David R. Morrison, EdD

Professor, School Counseling and School Psychology

Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5129

Fax: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5351

Email: [email protected]

Office Location: Building One, Room 129

David R. Morrison, EdD, is the chair of the department of School Counseling/ School Psychology. Under the leadership of Morrison the department continues to evolve and make significant and relevant contributions in the field of education. The programs of school psychology and school counseling are highly regarded in the professional community. The school psychology program is a approved by the National Association of School Psychologist (NASP). The School Counseling Program offers a Masters of Arts in Educational and Clinical Counseling; this innovative degree/credential combines a clinical mental health emphasis with traditional educational expertise and will offer graduates the ability to meet the changing demands of school based mental health services.
Morrison, a licensed Educational Psychologist, has been active in providing school districts educationally related mental health services for over 30 years. He has provided psychological and behavioral services for students and their families in a variety of residential and psychiatric settings. His clinical expertise is in psychoeducational assessment and treatment of students identified as emotionally disturbed.

Education

• Post Doctorate Specialization, Clinical Neuropsychology, Fielding Graduate University 2006
• EdD, Educational Psychology, United States International University 1992
• Dissertation: Guided Group Interaction Revisited: An Evaluation of Residential Treatment Effectiveness as Defined by Outcome Performance Standards
• MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, University of La Verne 1981
• MS, School Counseling, University of LaVerne 1978
• BA, Psychology, Azusa Pacific University 1976

Credentials/Certifications

• Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP 3175 (California)
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential: Endorsement School Psychology
• Pupil Personnel Services Credential: Endorsement School Counseling

Academic Area

• School of Education

Expertise

• Child Psychology
• School Counseling
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Educational Psychology

Courses Taught

• EDCO 572 – Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology
• EDPY 637 – Child Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment
• EDPY 681 – Psychoeducational Assessment I
• EDPY 682 – Psychoeducational Assessment II