Counselor Education & Human Services
We are dedicated to developing human service practitioners committed to promoting individual and community growth. Our department embraces the university's Catholic and Marianist tradition and the School of Education & Allied Profession's conceptual framework: Building Learning Communities through Critical Reflection.
Choose from six programs in our department, each committed to developing professionals to serve in a variety of educational and social agency settings.
Check out our specific degree programs:
- College Student Personnel M.S.E.
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.E.
- Higher Education Administration M.S.E.
- Human Services M.S.E.
- School Counseling M.S.E.
- School Psychology M.S.E., ED.S.
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- College Student Personnel M.S.E.
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (formerly Community Counseling) M.S.E.
- Higher Education Administration M.S.E.
- Human Services M.S.E.
- School Counseling M.S.E.
- School Psychology M.S.E., ED.S.
Campus Locations
All Department of Counselor Education & Human Services programs are offered on the University of Dayton's main campus. In addition, courses in community counseling, school counseling and human services are offered at Capital University, located at the corner of College and Main in Bexley, just outside of Columbus, Ohio, and at our new Dublin campus at 5747 Perimeter Drive in Dublin, Ohio.
For more information on programs offered at Capital, contact the Liaison to Capital University, Ann Saltsman >>
Choose from a variety of professional seminars at three campus locations!
The Department of Counselor Education & Human Services will offer the following seminars in Fall 2012:
For a printable listing, download the pdf >>
DAYTON CAMPUS (Dayton, Ohio)
EDC 605 D1
Motivational Interviewing
- Instructors: Kriss Haren, MA, MS, PCC-S, and Jeannie Strausburg, MS, LSW, PC-S
- Semester Hours: 2
- Days: Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Dates: November 9–10 and November 30–December 1
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centered counseling method for addressing the common issue of ambivalence about change. It is goal-oriented and collaborative, and is designed to strengthen an individual's motivation for and movement toward a particular goal by eliciting and exploring the person's own motivation for change. In this seminar, you will be introduced to the principles and techniques of MI, and will have ample opportunity to demonstrate the MI spirit (autonomy, collaboration and evocation) and to use the skills that are central to this guiding counseling method: open-ended questions, multiple types of reflections, affirmations and summaries. Additionally, we will focus on skills needed to elicit change talk, to support self-efficacy and to roll with resistance. Please note, this seminar involves a great deal of "role plays" and is very interactive and experiential. Come prepared to share, laugh and learn!
EDC 605 D2
Play Therapy, Practical Applications
- Instructor: Barbara Crabill, MS, PCC, NCC
- Semester Hours: 2
- Days: Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Dates: November 2–3 and November 16–17
This seminar will utilize hands-on experience with play therapy techniques and introduce specific techniques that are useful with client populations ranging in age from approximately 6 to 17 years. The seminar will emphasize active, experiential and collaborative approaches to learning through the utilization of discussions, student interactions, and small group exercises as well as experimentation with play therapy materials. Students will be evaluated by submitting a paper and through class participation.
CAPITAL CAMPUS (Columbus, Ohio)
EDC 605 C1
Addictions Treatment & the Practical Application of Counseling Theory
- Instructor: GregoryRitter, PCC, CDC III
- Semester Hours: 2
- Days: Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Dates: November 2–3 and November 16–17
This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of substance abuse and DSM-IV-TR criteria and concepts, as well as to address research in the area of substance abuse. The focus of this course will be on practices in assessment and diagnosis of addictive disorders. It will focus on treatment planning in relation to the specific problem and symptoms of addictive disorders. Students will also gain a perspective concerning the application of group theory and skills, individualized
EDC 605 C2
Couples Counseling 2
- Instructor: John Wagner, Ph.D., PCC
- Semester Hour: 1
- Days: Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Dates: November 30 and December 1
This course is a continuation of
DUBLIN CAMPUS (Dublin, Ohio)
EDC 544 N2
Philosophical, Professional, Ethical, and Legal Aspects in Counseling
- Instructor: TBA
- Semester Hours: 2
- Days: Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Dates: TBA
This course focuses on the ways in which professional counselors establish and develop a professional identity rooted in the founding principles of counseling with branches that include personal morals and values, professional codes of ethics, state and federal statutes, and institutional procedures and policies that govern environments in which counselors are employed.
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College Student Personnel
Nikki Benkalowycz
Academic Advisor at The University of Akron
The College Student Personnel program at the University of Dayton created an invaluable foundation for the work I do with students. Through the study of theory, student development, self-authorship, and culture I am able to advise my students holistically. It is imperative in our work that we do not simply see the students for why they are in our office but the stories they bring with them. Student development is a vital key to how we interact with our students and that was an imperative part of how the faculty for this program taught me. The courses and the professors encouraged me to be the best version of myself in order to be the best advisor to my students. Each course of the College Student Personnel program was more than a class; they were building blocks to professional success.
SHONDRIKA MERRITT
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE FOR STUDENT CONDUCT, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
The College Student Personnel program changed my life! It is not just a program where you can go in a classroom hear a lecture, take a quiz and leave. The program will challenge you to step out of the world in which you find comfort and step into a world where you are forced to challenge, explore and support your thoughts, beliefs and experience through scholarly research and theory, passionate faculty and self-reflection. If you are ready to be honest with yourself, learn from personal experiences and be challenged academically and personally, then you will love the College Student Personnel program. The best way to describe my experience is the CSP program takes love and turns it into passion.
Higher Education Administration
Melissa Tolle
Senior Director of Enrollment Management, Sinclair Community College
I enrolled in the Higher Education Administration program as a new employee working in the field of Admissions. The knowledge and experience that I gained through the program helped to develop and prepare me professionally for a career in Student Affairs. The invaluable knowledge that I gained included an understanding of student development, history and culture of higher education, finance perspective and implications, and how to build relationships with various levels of constituent groups. I am currently the Senior Director of Enrollment Management and I utilize the knowledge that I gained from this program on a daily basis. Thank you UD!
School Counseling
Jessie Combs
School Counselor, Cambridge City Schools
The University of Dayton is well known and highly respected. The school counseling program is rigorous and thankfully so because I was/am confident in my abilities and knowledge as a result of this program. The counselor friendships I made while at UD are priceless! I use these friendships frequently as contacts for advice or school situations and second opinions. The UD graduate professors are truly amazing. These professors understand the material and are perfectly suited for educating future counselors. I still contact them for encouragement and advice. I can't say enough about the quality of the program that UD provides. With the many options available, there has never been a doubt in my mind that I chose the right school and program! I am the school counselor I am today because of UD, the exemplary program, the hard work, and the supportive and knowledgeable professors that this awesome university provides.
Lavonne King
Guidance Counselor, Licking Heights West
I was really nervous when I began the school counseling graduate program. I am a single mother and my son was fairly young. I was also working full time. I was expected to complete my assignments but my professors were well aware that many of us had families. The program was flexible enough for my lifestyle. I was also nervous because it had been years since I had been in school. It worked out really well because rarely did we work in isolation. We worked in groups. By working in groups, I bonded well with other potential school counselors. I continue to collaborate with those with whom I bonded.
Alicia Mulkey
School Counselor, Southwestern City Schools
The Counselor Education program at the University of Dayton was a remarkable experience that taught me the ins and outs of being a school counselor. The fundamental knowledge base of counseling was a dominate aspect of the program in which I still refer back to notes and textbooks in daily practice. As a current school counselor, I feel competent and content in my work with children. I gained knowledge as well as professional relationships and friendships that I will cherish for a lifetime.
School Psychology
Rachel (Paputsakis) Binnix, NCSP
School Psychologist
West Carrollton School District
I graduated from the University of Dayton in 2009, and I am currently a school psychologist practitioner. I chose a career working in a public school setting, serving children from first through eighth grade. While I have always wanted to be a positive support system to children, it was the school psychology program at the University of Dayton that gave me the knowledge and skills I needed to make it a reality. The comprehensive program and the training that I received at the University of Dayton were remarkable and absolutely exceeded my expectations.
Dana Doran-Myers, Ed.S., NCSP
School Psychologist
Hamilton County Educational Services Center
My time at University of Dayton began in the fall of 2008. I knew I wanted to go into a school psychology program field that recognized research, collaboration, and critical thinking, and the school psychology program at UD gave me just that. I was given great opportunities for applying the theories I learned in the classroom through graduate assistant programs, practicum experiences in local school districts, and presenting research at state and national conventions. My professors and fellow students created a supportive atmosphere that was challenging, yet so rewarding. By the end of my internship in 2011, I felt eager and ready to begin my career. I am currently a school psychologist for Hamilton County Educational Service Center. The training I received at UD gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to succeed in my career. I continue to collaborate with peers and professors from my graduating class, and I am so thankful for my time at UD!
Lindsay Osborne, NCSP
School Psychologist
Logan-Hocking School District
Dr. Davies and the other professors do a great job of training students for the real world.
Alexandra (Walk) Riggs, Ed.S., NCSP
School Psychologist
Dublin City Schools
The U.D. School Psychology program gave me all the technical and practical skills I needed to become a school psychologist. Since graduating from the program, I have worked in urban and suburban districts, with children from preschool through high school. The faculty at U.D. prepared me to work with students, teachers, and parents to make a positive difference in the lives of children. There's no doubt in my mind that U.D. has had a positive impact on the professional opportunities I have had!
Regina Strauder, M.S., Ed.S., NCSP
School Psychologist
Sycamore Community Schools
The School Psychology Program at the University of Dayton helped make me competent in best practices within the field. The preparation prepared me to positively impact the lives of students. The professors are very dedicated to the students and the field of school psychology. Many of them have been in the schools and have wonderful insight on information a school psychologist needs to be successful. The program gives you practical skills that you can use in your career as well as a solid foundation in the Response to Intervention approach.
Daniel Trunk, Ed.S., NCSP
School Psychologist
Beavercreek School District
I feel the school psychology graduate program at the University of Dayton has given me the skills necessary to practice at the preschool, elementary, middle and high school settings. The intricate combination of coursework and fieldwork experiences helped me learn theoretical aspects of the profession while at the same time gaining real-world experience. The program focuses on current topics, including Response-to-Intervention, social development, crisis prevention, and consultation, which are essential to the ever-changing role of the school psychologist.
Katie Weber, M.S., NCSP
School Psychologist
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools, Greene County ESC
I have found in my work as a school psychologist that we, in this position, are expected to be well versed in virtually everything that children in school could experience. This ranges from mental health issues to the processes of learning, from medical diagnosis to school climate and bullying. Not only has my education from the University of Dayton’s School Psychology Program covered this vast range, but it has also emphasized the overarching, fundamental skills that practitioners must have to navigate successfully in this profession. Critical thinking, problem solving, consultation, being a consumer of research—these are all things that were continually reinforced in my schooling and things that I use on a daily basis.
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Admissions Requirements
Download the documents below to view admissions requirements for each Counselor Education & Human Services degree program.
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (pdf) >>
- College Student Personnel (pdf) >>
- Human Services (pdf) >>
- Higher Education Administration (pdf) >>
- School Counseling (pdf) >>
- School Psychology (pdf) >>
- Clinical Counseling Licensure (post-master's) (pdf) >>
- School Counseling Licensure (post-master's) (pdf) >>
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