.edu
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