Partners - Education Council Members
To further support service providers, NJAMHAA has established strong relationships with a variety of businesses that offer products and services that help providers improve the effectiveness of their services, as well as organizations whose missions are also aligned with providers' goals.
Education Council Members
Adtalem Global Education
At Adtalem Global Education, we seek to empower students and members to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Adtalem is a leading healthcare educator that partners with organizations to proactively address future workforce needs and empowers career development with access to world-class academic curriculums, certifications and training programs across the medical and healthcare industries.
Caldwell College
Caldwell College offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a double major in Psychology and Art (Art Therapy Track). Specializations include Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy, and BS in Psychology/MA in Occupational Therapy. The school also has graduate programs in several counseling specialties.
Robin Davenport, MS, LPC, ACS, Executive Director, Wellness Center, Counseling and Health Services
120 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-618-3905
Columbia University
Columbia University's School of Social Work consists of MSW and PhD programs, as well as continuing education. The university's Social Intervention Group develops and implements evidence-based sustainable solutions to emerging health and social issues affecting diverse populations domestically and globally and is training the next generation of scientists from underrepresented affected communities to address these issues.
Timothy Hunt, Associate Director, Social Intervention Group
1255 Amsterdam Avenue
New York City, NY 10027
212-851-2431
Georgian Court University
Georgian Court University's Department of Psychology and Counseling's undergraduate and graduate programs equip students for a variety of careers in the psychology and counseling arena, such as becoming therapists or psychology teachers. The clinical mental health counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, and the psychology program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists. Georgian Court offers undergraduate courses in psychiatric rehabilitation and psychology, and graduate programs in applied behavior analysis, clinical mental health counseling and school psychology.
David M. Wilson, PhD, BCBA-D, Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of the Applied Behavior Analysis Program
113 Farley Center
Lakewood, NJ 08701
732-987-2645
Montclair State University
Montclair State University offers Bachelor's and Master of Arts degrees in Psychological Sciences. This accelerated program is best suited for students who know they want to pursue either a doctorate in psychology or who want to obtain intensive training in research design and data analysis for entry-level positions in data-driven industries, such as health, pharmaceutical, banking, insurance, advertising or consulting.
The Psychology "4 + 1" Bachelors/MBA program consists of five years of study, during which students will spend the first three years taking courses as required for the Psychology bachelor's degree work program. In their fourth year, they will complete (along with required undergraduate program courses) 6 credits' worth of graduate business (MBA) coursework which will satisfy both undergraduate degree requirements and count toward achievement of the MBA degree. In their fifth year, students will take the remaining courses required for a General MBA, in full-time format.
Milton Fuentes, PsyD, Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising
1 Normal Avenue Dickson Hall, Room 216
Montclair, NJ 07043
973-655-7967
New Jersey City University
NJCU's Psychology Department prepares students for numerous and varied career options, including teaching, research, consultant work and clinicians, in an assortment of settings, such as schools, corporations, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
For undergraduates, NJCU offers a major, minor and teaching certification program. For students pursuing graduate work, there are three tracks from which to choose.
Vaibhavee Agaskar, PhD, Professor of Counselor Education
15 Warren St., #407Jersey City, NJ 07302
248-250-0833
New York University Silver School of Social Work
New York University's Silver School of Social Work offers degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. It is a premier locus for research and education of professional social workers, offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs. The School serves as a major postgraduate training center for practicing social workers through its continuing education coursework and events, and offers master's students intensive learning opportunities in family and children's services, mental health, integrated health, substance misuse and co-occurring disorders, palliative and end-of-life care, restorative justice, and other innovative and emerging areas of social work.
Jennifer Manuel, PhD, MSW, BS, Associate Professor
1 Washington Sq. N
.New York, NY 10003
212-998-9099
Rowan University
Rowan University offers a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Sciences, which prepares students for research-oriented careers that may require graduate level training, such as experimental psychology, human factors, neuroscience, social and personality, quantitative, clinical psychology, and psychiatry and the medical field.
The Bachelor's in Psychology program focuses on the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. Coursework includes biological basis of behavior, lifespan development and research methods. Students complete field experiences in drug/alcohol treatment facilities, human services agencies, residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities, and correctional facilities.
Alicia Monroe, Associate Director, Office of Career Advancement
201 Mullica Hill Rd
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856-256-4500
Rutgers School of Health Professions
With 35+ degrees and certificates at the graduate and undergraduate level, Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is the largest, most comprehensive health professions school in the nation. Degree and certificate programs are offered for both entry-level students and practicing health professionals. Our undergraduate students complete their degrees at Rutgers SHP after taking general education courses at our partner schools or other accredited colleges. The school offers certificate, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programs.
Nora Barrett, MSW, LCSW, CPRP, Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions
675 Hoes Lane, Research Tower, 8th Floor
Piscataway, NJ 08854
908-889-2431
nora.barrett@rutgers.edu
www.rutgers.edu
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University has undergraduate programs in Psychology and Social Work, as well as an Interdisciplinary Certificate in Gerontology and a Certificate in Social Work Policy and Justice.
All Social Work students graduate with a year and a half of internship experience and connections to organizations such as the Department of Children and Families, state senators, the Department of Human Services, hospitals, schools, non-profits, and community outreach organizations. There are also plenty of opportunities to participate in research projects as early as freshman year, such as those focusing on drug addiction, mental health disorders, and public policy. Seton Hall is a partner in the Baccalaureate Child Welfare Educational Program (BCWEP), which allows our students to intern with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P), receive tuition remission during their senior year, and obtain a full-time job after graduation.
The Psychology program emphasizes research-related skills and the scientific aspects of psychology, so it's ideal for students interested in doctoral programs in psychology or medical school. Students can conduct research with faculty starting in their sophomore year in areas such as sports psychology, anxiety disorders, organizational behavior, behavioral neuroscience, memory, and depression.
Mary Landriau, Faculty Associate and Director of BSW Field Education, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice
400 South Orange Ave
.South Orange, NJ 07079
973-275-4830
Stockton University
Stockton University has Bachelor's degree programs in Psychology and Social Work. The psychology major prepares students to work under supervision when providing psychological services and also prepares students for business, law school, research, teacher certification, and more. The Social Work Program's mission is to prepare undergraduate social work majors for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities by providing a broad-based, professional education that rests on a solid liberal arts foundation. The Program also seeks to serve the larger college community through Social Work and General Studies course offerings that have universal appeal to those seeking a better understanding of the human condition. The Program's central focus is on producing graduates who have a lifetime commitment to upholding human rights, respecting human diversity, and working towards social and economic justice in their professional and personal lives.
Kathleen Siracusa, MSW, LCSW, Coordinator of MSW Field Education
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205
609-626-6065
The College of New Jersey
Students in The College of New Jersey's Psychology program gain the expertise through courses, internships, and faculty-led research, which prepare them for advanced study and exciting careers. Specializations include Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling & Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Social Psychology. The college also offers a dual major in Psychology and Education.
Shannon Conklin, MSEd, Director of Career and Leadership Development
1938 Pennington Rd., P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08618
609-771-2161
Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS) program and a BS in Psychology/Master of Science in Community Trauma Counseling (Accelerated BS/MS) program. The school also offers a combined BS in Psychology/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and BS in Psychology/MS in Community and Trauma Counseling degrees, which are designed for students who know they want to pursue professional careers as occupational therapists or counselors.
The Jefferson School of Population Health trains leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform the delivery of health services by working within and across critical stakeholder groups including: healthcare providers and delivery systems; health insurance companies and third-party payers; drug and device manufactures; technology companies; management consulting firms; and community organizations. Graduate programs are available in all key areas of population health improvement: applied health economics and outcomes research; health policy and administration; healthcare quality and safety; operational excellence; population health sciences; population health management; and public health.
Jeanne Felter, PhD, LPC, Associate Professor; Co-director, Jefferson Trauma Education Network; Dept. Chair, Counseling and Behavioral Health
4201 Henry Avenue, Ronson Suite 125
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-951-0434
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice contributes to the advancement of more effective, efficient, and humane human services through education, research, and civic engagement. In pursuit of this mission, the theory-based masters and doctoral programs in social work, social welfare, nonprofit leadership, and social policy encourage students to think and work across disciplinary lines and cultures, as well as across national and international boundaries. The pursuit of social justice is at the heart of the School's knowledge-building activities.
Malitta Engstrom, PhD, LCSW, MSW Program Faculty Director and Associate Professor, School of Social Policy & Practice
3701 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-6454
malitta@sp2.upenn.edu
www.upenn.edu
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