Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology and Counseling

Programs

• Major 
  • Educational Neuroscience, BS
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Associate Professor Firat Soylu, Program Coordinator
Office: 1617 Capital Hall

Educational neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field bridging neuroscience and education. The main goals of the field are to understand mechanisms supporting cognitive abilities (language, reading, math etc.), how biological, socio-cultural, and environmental factors affect these abilities both in neurotypical and neurodivergent (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia) individuals, and to interpret empirical findings for classroom practice. The educational neuroscience undergraduate students (1) learn about neural mechanisms supporting learning, cognition, and affect, (2) acquire hands-on research experiences and skills, and (3) develop statistical and computational skills used in neuroscience research. This program does not lead to a teaching certification.

Program in Counselor Education, BCE

Associate Professor Junfei Lu, Program Coordinator
Office: 215A Autherine Lucy Hall

The Program in Counselor Education assists undergraduate students in exploring counseling services that supplement elementary and secondary school academic programs. Undergraduates may examine the essential elements of school counseling and guidance either in preparation for employment in school settings or as a foundation for graduate study in counselor education.

Program in Educational Psychology, BEP

Associate Professor Firat Soylu, Program Coordinator
Office: 1617 Capital Hall

Undergraduate coursework provided by the Program in Educational Psychology supports College of Education undergraduate teacher education programs and other programs across the University. The coursework is designed to provide basic knowledge and competencies related to human learning and development. The Program in Educational Psychology offers several graduate degrees, as described in The University of Alabama graduate catalog.

Program in Educational Research, BER

Clinical Associate Professor Stacy Hughey Surman, Program Coordinator
Office: 305-A Carmichael Hall

The Educational Research program focuses on the understanding of research and its varied methodologies. It prepares scholars to conduct sound research studies and to analyze research work from the perspectives of both the social sciences and health sciences. The strength of the program centers around a core of collaborative faculty and prominent scholars who are dedicated to the development and application of dynamic research methodologies situated within contemporary conceptual frameworks. Undergraduate courses introduce students to the fields of qualitative and quantitative methodology, and measurement and assessment. 

Program in School Psychology, BSP

Associate Professor June Preast, Program Coordinator
Office: 215-B Autherine Lucy Hall

The Program in School Psychology offers several graduate degrees, as described in The University of Alabama graduate catalog.