Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education

The Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education (EPCSE) is one of the four departments within the College of Education. Here you have the opportunity to gain a firm foundation in the elements of:

• Counselor Education

• Educational Psychology

• Rehabilitation and Human Services

• School Psychology

• Special Education 

The mission of the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education is to generate and apply interdisciplinary research, theory, and practice to improve individual, school, and community outcomes, and to reduce disparities among diverse populations across the Commonwealth of PA, the nation, and the global community. We strive to maximize learner success and human potential across the lifespan through prevention and intervention research and community engagement, particularly for those who face adverse conditions due to bias and systematic racism inherent in policies, procedures, and common practices. We are committed to providing high-quality education programs; conducting high-impact, interdisciplinary research; serving as a source of methodological and statistical expertise for the College; and fostering a departmental climate that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse individuals. 

Meet the Team

Dr. Peggy Van Meter Acting Department Head [email protected]  814-863-2004 College Profile

Dr. Matt McCrudden Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies [email protected] 814-863-7536 College Profile

Melissa Hummel Administrative Support Manager [email protected] 814-863-4450 College Profile

Dayna Murray Senior Administrative Assistant [email protected] 814-863-2287 College Profile

Paul Smith Senior Academic Coordinator [email protected]  814-863-4452 College Profile

Chassidy Flood Financial Associate [email protected] 814-865-8304 College Profile

Elizabeth Davis Academic Program Coordinator Special Education [email protected] 814-863-1699 College Profile

Corey Knight Academic Program Coordinator Educational Psychology & School Psychology [email protected] 814-863-0347 College Profile

Madison Woomer Academic Program Coordinator Counselor Education & Rehabilitation and Human Services [email protected] 814-865-7454 College Profile