The faculty in the Neag School’s Counselor Education Program are among the top experts in their field. Here are their recent accomplishments in publishing, service, and leadership.
Author: Mikala Kane
Meet New Assistant Professor Dr. Latoya Haynes-Thoby
Latoya Haynes-Thoby was appointed an assistant professor of counseling in Fall 2022. She came to the Neag School from the University of Florida’s College of Education, where she served as an assistant professor. Haynes-Thoby’s work explores the benefits of trauma prevention and trauma-responsive counseling that is culturally relevant and promotes resilience. As such, her research focuses on individual and community healing from trauma. Continue reading
Neag School Launches Licensed Professional Counselor Certificate
The UConn Neag School of Education’s Counselor Education Program is excited to announce the launch of its Licensed Professional Counselor Graduate Certificate Program. The 18-credit online certificate is designed to bridge the requirements for school counselors (or school counselors-in-training) interested in pursuing LPC licensure in Connecticut. Nationally and across Connecticut, the mental health workforce needs to expand to meet societal demand for counseling and other mental health services. Continue reading