First Counseling and Supervision Program Ph.D. Conferred
At this year's commencement ceremony on Friday, May 4, Madeleine Dupre became the first student to receive her doctorate degree from the new Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision Program.
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Dr. Sara Finney Presented Award
February 27, 2012
On February 25th, Dr. Sara Finney, associate professor of Graduate Psychology, was presented with the Outstanding Mentor Award from the Conferences of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS).
Autism Clinic: Promises Continuity and Convenience to Local Families
February 2012
The Inter-Professional Autism Clinic (IPAC) is a collaborative effort between several JMU departments that helps families of children with autism living in the Shenandoah Valley. The IPAC clinical team provides interventions for children with ASD or suspected ASD.
JMU Professor Receives Outstanding Faculty Award
January 2012
Graduate psychology professor Dr. Anne Stewart embodies James Madison University's challenge to students, faculty and alumni to be the change they want to see in the world.
Graduate Psychology Student, Jason P. Kopp, Receives Award
January 2012
Jason Kopp was selected to receive the 2012 Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS) Master's Thesis Award in Social Sciences, Business and Education for his thesis.
Announcements
- The first clinic of the JMU Autism Center has begun operations. The Inter-Professional Autism Clinic (IPAC) provides in-depth assessment and multi-disciplinary intervention for children ages 3-5 years old with Autism or suspected Autism. For more information please view the IPAC flyer
- Dr. JoAnne Brewster is one of the first professionals to be Board Certified in Police and Public Safety Psychology, by the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP), a new specialty board of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
- Dr. Sara J. Finney was awarded the Thomas F. Donlon Memorial Award for Distinguished Mentoring from the Northeastern Educational Research Association for 'Outstanding Mentorship of Students and Colleagues' at the 2011 NERA Annual Conference (October 19-21).
- Jason Kopp, first-year doctoral student in the Assessment & Measurement PhD program received 'The Best Paper by a Graduate Student' award for his paper: "I can't believe she gave me a C!: Measuring entitlement in higher education” (co-authors: Tracy E. Zinn. Sara J. Finney, and Daniel P. Jurich).
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Welcome from Graduate Psychology
Welcome to the Department of Graduate Psychology and Counseling! Our department offers eight graduate programs designed for individuals who want to pursue advanced study in psychology or counseling. These programs share the goals of academic enrichment, development of research and applied skills, and personal and professional growth. More >
