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| The Department of Human Development and Services
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Welcome to the Department of Human Development and Services (HDSV) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University! Housed in the School of Education, we offer multiple graduate programs and are pleased to serve students from across North Carolina and the United States. Although many participants are enrolled in full-time graduate study, the Department welcomes practicing professionals who choose to pursue their studies on a part-time basis. Course work in the Department is generally offered in the evenings to accommodate the professional development needs of our adult learners.
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The objective of the Department of Human Development and Services is to prepare individuals for professional roles in Adult Education, Counseling, and School Administration. As such, all departmental studies are grounded in philosophical, theoretical, methodological, and practical foundations that describe adult education, counseling practice, or leadership. In addition, the department emphasizes the importance of multiculturalism, assessment, and social justice. Using the most current teaching technologies and adult learning theories, course content is delivered in a variety of in-person, hybrid, and online modalities. HDSV prepares students to be critical thinkers in a global society. Student leadership skills are cultivated through a combination of mentoring, student organizations, service learning experiences, and community partnerships.
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Dr. Miriam Wagner
HDSV Chair
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Departmental graduates pursue professional careers within a variety of human service settings, including, but not limited to, schools, higher education, public and private counseling centers, rehabilitation agencies, community development organizations, non-profit agencies, private corporations, clinical mental health agencies, and university extension programs. Students are also prepared and encouraged to continue their education through doctoral work in their respective fields.
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| Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Human Development and Services is to provide a comprehensive learning environment that encourages the development of helping professionals to serve a changing, diverse, and complex global society. The department is committed to serving our surrounding communities and North Carolina in training future counselors, educators, and administrators with an emphasis on multiculturalism, assessment, and social justice through the lifespan. We strive to create a supportive instructional community with rich field experiences and meaningful professional partnerships that motivate our students to become highly competent scientist practitioners.
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Programs in the Department
The department offers three master's programs: (a) Master of Science degree in Counseling, (b) Master of Science degree in Adult Education, and (c) Master of Science in School Administration. Admission and continuance to these programs is based on each area’s defined criteria. All programs require application through the NCAT Graduate School.
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Adult Education
The Adult and Continuing Education Program at North Carolina A & T State University is designed to prepare effective adult educators who will become change agents within local and international communities. Curricular experiences emphasize the historical, philosophical, and socio-cultural foundations of adult education with a special focus on the Black Diaspora. Graduates are prepared to work as community activists, agency supervisors/directors, program planners, program facilitators/planners, community leaders/organizers, directors of professional organizations, media organizers, and many other community roles. The Adult Education program follows the professional standards devised by the Commission of Professors of Adult Education.
Dr. Sharon Waldrum is the coordinator of the Adult Education program and the contact for additional information.
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Counseling
The Master of Science in Counseling program is divided into three specialty areas: Community Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling. Each program offers a distinct, comprehensive curriculum consistent with accreditation standards. For the School and Community programs, the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) is the accrediting body. North Carolina A&T State University was the first Historically Black College or University to earn this distinction. Furthermore, the Rehabilitation program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). The Counseling programs also offer add-on certificates in Marriage and Family Counseling, Vocational Evaluation & Work Adjustment, and Addictions Counseling. |
HDSV Students
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Each counseling program prepares graduates to work in unique settings consistent with curricular experiences. For more information on these programs, please visit their websites or contact the respective program coordinator.
Dr. Caroline Booth is the coordinator of the Community Counseling program.
Dr. Tyra Turner-Whitaker is the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Counseling program. New Doctoral Program
Dr. Shirlene Smith-Augustine is the coordinator of the School Counseling program.
School Administration
The Master of School Administration Degree program is designed to prepare school executives for the public schools of North Carolina and the nation. The program reinforces the mission of the University and the School of Education to prepare education professionals as facilitators of learning. School Administration graduates work in administrative positions at the school building level, and/or assume positions with local, state, and national organizations that focus on educational issues in professional development, curriculum, research or policy making. Graduates of School Administration are eligible for licensure from the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction (SDPI) and may be qualified for administration certification in other states. Program content is aligned with the North Carolina Standards for School Executives, the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium standards for school leaders (ISLLC), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for advanced programs in educational leadership.
Dr. Linda Hopson is the coordinator of the MSA program. To receive more information on this program, contact Leslie Justice, administrative support specialist, at (336) 285-2151.
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The Department of Human Development and Services
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
School of Education - 329
Greensboro, NC 27411
Telephone: (336) 334-7916
hdsv@ncat.edu
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