Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology

The Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology is multidisciplinary and devoted to research, teaching, and service in the use of psychological principles to promote lifelong growth, learning, and development in multiple life roles and contexts. Four disciplines are represented in the department: Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology and Methodology, School Psychology, and Special Education.

Degrees

Undergraduate

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Human Development BS | +MS Option |

Master's

Educational Psychology and Methodology MS

Educational Psychology and Methodology MS

Mental Health Counseling MS | +CGS Option |

Mental Health Counseling MS | +CGS Option |

Special Education MS

Special Education MS

Special Education MS

Special Education (Inclusion and Special Education) MS

Special Education (Inclusion and Special Education) MS

Special Education (Inclusion and Special Education) MS

Special Education (Inclusion) MS

Special Education (Inclusion) MS

Special Education (Inclusion) MS

Special Education and Literacy (I) MS

Special Education and Literacy (I) MS

Special Education and Literacy (I) MS

Special Education and Literacy (I) MS

Special Education and Literacy (II) MS

Special Education and Literacy (II) MS

Special Education and Literacy (II) MS

Doctoral

Counseling Psychology PhD | +CGS Option |

Counseling Psychology PhD | +CGS Option |

Educational Psychology PhD

Educational Psychology PhD

School Psychology PsyD

School Psychology PsyD

Certificates

School Psychology CAS

School Psychology CAS

Department News

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UAlbany Researchers Receive Grant to Address Problem Gambling Among College Students

March 6, 2025

The Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research at the University at Albany has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the National Council on Problem Gambling to engage peers in a campaign to address problem gambling among college students.

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UAlbany Researchers Make Top 2% Worldwide List

December 3, 2024

More than 40 researchers from the University at Albany have been ranked among the world’s top researchers, according to a Stanford University study published annually through Elsevier.

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President Highlights Achievements, Recognizes Publicly Engaged Faculty in Fall University Address

October 1, 2024

University at Albany President Havidán Rodríguez delivered his Fall University Address on Thursday, updating the community on the state of the University and highlighting achievements in enrollment, rankings, research, and student success and supports.

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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications

September 26, 2024

The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.

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UAlbany Analysis Finds Mobile Phone Distractions Adversely Affect Learning in Young Adults

September 17, 2024

A new analysis by University at Albany researchers in the School of Education has found that young adults exposed to mobile technology distractions had worse learning outcomes in the classroom compared to those without distractions.

Department Faculty & Staff

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Professor of Practice

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Catarina Durante Bergue Alves

Lecturer

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Heidi L. Andrade

Heidi L. Andrade

Professor

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Dr. Erin Baker

Associate Professor

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Dr. Robert Bangert-Drowns

Robert L. Bangert-Drowns

Vincent O'Leary Associate Professor

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Assistant Professor

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Klaus Cavalhieri

Klaus Cavalhieri

Assistant Professor

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M. Dolores Cimini

Director & Senior Research Scientist

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Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research

Kimberly Colvin

Kimberly Colvin

Associate Professor & Department Chair

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Dr. David Yun Dai

Professor

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Assistant Professor

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Tammy Ellis-Robinson

Tammy Ellis-Robinson

Assistant Professor; School of Education Director of Equity & Inclusion

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Michael V. Ellis

Professor Emeritus

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Callen E. Fishman

Clinical Assistant Professor; Division Director, School Psychology

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Myrna L. Friedlander

Myrna L. Friedlander

Professor and Director of Doctoral Training, Counseling Psychology

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Dr. Jason Gallo

Division Director, Counseling Psychology; Director of Master's Programs, Counseling Psychology

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Haley Muir Knox

Haley Muir Knox

Visiting Assistant Professor

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Dr. Deborah Kundert

Deborah K. Kundert

Associate Professor Emeritus

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Matthew LaFave

Assistant Director of Field Education

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Julio McLaughlin

Lecturer

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David Miller

David N. Miller

Professor

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Heta-Maria Miller

Professor of Practice

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Mariola Moeyaert

Mariola Moeyaert

Associate Professor

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Dayna Newton

Academic and Administrative Coordinator, Human Development Major

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Alexander Perez

Alexander Perez

Administrative Assistant

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Lecturer

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Susan D. Phillips

Professor

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Associate Professor

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Dr. Bruce Saddler

Associate Professor Emeritus

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Kristie Asaro-Saddler

Associate Professor; Division Director, Special Education

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Dr. Gabriel Schlomer

Gabriel Schlomer

Associate Professor & Division Director, Educational Psychology and Methodology

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Dr. Hung-Bin Sheu.

Associate Professor

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Benjamin G. Solomon

Associate Professor

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Melissa Starman

Department Coordinator

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Dr. Tianlin Wang

Assistant Professor

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Melanie M. Wilcox

Associate Professor

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Zheng Yan

Professor

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Contact the Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology

1400 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12222

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Office Hours

Virtual: Monday - Friday, 8 am-12:30 pm and 1 pm-4 pm