Department of Educational Psychology

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 The Department Office is located on the 2nd Floor of the AE building, Room 250.

Hours Open: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Dept. Phone: (510) 885-3011

Faculty

Professor Emeritus

John M. Davis, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley

Associate Professor Emerita

Janet P. Logan, Ph.D. University of Wyoming

Professors

R. Greg Jennings (Chair), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley

Linda Smetana, Ed.D. Brigham Young University

Terry Soo-Hoo, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley

Oanh Kim Tran, Ph.D. University of Oregon

Assistant Professors

Nancy Deatrick, DMFT Loma Linda University

Meaghan McCollow, Ph.D., University of Washington 

Sara McDaniel, Ph.D. San Diego State University

Zachary Pietrantoni, Ph.D. Southern Illinois University

Graduate Coordinators:

• M.S. in Special Education - Linda Smetana (Mild-Moderate Disabilities)
• M.S. Counseling - Greg Jennings (School Psychology); Nancy Deatrick (Marriage and Family Therapy)

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Educational Psychology is to prepare a diverse population of students as professional counselors, psychologists, special education specialists, and researchers for effective and innovative work in a variety of settings, including schools, agencies, hospitals, and industry. 

About the Department

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Programs

• Counseling, M.S.: Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration
• Counseling, M.S.: School Counseling Concentration
• Counseling, M.S.: School Psychology Concentration
• Special Education, M.S.: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Concentration
• Special Education, M.S.: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Concentration

• Education Specialist Credential Program in Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Available Self-Support)
• Education Specialist Credential Program in Moderate/Severe Disabilities (Available Self-Support)
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program: School Counseling Specialization (Available Self-Support)
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program: School Psychology Specialization (Available Self-Support)

Courses

• EPSY 101 - Career Planning For College Students
• EPSY 230 - Strategies for Lifespan Mental Health
• EPSY 301 - Orientation to Careers in Counseling
• EPSY 497 - Issues in Educational Psychology

• EPSY 629 - Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents
• EPSY 630 - Law, Ethics and Professional Issues
• EPSY 631 - Intimate Partner Violence
• EPSY 632 - Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting
• EPSY 633 - Substance Abuse
• EPSY 634 - Family and Life Cycle Development
• EPSY 635 - Pre-Practicum Microcounseling Skills in Relational Practice
• EPSY 636 - Counseling Theories
• EPSY 637 - Multicultural Counseling
• EPSY 638 - Psychopathology
• EPSY 639 - Community Mental Health Counseling
• EPSY 641 - Child and Youth Psychotherapy
• EPSY 642 - Grief, Trauma, and Crisis Counseling
• EPSY 643 - Family Therapy
• EPSY 644 - Pre-Practicum Microcounseling Skills in Relational Practice II
• EPSY 645 - Introduction to Systemic-Relational Practice
• EPSY 646 - Contemporary Issues: Aging & Long-Term Care
• EPSY 647 - Psychopharmacology
• EPSY 648 - Assessment and Testing
• EPSY 650 - Group Counseling Theory and Practice
• EPSY 651 - Research Methods for Evidenced-Based Practice and Advocacy
• EPSY 652 - Human Sexuality and Gender
• EPSY 653 - Couples Therapy
• EPSY 654 - Career Counseling
• EPSY 655 - Advanced Pupil Personnel Services
• EPSY 660 - Clinic Rounds
• EPSY 661 - Academic Counseling
• EPSY 662 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• EPSY 663 - Psychoeducational Report Writing
• EPSY 664 - Diverse Needs in School Counseling
• EPSY 665 - Leadership, Advocacy, and Wellness
• EPSY 666 - Psychological Services in School Psychology
• EPSY 668 - Social and Emotional Assessment
• EPSY 669 - Moderate/Severe Disability Identification and Intervention
• EPSY 671 - Academic/Behavioral Assessment and Interventions
• EPSY 672 - Cognitive and Developmental Assessment
• EPSY 673 - Assessment of English Language Learners
• EPSY 674 - Lab: Psychoeducational Report Writing
• EPSY 678 - School Psychology Practicum: First-Year Supervision
• EPSY 679 - School Psychology Advanced Practicum: Second-Year Supervision
• EPSY 680 - School Psychology Internship Supervision
• EPSY 681 - Foundations in School Counseling
• EPSY 682 - Mental Health Consultation in Schools
• EPSY 683 - Crisis in Schools and Mental Health Settings
• EPSY 684 - Neuropsychology of Learning Disorders
• EPSY 685 - Advanced Service Delivery in School Psychology
• EPSY 690 - Independent Study
• EPSY 692 - Action Research and Comprehensive Evaluation
• EPSY 693A - Project in Marriage and Family Therapy
• EPSY 693B - Project in School Counseling
• EPSY 693C - Project in School Psychology
• EPSY 695 - Practicum
• EPSY 696 - Advanced Practicum
• EPSY 697 - Issues in Educational Psychology
• EPSY 698 - Internship
• SPED 500 - Educating All Learners in Diverse Classrooms
• SPED 601 - Educational Practices: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• SPED 602 - Evidence-based Practices: Moderate/Severe Disabilities
• SPED 603 - Teaming, Collaborative Educational Processes and Transition Services
• SPED 604 - Individual and School-Wide Behavioral Needs, Mental Health & Positive Supports
• SPED 605 - Communication and Technology
• SPED 606 - Assessment: Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• SPED 607 - Curriculum and Instruction: Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• SPED 608 - Instruction and Behavioral Supports and Strategies: Moderate-Severe Disabilities
• SPED 609 - Advanced Assessment and Curriculum: Moderate-Severe Disabilities
• SPED 610 - Research and Professional Practices
• SPED 611 - Fieldwork I: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• SPED 612 - Fieldwork II: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• SPED 613 - Final Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• SPED 615 - Fieldwork I: Moderate-Severe Disabilities
• SPED 616 - Fieldwork II: Moderate-Severe Disabilities
• SPED 617 - Final Student Teaching: Moderate-Severe Disabilities
• SPED 693 - Capstone Research Project
• SPED 695 - Special Education Internship
• SPED 697 - Issues in Special Education

• SPED 696 - Intern Teacher Support

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