School of Education and Counseling Psychology
Mission
The School of Education and Counseling Psychology develops professionals committed to equity and excellence. Graduates are reflective practitioners who demonstrate ethical purpose, apply best practices, and use intercultural knowledge to serve the needs of a diverse and global society.
Vision
The School of Education and Counseling Psychology is a dynamic place to work and learn. In an increasingly diverse society, the School of Education and Counseling Psychology utilizes 21st century technology to meet the needs of all students and clients. It is known for providing excellent undergraduate and graduate education, community engagement, and professional development. It is recognized for preparing highly qualified educators and counselors, and respected for its innovative curriculum.
Core Values
The core values of the School of Education and Counseling Psychology are an extension of the Dominican Core Values of study, reflection, community, and service.
- Study: The School creates a passion for inquiry and knowledge requiring intellectual rigor, academic excellence, and openness to divergent perspectives.
- Reflection: The School participates in a process of self-knowledge through contemplation to achieve insight, to expand awareness, and to problem-solve.
- Community: The School is a collaborative learning community that develops partnerships locally and globally for the purpose of being inclusive and demonstrating respect for all in an interdependent world.
- Service: The School engages in local and international educational activities that support human rights and lead to social justice.
Department of Education
The Department of Education develops educators committed to equity and excellence. Graduates are reflective professionals who demonstrate ethical purpose, apply best practices, and use intercultural knowledge to serve the needs of a diverse and global society.
Department of Education graduates are student-centered teachers who use a wide variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of California's diverse school-age population. Beyond the acquisition of basic instructional skills and knowledge, we expect our graduates to play an active role in making a positive difference in their students' lives.
At the undergraduate level the Liberal Studies/Teacher Education Program is designed for students who want to complete a program of study that leads to both an undergraduate degree and a multiple subject teaching credential in four years. The Dual Degree/Dual Credential program is also offered at the undergraduate level. Completion of this program leads to both a BA in Liberal Studies and MS in Education degree as well as a Preliminary Multiple Subject and Preliminary Education Specialist Mild/Moderate credential.
At the graduate level, post baccalaureate candidates may earn a multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist mild/moderate credential. Candidates interested in combining coursework to earn both an education specialist and either multiple or single subject credentials may pursue a dual credential. All programs culminate in a Master of Science in Education degree with the completion of additional units.
Department of Counseling Psychology
The School of Education and Counseling Psychology develops professionals committed to equity and excellence. Graduates are reflective practitioners who demonstrate ethical purpose, apply best practices, and use intercultural knowledge to serve the needs of a diverse and global society.
The Department of Counseling Psychology at Dominican offers professional training leading to the degree of Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology. Those wishing to apply for licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists are required to take the concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT).