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Michelle Cox, Ph.D.Associate Professor, School Counseling and School Psychology |
Phone: (760) 952-1765, Ext. 2284 Email: mcox@apu.edu Fax: (760) 952-1734 |
Dr, Michelle R. Cox has an extensive background in Educational and Vocational Counseling. She has been teaching in the School Counseling and School Psychology program at Azusa Pacific University since 2003 and she is also an Associate College Counselor for Victor Valley College. Prior to working for Victor Valley College, Dr. Cox assisted in the development of the Workforce Preparation program at Chaffey College, where she provided educational and vocational counseling to students receiving CalWorks benefits. She also served as a part time instructor for the University of La Verne, teaching in the Educational Counseling program. Dr. Cox has experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor serving clients who have sustained injuries and required services to return to suitable and gainful employment. She established her own Career Counseling Service providing job seeking skills to clients as well as assistance in the completion of professional resumes. Dr. Cox is active in the community, and served as Board Member and President for the Board of Education of the Adelanto School District as well as member of the Multicultural Committee for the Snowline Joint Unified School District. Her research focuses on cultural issues related to the practice of counselor education as well as career development.
Education
Ph.D. in Counseling Studies – Capella UniversityM.A. in Education – Counseling Option, California State University, San Bernardino
B.A. – Communications, University of La Verne
Credentials/Certifications
California Pupil Personal Services Credential, School Counseling
Department
- School of Education
- School Counseling and School Psychology
Courses Taught
EDCO 528 – Community, Family, and School CollaborationEDCO 533 – Counseling Theories and Techniques
EDCO 535 – Professionalism, Ethics, and Law
EDCO 549 – Career Development Theories and Techniques
EDCO 550 – Crisis/Trauma Response and Interventions
EDCO 555 – Group Counseling Skills
EDCO 575 – Clinical Practica
EDCO 579 – Sociocultural Competence
Office Hours
Wednesdays 9:30-2:30 and Thursday 1:30-4:30 (subject to change each semester)Office Location
High Desert Regional Center, Suite 200
