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Journey Around the World

Graduate Psychology Students Develop Multicultural After-School Program

Journey Around the World is a new cognitive-socio-emotional program for children that combines the idea of cultural diversity with socio-emotional learning.

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PHOTO:JMU Students conferFaculty and Students Create Online Training Video

Spring 2013

Michele Kielty, Sandy Hite, Sara Schreffler, and Courtney Portell have collaborated with students and supervisors to create an innovative online training video for School Counseling supervisors.

PHOTO: Sara FinneySara Finney Appointed to the GRE Technical Advisory Committee

January 4, 2013

Dr. Sara J. Finney has been appointed to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) General Test.

PHOTO:  Nick CurtisSchool Psychology Graduate Student, Nick Curtis, Honored

November 2012

School Psychology graduate student, Nick Curtis, was recognized at the annual VPA conference in Wintergreen as the 2012 Virginia Academy of School Psychologists Outstanding Graduate Student. 

PHOTO: Jason KoppFirst Counseling and Supervision Program Ph.D. Conferred

May 2012

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. Anne Stewart recently served as the emcee for the International Association for Play Therapy awards ceremony. She was also named President of the national APT Foundation Board. The role of the board is to raise funds for research in play therapy.
  • 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
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Welcome from Graduate Psychology

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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 >