Santa Clara University

School of Education and Counseling Psychology

Prospective Graduate Student Conference

April 20th, 2013 | 9:30am to 4:30pm

Benson Memorial Center
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Conference Program

 
9:30am to 10:00am Williman Room
Check-In, Continental Breakfast & Networking

Welcome Address
10:00am to 10:40am Williman Room
Know Thyself: Finding Your Graduate Program
Understand how your skills, interests, values, and goals are essential in guiding your graduate school choices. Prospective graduate students will explore how personal and academic aspirations can further your graduate school and career goals.
Nick Ladany, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University



Session 1

10:45am to 11:30am Parlor C
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Graduate Application Process
Learn how to craft a successful resume, understand the purpose of purpose statements, prepare for standardized tests, obtain relevant experience, and acquire letters of recommendation.
Megan France, Ph.D., Director of Assessment, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
Kelly Pjesky, M.A., Director of Admissions, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University



Session 2

11:35am to 12:15pm Parlor C
The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media: Preparing Your Virtual Self for Graduate School
Does your online persona require some polishing? Recognize what to do and what to avoid when packaging your online identity.
Pedro Hernandez-Ramos, Ph.D., Department Chair of Education; Coordinator, Science Technology, Environmental Education, Mathematics (STEEM) Program, Santa Clara University
Steve Johnson, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer of Education; Director, Character Education, Catholic Education Advisor, Markkula Center, Santa Clara University
12:20pm to 1:20pm Williman Room
Lunch


Session 3

1:20pm to 2:00pm Parlor C
Interviewing for Success
Experience what to expect and how to respond during individual and group admissions' interviews. 
Harold Hoyle, Ph.D.  Lecturer of Education, Santa Clara University
Cheryl McElvain, Ed.D., Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Education and Teacher Credential Programs, Santa Clara University
Priscilla Myers, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Reading Specialist in Education, Santa Clara University



Concurrent Sessions 5A & 5B

2:05pm to 2:45pm Session 5A, Parlor C Session 5B, Parlor A
Discipline Specific Admissions Applications
Prepare for the journey that you will take as a graduate student in specific disciplines.
Session 5A: Graduate Programs in Teacher Education and Preparation
Marco Bravo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, Santa Clara University
Melissa Gilbert, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, Santa Clara University
Lisa Goldstein, Ph.D., Director of Teacher Education; University Coordinator of CTC Credential Programs, Santa Clara University Session

5B: Graduate Programs in Professional Therapy, Counseling, and Psychology
Jerrold Shapiro, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
2:50pm to 3:15pm Williman Room
Santa Clara University School of Education and Counseling Psychology Information Session (optional)
Kelly Pjesky, M.A., Director of Admissions, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
3:15pm to 4:30pm Williman Patio
Cocktail Reception & Networking
 
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For more information, please contact Kelly Pjesky (Director of Admissions):
kpjesky@scu.edu


408-554-7884