The Counseling and School Psychology Department...
consists of two distinct yet collaborating graduate level programs. The Counseling Program leads to a Masters of Science in Education (M.S.E.), while the School Psychology Program culminates with a Specialist in Education (Ed.S.). For more information on these programs, click on the program link to the left or contact one of our department faculty members listed below.
We are pleased to announce in January 2009 the school psychology program was granted conditional approval by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Graduates of the program are considered graduates of a NASP approved program. Graduates of NASP-approved programs are eligible for licensure in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and most other jurisdictions. Check out our new school psychology program bruchure or link to the program home page for more information.
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Announcements
2009 College of Education & Professional Studies Outstanding Faculty Member
Assistant Professor Todd A. Savage,
School Psychology Program
UWRF School Psychology Program
2009 NASP minority scholarship award winner Brooke Fails (L) with faculty member Donald Stovall (R)
Faculty Award Winners
Members of the Department of Counseling and School Psychology paused for this photo after learning the Outstanding Faculty award winner would come from the department for the 3rd consecutive year!
L to R are Scott Woitaszewski (2007), Mark Gillen (2008) & Todd Savage (2009).
Mission Statement
Programs within the department of Counseling and School Psychology prepare individuals to enter professional roles in school and mental health settings. The department is unified by common goals of providing graduate education to prepare our students to be thoughtful, involved, and responsive professionals, particularly in meeting the needs of children, their families, and others in a collaborative and problem-solving fashion. Members of the department collaborate to insure that students develop expected proficiencies in their respective fields of study, consistent with state and national standards. Programs within the department adhere to the highest standards of the professions of counseling and school psychology.
Graduates from our programs will develop both the knowledge base of their respective professions, and interpersonal professional skills to work directly with children, and closely with parents, teachers, administrators, other school specialists, and community professionals, to provide support for learners with many needs. Graduates from our programs will value diversity and individual differences, and follow a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
John E. LeCapitaine, Professor - (715) 425-3399
john.e.lecapitaine@uwrf.edu
COUNSELING PROGRAM FACULTY
Mark Gillen, Ph.D. - (715) 425-3890
Program Director
mark.gillen@uwrf.edu
John E. LeCapitaine, Professor - (715) 425-3399
john.e.lecapitaine@uwrf.edu
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM FACULTY
Scott Woitaszewski, Ph.D. - (715) 425-3883
Program Director
scott.woitaszewski@uwrf.edu
Donald Stovall, Psy.D. - (715) 425-3291
donald.lee.stovall@uwrf.edu
Todd A. Savage, Ph.D., NCSP - (715) 425-3243
todd.savage@uwrf.edu
What are the faculty credentials and interests? See: FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES
Additional Contact Information for the Department:
University of Wisconsin – River Falls
Department of Counseling & School Psychology, WEB 257
Wyman Education Building - 410 South Third Street
River Falls, WI 54022-5001
Department Associate: Jerry Liddell
jerald.liddell@uwrf.edu
Office Telephone (715) 425-3889
Office Fax (715) 425-3242
