Department Information and Typical Discipline-Specific Academic Degree & Qualifications 1 of faculty within Counseling, Recreation and School Psychology
The Department of Counseling, Recreation and School Psychology offers undergraduate and graduate programs and courses for students interested in working in a variety of urban and multicultural settings, such as schools, mental health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, athletic centers, and sport organizations.
The Department of Counseling, Recreation and School Psychology also offers support and service courses in educational psychology and research for programs throughout the School of Education and Human Development.
Degrees offered
The Counseling, Recreation and School Psychology Department offers the following programs:
- Counselor Education
- Recreation and Sport Management
- Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy
- Research, Design and Analysis (Online)
- School Psychology
Counselor Education:
- MS in Counselor Education
Terminal Degree 2 for the Adult Education Program
Ed.D, Ph.D. in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (13.1101)
Related Disciplines 3
- Psychology (42) – all EGC, MHS, RCS, SDS courses
- Student Counseling and Personnel Services (13.11) – all EGC, MHS, RCS, SDS Courses
Related Disciplines for specific courses 3
- Human Development and Family Studies (19.0701) – EDP 6277, MHS 5400, 6020, 6411, 6511, 6802
Recreation and Sports Management:
- BS in Sport and Recreation Management
- MS in Recreation and Sport Management
Terminal Degree 2 for the Recreation and Sports Management Program
Ed.D, Ph.D in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management (31.0301)
Related Disciplines 3
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (31) – all LEI courses
- Physical Education, Teaching and Coaching (13.1314) – all LEI courses
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy (51.2309) – all LEI courses
Related Disciplines for specific courses 3
- Law (22.0101) - LEI 3800, 5801
Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy:
Terminal Degree 2 for the Higher Education Administration Program
Related Disciplines 3
Related Disciplines for specific courses 3
Research, Design and Analysis (Online):
Terminal Degree 2 for the International/Intercultural Program
Related Disciplines 3
Related Disciplines for specific courses 3
School Psychology:
- Ed.S in School Psychology
Terminal Degree 2 for the School Psychology Program
Psy. D, Ph.D. in School Psychology (42.2805)
Related Disciplines 3
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (13.1101) – all EDP and SPS courses
- Psychology (42) - all EDP and SPS courses
Related Disciplines for specific courses 3
- Education (13) – EDP 3004, 3218, 5053, 5219
Other Teaching Qualifications (Description of Required Academic Degree and Justifications 4 for the programs in Counseling, Recreation and School Psychology)
Consideration of other teaching qualifications in lieu of academic credentials is made on a case-by-case basis and accepted in special cases where evidence of exceptional experience, research or other qualifications can be documented and are directly applicable to the course being taught. Special consideration will be given to maintenance of professional licensure and the continuing education courses necessary to maintain that license.
Notes
1Whenever instructors are not credentialed by their advanced degree or by an approved CIP relationship, they must be credentialed through a narrative justification of the instructor's qualifications to teach this/these course(s). Such credentialing is based on the proposed instructor's academic and professional preparation; diplomas, certificates, or relevant licensures; publications and presentations in the field; honors, awards, and professional recognitions; and other demonstrated competencies, skills, and experiences which the instructor brings to the University. These must be clearly tied to the specific courses to be taught and should establish beyond doubt that the instructor is qualified to teach the specific courses they are to be assigned.
The Office of the Provost reviews all such justifications and where the justifications warrant the instructor's teaching the courses proposed, it will either approve the justification for the appropriate period (seven years for full-time faculty members, or four years for part-time faculty members) or employ one of two additional clearance categories beyond the advanced degree and related-discipline categories which it may use to credential some instructors where their accomplishments warrant this:
Active Research Clearance in the Discipline or Active Artistic/Special Talent Clearance in the Discipline
2The level and discipline of the terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., MS, MFA, doctorate) that is required to teach graduate courses in the discipline
3For each discipline, all strongly-related degree(s) and/or equivalent names for the discipline (include level) that would also be appropriate for teaching at the graduate level
4(1)The appropriate academic degrees and justifications for each related degree above if not obvious; (2) the justification for why the terminal degree is not a doctorate in a discipline, e.g., specific examples of best practice in the discipline and accrediting association language; and (3) any other criteria used to determine appropriate academic qualifications to teach specialty courses in the program.
Current/Effective Date 10/01/2024