Jennifer Barna, Ph.D., NCC, ACS
Associate Professor Program Director, School Counseling
jbarna@marywood.edu
570-346-6211 x2328
McGowan 1028
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP)
Virginia Polytechnic University - 2009
Master of Education in School Counseling (CACREP)
James Madison University - 2000
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Kutztown University - 1998
Clinical Specialization
children and adolescents
Research Interests
school counselor preparation and training, experiential learning, college and career readiness, high functioning autism
Jennifer Barna, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor, and the graduate Counseling Program Coordinator at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barna is a National Certified Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and is a certified PK-12 school counselor. Dr. Barna holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her leadership roles include Past President of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association and President of the Pennsylvania Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors. She has extensive experience working with elementary and middle school students in her previous positions as a professional school counselor and elementary crisis counselor.
Courses Taught
COUN 506: Student Academic and Career Development for School Counselors; COUN 535: Student Social and Emotional Development for School Counselors; COUN 510: Principles and Practices of Professional School Counseling; COUN 540: Developing and Managing a Successful School Counseling Program; COUN 522a: Practicum: PreK-12 School Counseling; COUN 560: Internship, PreK-12 School Counseling; COUN 402: Group Work in Counseling and Development
