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
Pg 2 of handbook

4. College of Education
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. 2016-2020 Goals College of Education
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 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
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

10. Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology
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
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
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
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. https://nau.edu/ed-psych/human-relations-master-of-education/
MEd Human Relations
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. https://nau.edu/graduate-college/
NAU Graduate College
Financial Information
Tuition
Fees
Academic Plans (Programs of Study)
Degrees and Programs
Scholarships and Awards
Assistantships
Scholarships
Awards

18. NAU 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!