J. Scott Young is New Chair of Counselor Ed. Program

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Posted 8-13-08

GREENSBORO — J. Scott Young, who earned an MEd and a PhD at UNCG, has returned as chair of the top-ranked Department of Counseling and Educational Development.

Young, who specializes in spirituality in counseling, comes to UNCG from Mississippi State University, where he has taught since 1996. He began work Aug. 1, and follows Dr. L. DiAnne Borders as department chair.

He has been a practicing counselor in private practice, agency and hospital settings for more than 15 years. His leadership in the field of counseling includes service as president of the Association for Spiritual Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling and as a member of the Governing Council and Executive Committee for the American Counseling Association.

Young received UNCG’s Alumni Excellence Award in 2003. He has also received the 2007 Meritorious Service Award from the Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling and the Mississippi Counseling Association’s 2002 Outstanding Research Award.

He has co-edited two books, “Spiritual and Religious Values in Counseling: A Guide to Competent Practice” and the soon-to-be published “Counseling Research: Quantitative, Qualitative and Single Subject Design.” His articles have appeared in numerous professional journals, including Counseling & Values and The Journal of Counseling & Development.

Young is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. He is married to Sara DeHart-Young, a licensed counselor, registered art therapist and psychology instructor. The Youngs have two daughters, Savannah and Sophie.

UNCG’s counseling program, housed within the School of Education, is currently ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It has been consistently ranked in USN&WR’s top ten over the past decade.

The program offers master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees in community mental health, couple and family, gerontological, college and school counseling. Several post-master’s certificates also are offered. Approximately 30 doctoral students and 75 master’s degree students are currently enrolled.