M. Sylvia Fernandez

Biography

M. Sylvia Fernandez, PhD joined the Counseling Department in the Adrian Dominican School of Education in 2002 and holds the rank of Professor. Dr. Fernandez earned a BA in Psychology, BS in English Education, MS in Educational Psychology, and PhD in Counselor Education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She is credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Supervision Specialty License in Arkansas; a National Certified Counselor and a National Certified School Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); an Approved Clinical Supervisor by The Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE); and a Mental Health Facilitator by the NBCC-I and WHO. Dr. Fernandez has extensive service and leadership experience in state, national, and international counseling professional organizations. She has served as Chair of the Board of Directors of NBCC and NBCC-International. She also serves as the chapter faculty advisor for the Chi Sigma Iota-Beta Upsilon Chapter. Dr. Fernandez's professional and research interests include multicultural issues in counseling and related disciplines, counselor education and credentialing, and clinical supervision.

Research Interest

Credentialing and Education