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Derek Seward

Derek Seward
Associate Professor
Phone: 315.443.9623
Address: 440C Sims Hall
Academic Program Area Focus: Counseling and Counselor Education

Derek Xavier Seward is an associate professor in the Counseling and Human Services Department at Syracuse University. Dr. Seward’s scholarly interests focus primarily on the multicultural and social justice development of mental health professionals, with a particular interest in professionals of color. He teaches courses across the CACREP doctoral and master’s program curricula for students in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, student affairs counseling, and counselor education tracks. Dr. Seward serves on the editorial boards for the Journal of Counseling Leadership and Advocacy, and the Journal for Counselor Preparation and Supervision. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State, National Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Rochester
  • Ed.M., Teachers College, Columbia University
  • M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
  • B.A., University of Rochester

Research & Scholarship

Research Focus:

Multicultural and social justice development of mental health professionals, with a particular interest in professionals of color.