Advancing Learning, Well-Being and Educational Success
The Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology conducts research and leads outreach initiatives that support learning, mental health and positive development across the lifespan. Through partnerships with schools, families, communities and organizations, faculty and students explore effective approaches to prevention, intervention, assessment and educational practice.
By connecting research with real-world application, ESCP develops evidence-based programs and resources that improve outcomes for children, adolescents and adults. This work strengthens schools and communities, supports well-being and helps address some of the most pressing educational and mental health challenges facing society today.
Missouri Prevention Science Institute
Missouri Prevention Science Institute (MPSI) brings community members and researchers together to help schools and families apply techniques that promote social and academic success. Through community outreach, the institute provides parent training and teacher consultation services as well as conducting groundbreaking research in the field of prevention science.
National Center for Rural School Mental Health (NCRSMH) develops and evaluates evidence-based approaches that help rural schools support student mental health and well-being. Through partnerships with educators, researchers and school districts, the center advances strategies for early identification, prevention and intervention while building schools' capacity to address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in rural communities.
Prosocial Development & Education explores how educators can foster kindness, cooperation and positive engagement in schools. Grounded in decades of developmental psychology research, the project focuses on evidence-based practices that strengthen teacher-student relationships, promote prosocial behavior and create supportive classroom environments. Through professional learning and outreach, the project helps educators build classrooms where students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Faculty in the Department of Educational, School & Counseling Psychology conduct research that advances understanding of learning, development and mental health. Their work spans areas such as counseling, school psychology, educational psychology and assessment, with a focus on improving well-being and supporting success for individuals across educational and community settings.
