Program Overview

Introduction to the Counseling Minor Program

The Department of Educational Psychology prepares psychologists, counselors, researchers, and educational professionals to effectively promote educational research, cognitive & developmental science, and mental health in urban environments.

Program Objectives

The program aims to prepare counselors, psychologists, researchers, and educational professionals who:

• Have a foundation of knowledge about the bio/psycho/social bases of behavior
  • Understand the unique developmental, contextual, and systems approaches in urban settings and environments
• Are culturally responsive to, and understand, the unique challenges of urban environments
• Can become scholars with applied research skills in their area of specialization
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and values of their chosen area of specialization

Program Focus Areas

The program focuses on:

• Educational research
• Cognitive & developmental science
• Mental health in urban environments

Expected Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to:

• Possess a deep understanding of the bio/psycho/social bases of behavior
• Be culturally responsive and aware of the unique challenges of urban environments
• Demonstrate applied research skills in their area of specialization
• Exhibit the knowledge, skills, and values of their chosen area of specialization