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Faculty Profiles
Dr. Michael P. AccordinoAssociate Professor of Rehabilitation
and Disability Studies
Professional Profile
- D.Ed. - The Pennsylvania State University, 1998
- M.Ed. - The Pennsylvania State University, 1992
- B.S. - The Pennsylvania State University, 1987
Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Areas of concentration:
Psychiatric rehabilitation/mental health counseling, disability and its effects on families
Professor Deborah C. Cook
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Professional Profile
- M.Ed. - University of Massachusetts, 1980
- B.S. - University of Massachusetts, 1976
Certifications:
CCC/SLP
Areas of concentration:
Speech-language pathology, Audiology and Communication Disorders, Deaf Studies
Dr. J. Patrick DecoteauProfessor of Rehabilitation
and Disability Studies
Professional Profile
- Ph.D. - University of Illinois, 1988
- M.Ed. - Plymouth State College, 1978
- B.A. - University of New Hampshire, 1973
Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Areas of concentration:
Assessment & Appraisal in Rehabilitation, Interviewing & Casework, Introduction to Personal Health, Psychology of Disability, Independent Living Rehabilitation, Employment & Placement Strategies, Casework Management
Dr. Bernard J. Graney
Professor of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Professional Profile
- Ph.D. - Syracuse University, 1979
- M.S. - Syracuse University, 1974
- B.A. - State University of New York at Brockport, 1969
Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Areas of concentration:
Children and Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Administration, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Problems
Dr. Robert L. Hewes
Chair, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Professional Profile
- Rh.D. - Southern Illinois University, 1998
- M.S. - Springfield College, 1995
- B.S. - The Ohio State University, 1991
Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Areas of concentration:
Substance Abuse and Family Treatment, Psychosocial Issues in Disability, Counseling Techniques, Research Methods, and Ethics
Professor Thomas J. Ruscio
Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling
Professional Profile
- C.A.S. - Springfield College, 1966
- M.Ed. - Springfield College, 1965
- B.A. - American International College
Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Rehabilitaton Counselor (LRC)
Areas of concentration:
Administration, Rehabilitation History and Philosophy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Counseling
Dr. Joseph F. Stano
Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling
Professional Profile
- Ph.D.- University of Connecticutt, 1982
- M.A..C.A.G.S - Assumption College, 1974
- B.A. - Assumption College, 1972
Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Rehabilitaton Counselor (LRC)
Areas of concentration:
Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment, Rehabilitation Neuropsychology, Assessment, Medical Rehabilitation