This document describes the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department’s Educational Specialist Degree. It includes:

I. Mission Statement
II. Accreditation
III. Admissions policy and procedures
IV. Program of Study
V. Additional program requirements
VI. Financial aid information
VII. Program, faculty and staff
VIII. More information
IX. Coordinator

I. COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

The department of Counseling and Educational Psychology (CEP) is a component of the University of Nevada, the state’s land grant university, located in the College of Education.

Masters and Doctoral programs are offered in Counseling and Educational Psychology with emphases in Counseling, Counselor Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, Community Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Information Technology in Education.

In performing its mission, the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department:

a. Offers quality graduate programs in Counseling, Counselor Education, School Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Community Counseling, Educational
    Psychology, and Information Technology in Education.

b. Emphasizes research and scholarly activities that contribute to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge.

c. Offers coursework that supports undergraduate education

d. Offers community and public service programs.

e. Strives to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the citizens of Nevada

II. ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION

The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NASC).

 
III. ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ED.S. DEGREE

Application deadline for the Ed.S. degree in Community Counseling is February 15^th for the Fall Semester and September 15^th for the Spring Semester.

a. The applicant completes a formal application to the Graduate School/326 (Student Services Building, Room 225, (775) 784-6869. Allow time to complete paperwork
    to meet the CEP Department’s deadline).

b. The applicant provides documentation for meeting the following minimum CEP Department admission requirements for Graduate School:

        (1) The applicant must have obtained a Master’s degree in counseling or closely related field from an accredited institution.

        (2) Applicant’s graduate GPA must be 3.5 or better, and the applicant must have obtained a minimum of 1,000 combined (verbal and quantitative)
             score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last five years.

        (3) GRE information and application materials can be obtained from  Testing Services, Thompson Student Services Building, Room 105,
             (775) 784-4638. (Also Sylvan Learning Center, 960 West Moana Lane, Reno, Nevada, (775) 829-2700, provides GRE testing services on an individual basis).

c. A completed application to the CEP Department must include the following:

        (1) A Letter of Application which states the applicant is applying for the Educational Specialist degree. The letter must include a statement of professional
             or career goals (i.e. what you plan on doing with your degree.

        (2) A resume indicating educational, career, and other experiences relevant to pursuing an Ed.S. degree.

        (3) Three letters of recommendation from professionals, including one from the applicant’s Master’s program, who can assess the applicant’s
             potential for successful graduate level participation in an Ed.S. program.

        (4) Application to the CEP Department must be sent directly to :

Admissions Committee
Counseling and Educational Psychology Department
College of Education, Room 3007- Mailstop 281
1664 N. Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557-0213
 

d. Each applicant will receive notification informing them of their acceptance or rejection from the Graduate School approximately eight weeks after the application deadline.

e. Following notification from the Graduate School, a letter from the CEP Department will be sent to successful candidates informing them of an orientation
    meeting and the CEP faculty member who has been assigned as their program advisor.

IV. PROGRAM OF STUDY

The Ed.S. Degree in Counseling and Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Community Counseling includes a minimum of 37 credits beyond the Master’s Degree. However, additional credits may be needed to meet program, state licensure or national certification requirements. The following represents ONLY a sample planned academic program. The actual program of study will be determined in part by the educational and professional background of the student.

    COURSES:

    CEP 640    Educational Measurement and Statistics (3 cr.)
    CEP 670    Foundations of Family Therapy I (3 cr.)
    CEP 680    Foundations of Family Therapy II (3 cr.)
    CEP 756    Sexual Issues in Counseling (3 cr.)
    CEP 763    Counseling in the Community Setting (3 cr.)
    CEP 765    Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy (3 cr.)
    CEP 766    Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy (3 cr.)
    CEP 767    Couples Counseling (3 cr.)
    CEP 782    Consultation for Helping Professionals (3 cr.)
    CEP 790     Seminar in Community Counseling (3 cr.)
    CEP 795    Comprehensive Examination (1 cr.)

In addition, students must enroll in a total of 6 credit hours in courses taken outside of the CEP Department.

The ED.S. Comprehensive Examination be a research project or its equivalent. The form of the project may vary, but it must represent a contribution to the professional field of marriage and family therapy.


V. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

a. Program of Study Form: The Program of Study form must be submitted before 12 credits of coursework have been completed. This form can be obtained
    in the CEP Department. It is completed in consultation with the student’s advisor.

b. A four-member committee of faculty will be formed for advisement and approval of the Program of Study.

c. A professional project must be completed.

d. It is required by both the Graduate School and the CEP Department that students maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA to earn an Ed.S. degree in Community Counseling.

e. Three credits per semester requirement: Students admitted to the ED.S. program must enroll in at least 3 credits per semester or they will be withdrawn
    from graduate standing by the Graduate School.

f.  Six-year Program Completion Requirement: Degree requirements for the Ed.S. degree must be completed in six calendar years from the date of the first course
    listed on the approved program of study form.

g. Application for graduate can be purchased at the Cashier’s Office in Ross Hall.

 
VI. FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

The CEP Department has some graduate assistantships available. Contact the CEP Department for a graduate assistant application form. However,
teaching assistantships are generally reserved for doctoral students. Other financial aid is available through the Financial Aid Office in Thompson Students Services
Building, Third Floor, (775) 784-4666.


VII. PROGRAM FACULTY

Marlowe Smaby, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Chairman/Professor

     School Counseling    smaby@unr.edu

 Rhoda Cummings, Ed.D. Texas Tech University, Professor

     Educational Psychology    cummings@unr.edu

Livia D’Andrea, Ph.D., University of Southern California, Associate Professor

     Educational Technology    livia@unr.edu

 Steve Harlow, Ph.D., Professor

     School Psychology    (Dr. Harlow does not use email)                

Thomas Harrison, Ph.D., University of Florida, Associate Professor

     Marriage and Family Therapy, Community Counseling     tch@unr.edu

LaMont Johnson, Ph.D., Brigham Young University, Professor

     Information Technology in Education        ljohnson@unr.edu

Ireon LeBeauf, Ph.D., University of New Orleans, Assistant Professor

     School-Community- Multicultural Counseling    lebeauf@unr.edu

Leping Liu, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno, Associate Professor

     Information Technology in Education       liu@unr.edu

Cleborne Maddux, Ph.D., University of Arizona, Professor

     Educational Technology    maddux@unr.edu
 
Mary Finn Maples, Ph.D., Oregon State University, Professor

     College Student Development    maples@unr.edu

Jill Packman, Ph.D., University of North Texas, Assistant Professor

     School Counseling    packman@unr.edu
 

 
VIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To obtain a University of Nevada catalogue, contact the ASUN Bookstore, Mail Stop 194. A University of Nevada Graduate School Catalogue can be obtained by contacting the Graduate School, Mail Stop 326, (775) 784-6869.
 

IX. COORDINATOR for the Ed.S. DEGREE IN Community Counseling

Thomas Harrison, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director, Downing Counseling Clinic
College of Education Building, Room 3007
University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada 89557-0213
tch@unr.edu
FAX (775) 784-1990

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