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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 wellbeing 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 College of Education and the Department of Educational Studies is committed to advancing opportunities for all its community members, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, creating a culture that welcomes a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts.

Department Head: Dr. Michael Lawson

Main Office: 306 Carmichael

Main Office Phone: 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 CertificateDr. Shena Sanchezshena.sanchez@ua.edu
Quantitative Research CertificateDr. Stefanie Windswind@ua.edu
Measurement and Psychometrics CertificateDr. Stefanie Windswind@ua.edu
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FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr. Mehdi Rajeb

Visiting Assistant Professor

Email: mrajeb@ua.edu