Vision
The vision of the Department of Counseling & Special Education is to advance knowledge and model effective practices, as well as promote advocacy both for our professions and for those whom we serve. Through sound, theory-guided and evidence-based practices, we prepare professionals to become socially responsible leaders who value the dignity and integrity of all people, particularly those who are historically underserved or under-represented.
Mission
The Department of Counseling and Special Education is a community of scholars who value the role of the practitioner in all aspects of teaching, research and service. Faculty use student-focused methods to enhance the engagement of future professionals in learning and applying their knowledge and skills in diverse settings. This commitment to theory-guided and evidence-based practices is also demonstrated through faculty's teaching, scholarship and service endeavors. We seek to foster Vincentian personalism and provide opportunities for advancement through education.