Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling
About the Department
As the College of Education's largest graduate department, both in terms of programs offered and students served, the Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Counseling (EPLC) prepares scholars and practitioners who directly impact the communities they serve. Whether by increasing the number of mental health professionals, providing skilled school psychologists, preparing servant leaders for upper administration roles in K-12 and higher education, or exploring the nature of how people learn, EPLC is dedicated to advancing education and mental health.
Under the leadership of Department Chair Dr. Tara Stevens, EPLC is committed to fostering innovative instructional practices, impactful policy reform, and engaging in mutually beneficial scholarship with our community partners. EPLC's work is informed by and supports culturally diverse communities of learners, teachers, leaders, and education partners. EPLC strives for excellence through collaboration, inclusivity, and a focus on meaningful, sustainable change in education.
Dr. Tara Stevens serves as the Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling.
Contact Us
Chance WebbAcademic Advisor/AdmissionsOffice of Graduate Admissions & Enrollmentgradadmissions.educ@ttu.edu806-834-6768
Master’s Degrees
- M.Ed. in Counselor Education
- M.Ed. in Counselor Education with a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health
- M.Ed. in Counselor Education with a Concentration in School Counseling
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Educational Policy
- M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
- M.Ed. in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology
- M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration (hybrid)
- M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration (online)
Doctoral Degrees
Certificates & Certifications
The College of Education offers two types of non-degree programs: professional certification, necessary to be licensed and/or practice at an advanced level in your chosen career and Graduate Certificates, which provide an additional credential in your field of study but do not necessarily lead to licensure. Graduate Certificates can also be used as an introduction into your chosen master's degree program.
Certification options in the Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Counseling include:
Faculty
Departmental Highlights
Research
Dr. aretha marbley, Professor of Counselor Education, is conducting several research studies that examine the perceptions of international and female students during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is also co-editing a special edition for an international publication titled “Women Leaders in the Academy and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Vision for Future Generations of Women.”
Drs. Almager, deLeon, Palmer, Cumby, and Valle, Educational Leadership faculty members, are bringing $1.4 million in TEA Cycle 4 Principal Residency Grant dollars to the College of Education again this year.
Dr. Alex Wiseman, Professor of Educational Leadership, is conducting research that explores teacher perspectives on refugee and immigrant education and the diminished ability to teach and learn among this specific population.
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