The mission of the Department is to promote social justice/advocacy through the cultivation and preparation of professionals in school and mental health counseling, school psychology, counseling psychology, and medical psychology. Our programs emphasize ethical responsibility and the development of multicultural competencies to work effectively with diverse populations and systems. We create collaborative relationships with educational, health/mental health, and community settings to reduce health and educational disparities, conduct relevant high quality research, and nurture active learners and critical thinkers.

With a highly motivated faculty we are committed to preparing students from diverse backgrounds for highly effective, and satisfying careers as professional educators and counselors through specialized and cutting edge training through community outreach. By providing services and conducting research in local schools and mental health organizations students are able to gain first hand experience critical to their education.

In recognizing the growing demand for mental health professionals we offer a variety of educational programs, and challenges designed to enhance the greater academic atmosphere of the university. This comprehensive approach to teaching and learning exposes our students to the latest   techniques in the field and prepares them for a successful future.