James Newton

James Newton serves as the Interim Program Coordinator and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling within the College of Education and Professional Studies at Fort Valley State University (FVSU). He directs the School Counselor Education programs, which include the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degrees, preparing students for careers in school-based counseling environments.

His research and professional expertise spans Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, Clinical Counseling, and Counselor Education, with emphasis on:

• Vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities
• Academic and social-emotional development in K-12 settings
• Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Curriculum development for counselor training programs

These focus areas directly inform the department's academic offerings and clinical training approaches.

As Interim Program Coordinator, Dr. Newton provides academic oversight and mentorship to students across both degree programs. His leadership ensures alignment with Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards, and he is accessible for professional inquiries via newtonj@fvsu.edu.