Transforming Education through EPS at Northern Arizona University

2. New EPS Graduate Student Orientation Fall 2019

3. Northern Arizona University Mission Statement Our academic programs, research, public service, and creative endeavors enrich lives and create opportunities in Arizona and beyond. We develop solutions to challenges and drive innovation in a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment. • Approximately 31,057 undergraduate and graduate students, with 23,140 in Flagstaff / Phoenix Biomedical – 1,793 at Community Campuses – 5,640 Online • Undergraduate education on residential campus • Masters and doctoral programs in selected fields Source: IRA Fall 2018 Enrollment

4. College of Education http://nau.edu/COE/ Vision We develop educational leaders who create tomorrow’s opportunities. Mission Our mission is to prepare competent and committed professionals who are equipped to make positive differences for children, students, and adults in educational setting and communities.

5. College of Education 2016-2020 Goals • Expand and increase engagement in mutually beneficial partnerships to meet the needs of diverse communities and populations in Arizona, the US, and globally. • Serve as leaders and advocates for education, health, and human services in Arizona’s communities and respond to issues currently impacting these professions. • Creating and enhancing innovative and effective teaching, technological, and clinical practices that respond to current trends and anticipate future needs. • Promoting, supporting, and celebrating faculty and student research, grants, and scholarship. • Fostering an environment that is inclusionary, reflective, and celebrates diversity. • Modeling and developing skills, knowledge, and dispositions that promote ethical and professional conduct in serving diverse populations. • Recruiting and retaining diverse students, staff, and faculty. • Encouraging pedagogy that promotes equity and social justice.

6. College of Education Departments • Educational Leadership • Dr. Michael Schwanenberger, Chair • Teaching and Learning • Dr. Pamela Powell, Chair • Educational Specialties • Dr. Shadow Armfield, Chair • Educational Psychology • Dr. Robert A. Horn, Chair

7. Department of Educational Psychology Navigating EPS Homepage https://nau.edu/ed-psych Mission, Objectives, Program Descriptions Continuing Student Evaluation Process Professional Growth Plans

8. Department of Educational Psychology - GOALS • Give you hands-on experience in supervised clinical settings • Provide you with a curriculum based on a developmental, experiential training model that includes understanding theory, assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills • Prepare you to work with individuals, families, groups, schools, organizations, and agencies • Offer courses delivered through a combination of in-person, online, hybrid, and supervised practice

9. Programs in Educational Psychology • Combined Counseling/School Psychology PhD • https://nau.edu/ed-psych/combined-counseling-school-psychology-phd/ • EdS in School Psychology • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling • MEd Counseling – School Counseling • MEd Counseling – Student Affairs • MEd Human Relations • Psychology of Human Development and Learning, Graduate Certificate • https://nau.edu/ed-psych/psychology-of-human-development-and-learning-graduate-certificate/

10. Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology https://nau.edu/ed-psych/school-psychology-educational-specialist/ • Develop skills in assessment and management of learning and behavioral problems of children in school settings • Eligible for Certification as a School Psychologist • 72 credit hour program is approved by National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) • Available in Flagstaff and Phoenix (North Valley) • Moved from MA + Certification to EdS fall 2012

11. MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling https://nau.edu/ed-psych/ma-clinical-mental-health-counseling/ • Prepares professional counselors as applied general practitioners to work within social, mental, health and human resource agencies • 60 credit hour program is Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) accredited • Eligible for professional counselor certification (pass NCE) • Prepares for licensure as professional counselor by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (w/ 2 years of supervised, post-master’s experience & pass NCE) • Offered in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson

12. MEd Counseling – School Counseling https://nau.edu/ed-psych/counseling-school-counseling-master-of-education/ • Prepares professional school counselors to provide comprehensive counseling services in K-12 school settings • Meets Arizona Department of Education K-12 Guidance Counselor Certificate • 48 credit hour CACREP Accredited Program • Program is available in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson

13. MEd Counseling – Student Affairs https://nau.edu/ed-psych/counseling-student-affairs-master-of-education/ • Emphasizes a counseling foundation • 48 credit hour program aligned with Council for Advancement of Standards (CAS) in Higher Education • Designed to prepare students to work as professionals in student affairs within institutions of higher education • Eligible for professional counselor certification (w/ 2 years supervised, post-master’s experience and pass NCE) • Only available in Flagstaff

14. MEd Human Relations https://nau.edu/ed-psych/human-relations-master-of-education/ • A theoretical and non-practitioner degree designed for individuals in business, military, education or related fields • Provides an understanding of the learning process, human behavior and interpersonal communication skills • Available on many different statewide campuses across Arizona • Available as online program beginning fall 2009 • Moved to 30 credit hour program fall 2012 • Certificate programs can be used as electives

15. Certifications and Licensure • Psychology Licensure • Combined Counseling/School Psychology PhD + post doc + pass national exam (EPPP) • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling meets degree requirements; 60-hrs., 2 years post-master’s supervision, and pass National Counselor Exam (NCE) • National Counselor Certification • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MEd Counseling – School Counseling (immediately upon graduation if passed National Counselor Exam) • MEd Counseling – Student Affairs (pass NCE and have 2 years supervised work experience post-maters)

16. Certifications through the Arizona Department of Education • Guidance Counselor Certificate (P-12) • MEd Counseling - School Counseling • School Psychologist Certification (P-12) • EdS School Psychology • Combined Counseling/School Psychology PhD • With completion of School Psychology Internship Institutional Recommendations (IRs)

17. NAU Graduate College https://nau.edu/graduate-college/ • Financial Information • Tuition • Fees • Academic Plans (Programs of Study) • Degrees and Programs • Scholarships and Awards • Assistantships • Scholarships • Awards

18. NAU Student Life http://nau.edu/Student-Life/ Student Handbook (under Resources) includes:Academic Information Student Services Involvement Opportunities NAU Policies Other Policies and Information for Student Assistance and Off-Campus Life

19. Signature Assignments and Assessment Plans • Counseling students successful completion of signature assignments in EPS 594, 605, 634, 692, and 694 required (benchmark or transition points). Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in various courses are used to capture student acquisition of knowledge and skills standards for our accrediting body, CACREP. • EdS School Psychology students successful completion of signature assignments in EPS 604, 605, 675, 693 • Acceptable progress on semester Continuing Student Evaluations • Data submitted for CAEP, CACREP, and NASP accreditation/review cycles

20. Professional Organizations and Accreditations Why should you join? • Benefits of being a member • Student Organizations Accreditations/Approvals CACREP NASP APA (on contingency) • American Psychological Association • American Counseling Association • National Association of School Psychologists • American School Counselor Association • Arizona Counseling Association • Arizona Association of School Psychologists • American Educational Research Association • American Psychological Society • Chi Sigma Iota • Student Association of School Psychologists • American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology • Arizona Chapter of APA • Phi Delta Kappa • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

21. Other TIPS • Register early • Follow recommended sequence of courses • Be aware of time demands on core courses, practicum, and internship • Communicate with your Academic Advisor regularly • Subscribe and read EPS ListServe information • Get familiar with Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice • Complete Faculty course evaluations each semester • Get involved in formal and informal student activities • SAVE Your Course Syllabi…

22. This Semester • Meet with your Academic Advisor to develop your Initial Program of Studies • Sign it • Have your advisor sign it • Keep a copy • Turn a copy into your advisor and the EPS Flagstaff Office (COE, Room 110) • Have a Great Semester!