Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
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About the Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Skilled teachers, educational leaders, and counselors have the power to transform
communities. At Columbus State University, we're educating the innovators of tomorrow
― visionaries who are creating more inclusive, effective, and sustainable organizations
around the world.
The department is committed to immersive educational opportunities. As a student,
you'll learn through traditional coursework, lab and field experiences, computer simulations,
and video. If you're new to the field, courses in the foundational areas of educational
research and psychology will prepare you take the next step in your education.
Join a community of engaged, empathetic learners ― future school and clinical counselors,
education policy makers, and university faculty members. Our instructors will help
you every step of the way through one-on-one learning and professional mentorships.
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Degrees and Programs
The Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling offers a number of degrees and minors. Explore your options here.
Our Faculty
Learn From the Best
The Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling is home to many accomplished faculty members. Several are highly regarded as experts and have been recognized with notable honors and awards. Thanks to a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in our degree programs.
Dr. Deniz Peker
Professor / Department Chair
Dr. Parul Acharya
Associate Professor - Foundation Program
Dr. Erinn Bentley
Professor / Assistant Director, CGE
Dr. Gregory Blalock
Associate Professor
Dr. Jennifer Brown
Professor
Dr. Basil Conway
Associate Professor
Dr. Michael Dentzau
Professor
Hillary Ellerman
Assistant Professor of Counseling Education
Dr. Andrea Dawn Frazier
Professor
Dr. Dana Griggs
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Dr. Anna Hart
Associate Professor of Teacher Leadership / Executive Director of Assessment, COEHP
Dr. Charlotte Henderson
Associate Professor of Elementary Education
Dr. Mary Hendricks
Professor
Dr. Paulina Kuforiji
Professor
Dr. Hanna Lainas
Associate Professor of Counselor Education
Christopher LeMieux
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Dr. Jennifer Lovelace
Assistant Professor of Higher Education / Director, Doctoral Programs
Dr. Saoussan Maarouf
Associate Professor
Dr. Sallie Averitt Miller
Professor of Reading Education
Dr. Lauren Neal
Assistant Professor of Educational Research
Dr. Patricia Patrick
Associate Professor
Sarah Sharpe
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
Dr. Jennifer Vanslander
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership / Assessment Coordinator
Dr. Steven Wright
Associate Professor of Counseling Education
We Can Help
Columbus State University offers students a number of scholarships each year. Learn more about available scholarships.
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Who We Are
The Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Counseling offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in the fields of Teacher Education, Teacher Leadership, Educational Leadership, School Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The department emphasizes instruction and rigorous application of theory through performance-based instruction that culminates in real-world experience.
Courses are delivered using traditional methods and modern technologies, including online, distance learning, and web-enhanced instruction. Campus courses are taught in technology-equipped classrooms. Instruction is augmented through technology to include computer simulations, video, and laboratory experiences on campus and in the field.
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