Graduate Faculty

Problem gambling, problem online gaming, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health and addictive disorders, trauma recovery, feedback-informed treatment, program development

Civic engagement of youth, teaching history, teaching social studies, equitable practices

Educational Administration Preparation, Practicum/Internship Activities, Case Study Research, Dissertation/Thesis Writing, Invitational Education

Middle and high school language arts, development of knowledge for new teachers, using teacher research to support knowledge development in new teachers, teaching middle and high school literature

Substance Abuse/Dependence, Suicide, At-Risk Youth, Supervision (Practicum/Internship), Counseling Student Retention Policies/Evaluation, Counselor Burnout, Spirituality, Wellness

School Readiness, Early Intervention, Academic Achievement, Consultation, International School Psychology 

Addictions treatment, mental health care, counselor education, clinical supervision, housing resources, curriculum development, volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, grant writing.

Research Methods & Statistics, Gay & Lesbian Identity Development, Sexual Minority Issues in Counseling

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Pedagogy

Learning-Focused Leadership, The Generation and Use of Equity-focused Education Policy and Practice Interactional Analysis, Qualitative and Quantitative Research and Evaluation

Institutional research, strategic planning, equity and diversity, student access and success, quantitative and qualitative research methods, program evaluation and assessment

Science Education, Teacher Education, Democratic Education, Secondary Education, Public School Reform, Science Teaching

Philosophy of Education, Curriculum Theory, Teacher Preparation, and Environmental Education

Leadership for Equity and Social Justice, Construction of Privilege in Schools, Human Development, Applied Research Methods,

Policy Development and Implementation; Strategic Planning; Diversity Education; Conflict Mediation and Crisis Intervention; Student Organization Advising; Campus-wide Program Development; Recruitment, Selection, and Supervision; Personal and Career Choice Counseling; Curriculum Development; Student Conduct; Budget and Resource Management; Fundraising and Parent & Alumni Development

K-12 Mathematics, Reform in K-12 Mathematics Education, Equity in Mathematics Education, Learning Progressions in Mathematics, Early Childhood Mathematics, English Language Learners and Mathematics, Culturally Responsive Supervision, Dialogic Teaching in Mathematics.

Motivational Interviewing, Group Counseling, ASCA Model

Compassion, Acceptance, and Mindfulness-based Therapeutic Modalities and Interventions; Shame Dynamics in Therapy; Shame Dynamics in Power, Privilege, and Oppression; Compassion Training; Mindfulness Training; Trauma; Body Image; Gender and Sexuality; Health Psychology; Training and Supervision; Clinical System Administration; Organizational Development and Consultation

Traumatic Stress, Resilience, Vicarious Resilience, Human Rights, Decolonization, Family Therapy Supervision, Clinical Supervision, Domestic Violence, Animal-Human Bond and Counseling, Ecoinformed Family Therapy

Families, Couples and Individual Therapies; Diagnosis and Treatment of College Students, Children, Adolescents, Community Women, Couples and Families, and People with Chronic Mental Illness

culture and cultural identity, gender, social constructionist and contextual approaches, couples therapy, and parent-child relationships

Gender, race, and class in family therapy; sociocultural dynamics in family therapy; feminist perspectives in family therapy; family systems; family therapy assessment; couples and sex therapy

Adolescent Development, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Trauma, Clinical Supervision

Affirmative counseling with transgender and LGBQ individuals, multicultural & social justice counseling competencies, advocacy in schools, group counseling, school counseling, college counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy and MFT education, Critical social theory in the practice of family therapy, Internationalizing family therapy, Certified Problem Gambling Counselor, AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Equity and Social Justice, Secondary School Reform, Professional Learning Communities, Leadership Development, Courage and Renewal Facilitation, Inquiry Teams, Leadership Performance Coaching.

Lifespan Development, Group Counseling with Children, Social & Emotional Assessment of Children, Developmentally Appropriate Methods of Counseling Children

Dr. Muzacz’s research interests include addictions, multicultural counseling, health disparities and human sexuality – including sexual identity, fantasy and behavior, especially among underrepresented or alternative populations.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Issues; Feminist Therapies; Counselor Supervision; Ecosystemic Child/Adolescent Treatment

Adult Development, Critical Psychology, Social Theory, Global Community Psychology, Dialogue Practices for Deep Democracy

The Practice of Creative Writing, Teaching Writing, Ethnography of One’s Own Culture, Writing & Teaching Writing, The Poetry of William Stafford, The Literary Center as a Resource for Cultural Change, Peace-Making

Educational Research, Assessment, & Technology; Social Justice & Diversity; Internship; Meeting Counseling Needs of Diverse Populations in Schools; Trauma-Informed Work in Schools; Increasing Academic Resiliency; Strengthening Family & School Connections; Post-Secondary College & Career Development for First Generation & Students of Color; School-Based Research Evaluation and Consultation

Curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the visual arts, using teacher research to support knowledge development in new teachers, literacy in the arts.

Literacy, Elementary Education, Children’s Literature, Reading and Writing, Connections, the Arts in Education, New Literacies

Qualitative research methods, race and teaching, equity and social justice, teacher research.

Sexuality, Pleasure, Marginalization, Positive Therapy