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Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling

Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling is a diverse group of academic programs that equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of learning, motivation, development, and educational foundations.

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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

Dr. Tara Stevens serves as the Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling.

Programs Offered

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Degree Type Delivery Department
Counselor Education Ph.D. Face-to-Face EPLC
Counselor Education with a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health M.Ed. Face-to-Face EPLC
Counselor Education with a Concentration in School Counseling M.Ed. Face-to-Face EPLC
Educational Leadership M.Ed. Online EPLC
Educational Leadership Ed.D. Online EPLC
Educational Leadership Policy Ph.D. Online EPLC
Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Educational Policy M.Ed. Online EPLC
Educational Psychology M.Ed. Online, Face-to-Face, or Hybrid EPLC
Educational Psychology Ph.D. Online, Face-to-Face, or Hybrid EPLC
Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology M.Ed. Face-to-Face EPLC
Educational Psychology With a Track in School Psychology Ph.D. Hybrid EPLC
Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate Online, Face-to-Face, or Hybrid EPLC
Higher Education Ph.D. Online EPLC
Higher Education Administration M.Ed. Face-to-Face or Hybrid EPLC
Higher Education Administration (online) M.Ed. Online EPLC
Higher Education Administration and Leadership Graduate Certificate Online or Hybrid EPLC
Mental Health Counseling Graduate Certificate Face-to-Face EPLC
Mixed Methods Research Graduate Certificate Online, Face-to-Face, or Hybrid EPLC
Program Evaluation and Assessment Graduate Certificate Online EPLC
School Psychology Graduate Certificate Face-to-Face EPLC
Student Development and Academic Advisement Graduate Certificate Online or Hybrid EPLC

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