Jennifer Campbell

Dr. Jennifer Campbell is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education within the College of Education at the University of West Georgia (UWG). She serves as Co-Director of the Office of Field Experiences (OFE) for Special Education, Speech/Language, and Counseling, playing a key role in coordinating field placements and clinical training for future educators.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Arts, Clemson University, 1996
• Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Clemson University, 1998
• Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Administration and Supervision, Furman University, 2003
• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Clemson University, 2014

Dr. Campbell’s research and professional interests focus on critical areas in special education, including high incidence disabilities, early literacy development, teacher retention, educational administration, and due process procedures. Her work bridges practical classroom experience with academic preparation, informed by over 15 years as a K–12 educator and administrator in South Carolina, followed by a decade in higher education across multiple states.

She teaches a range of graduate-level courses such as Characteristics of Learners: Mild Disabilities, Curriculum Design and Implementation in Special Education, Multiculturalism and Special Education, Research Seminar, and Internship in Special Education, primarily delivered in extended or online formats. These courses reflect her expertise in curriculum, research, and field-based training.

Dr. Campbell has held faculty positions at universities in South Carolina, Colorado, and Arizona before joining UWG, demonstrating a national engagement in special education teacher preparation. Her leadership in the Office of Field Experiences underscores her commitment to connecting theory with practice.

There are no scientific awards listed in the available profile.

She advises and mentors graduate students in special education, particularly through internship and research seminar courses, though specific student names are not provided. She is actively involved in curriculum development and clinical supervision, contributing to the training of future special educators. While no external grants are mentioned, her role suggests involvement in program-level funding and accreditation efforts related to teacher education.

She maintains regular office hours in the Education Annex, Room 228, and is accessible via email and phone, supporting a student-centered approach to academic engagement.