AREA OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

The Area of Professional Studies serves College of Education undergraduate programs via a number of courses.

Program in Computers and Applied Technology (CAT)

Professor George E. Marsh, II, Program Chairperson
Office: 213 Wilson Hall

Courses provided by the Program in Computers and Applied Technology are commonly used to satisfy part of the general studies requirements for the College of Education baccalaureate degree, since each undergraduate education major must complete at least one introductory computer course. In addition, undergraduates often use CAT 200 and CAT 250 to meet the University's Core Curriculum requirement for foreign language/computer science.

Program in Counselor Education (School Counseling) (BCE)

Professor S. Allen Wilcoxon III, Program Chairperson
Office: 318 Graves 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)

Professor Ali Iran-Nejad, Program Chairperson
Office: 306-E Carmichael 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)

Professor Rodney Roth, Program Chairperson
Office: 306-C Carmichael Hall

Courses provided by the Program in Educational Research support College of Education undergraduate teacher education programs and are designed to provide basic assessment competencies for future teachers.

Program in School Psychology (BSP)

Professor Patti Harrison, Program Chairperson
Office: 306 Carmichael Hall

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