Our academic programs are organized into three distinct departments that enhance collaboration among faculty and students who share common academic, clinical, and research activities.
Advanced Studies in Education
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Doctoral Studies
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Department Contacts
- Janet Schreck, Department Chair
- Raven Minervino, Sr. Academic Program Administrator Doctor of Philosophy in Education Program
- Rachel Gibbons, Academic Program Coordinator Doctor of Education Program
- Margaret (Maggie) Shamer, Academic Program Administrator Education in the Health Professions Programs
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Doctoral Studies
Department Contacts
- Janet Schreck, Department Chair
- Raven Minervino, Sr. Academic Program Administrator Doctor of Philosophy in Education Program
- Rachel Gibbons, Academic Program Coordinator Doctor of Education Program
- Margaret (Maggie) Shamer, Academic Program Administrator Education in the Health Professions Programs

Counseling and Educational Studies
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Education Studies
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Department contacts
- Christina Harnett, Department Chair
- Camilla Mika-Simms, Sr. Academic Program Administrator Mind, Brain,& Teaching Program
- Liesl McNeal, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology and Educational Studies Programs
- Jennifer Fordham, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator Gifted, Education Policy and Urban Education Programs
- Kyuanna Napper, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator, Counseling Program
Education Studies

Department contacts
- Christina Harnett, Department Chair
- Camilla Mika-Simms, Sr. Academic Program Administrator Mind, Brain,& Teaching Program
- Liesl McNeal, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology and Educational Studies Programs
- Jennifer Fordham, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator Gifted, Education Policy and Urban Education Programs
- Kyuanna Napper, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator, Counseling Program
Innovative Teaching and Leadership
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Special Education
- MS in Special Education – Mild-to-Moderate Disabilities
- MS in Special Education – Severe Disabilities (Applied Behavior Analysis)
- MS in Special Education – Severe Disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
- Graduate Certificate – Autism & Other Pervasive Disorders
- Post-Master’s Certificate – Applied Behavior Analysis
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Department Contacts
- Mary Ellen Beaty-O’Ferrall, Department Chair
- Julianne Taylor, Sr. Academic Program Administrator Special Education Programs
- Liesl McNeal, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator School Administration and Supervision,Leadership Independent Schools and MEd Teaching Professionals Programs
- Nancy Lauer, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator Teach For America Program
- Carol Herrmann, Sr. Administrative Coordinator International Teaching and Global Leadership Program

Special Education
- MS in Special Education – Mild-to-Moderate Disabilities
- MS in Special Education – Severe Disabilities (Applied Behavior Analysis)
- MS in Special Education – Severe Disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
- Graduate Certificate – Autism & Other Pervasive Disorders
- Post-Master’s Certificate – Applied Behavior Analysis
Department Contacts
- Mary Ellen Beaty-O’Ferrall, Department Chair
- Julianne Taylor, Sr. Academic Program Administrator Special Education Programs
- Liesl McNeal, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator School Administration and Supervision,Leadership Independent Schools and MEd Teaching Professionals Programs
- Nancy Lauer, Sr. Academic Program Coordinator Teach For America Program
- Carol Herrmann, Sr. Administrative Coordinator International Teaching and Global Leadership Program