SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES – SCHOOL DEAN
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
| Patricia Ivry, Interim Dean, WH 123 |
Phone: (203) 837-9500 |
| ivryp@wcsu.edu | |
| Maryann Rossi, Associate Dean, WH 003c | Phone: (203) 837-8950 |
| rossim@wcsu.edu | |
| Cheryl Bovat, Administrative Assistant, WH 123 | Phone: (203) 837-8576 |
| Fax: (203) 837-8526 | |
| bovatc@wcsu.edu | |
Department
| Education and Educational Psychology | Catherine O’Callaghan, Chair & M.S. Ed/Coordinator, WS 129 (203) 837-3267 |
| Faculty | J. Burke (Applied Behavior Analysis Coordinator); K. Campbell (Graduate Coordinator, School Counseling); T. Canada; J. Caruso; M. Daria (Elementary Education Coordinator); N. DeRonck; M. Delcourt (Ed.D. Coordinator); J. Jaslow; S. Kuhn; G. Lomas; J. Piro (092 Certificate Coordinator); D. Shaw; T. Stewart; K. Zaleta (M.A.T. Coordinator). |
| Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences | Robyn Housemann, Chair, BR 230D, (203) 837-8882, Jeff Schlicht, Assistant Chair, BR 230F, (203) 837-8687 |
| Faculty | E. Balk; D. Colaianni; P. McDiarmid; E. Stevens. |
| Nursing | Joan Palladino, Chair, WH 107A, (203) 837-8651 |
| Faculty | E. Abate; D. Bennett; D. Brown; S. Burger (EDD Coordinator); P. Cumella; L. Dalessio; M. Doherty; P. Geraci; D. Graham; J. Lupinacci (Undergraduate Coordinator); M. Nielson; J. Ort; B. Padykula; B. Piscopo (R.N.- B.S. Coordinator); S. Pranger; T. Puckhaber; C. Rice; M.A. Riley; M. Sousa; L. Warren (MSN Coordinator); E. Werner-Young. |
| Social Work | Deneen Harris, Chair, WH 101E, (203) 837-3292 |
| Faculty | K. Brown; A. Moreira; R. Wade-Rancourt; L. Salas; S. Young. |
Mission and Objectives
The mission of the School of Professional Studies is to prepare students to be highly competent professionals in education, nursing, health promotion, and social work. The programs in the school are nationally recognized for achieving high professional standards and intensive clinical experiences. The school recognizes the effect of a dynamic, changing society on these professions and is committed to responding positively to these changes. This is accomplished by close involvement with practicing professionals and timely updates to our programs of study.
The school actively contributes to the body of knowledge of these professions. Through applied research and scholarly activities, the faculty challenges students in scientific inquiry and performance-based practice. The school provides entry to these professions through initial preparation at the undergraduate level and further development through master’s and doctoral programs.
Departments in the School of Professional Studies are responsive and creative in providing best-practice teaching methods in each of their disciplines. Each department uses evidence-based, experimental, teaching and learning methods and engages in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other units within the university and the professional communities. The School of Professional Studies is the leading education center for western Connecticut in the professions of education, nursing, health promotions, and social work.
Graduate Degree Programs
Education and Educational Psychology
Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership
Certificate for Intermediate Administration and Supervision (Endorsement 092)
Master of Arts in Teaching
Options:
Secondary Education-Biology
Secondary Education-Mathematics
Secondary Education-Spanish
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master of Science in Education
Options:
Curriculum
Instructional Technology (non-certification)
Reading (non-certification)
Special Education (non-certification)
Master of Science in Counselor Education
Options:
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
School Counseling
Certificate
Nursing
Doctor of Education in Nursing Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Specialist
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner
Admissions
Please refer to the department area in this catalog for specific procedures and requirements for admissions, or contact the Office of Graduate Studies at (203) 837-8243.