Kevin A. Curtin

Kevin A. Curtin is a Professor of Counseling at Alfred University's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Counseling & School Psychology. He holds licenses as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Permanently Certified School Counselor (NY), and Approved Clinical Supervisor. With over 10 years of graduate teaching experience and 20 years in counseling, his expertise spans mental health counseling, family therapy, group work, and substance use disorders.

Education:

• PhD in Counseling (George Washington University, 2008)
• MS in Counseling (Radford University, 1993)
• BS in Business (St. John Fisher College, 1988)

Research Interests: Focuses on resiliency factors in exceptional youth, multifamily therapy groups, school climate improvement, service learning, and academic retention strategies. His work emphasizes underserved populations and evidence-based interventions in educational and clinical settings.

Awards:

• 2014 & 2012 Alfred University Excellence in Teaching Awards
• American Rehabilitation Counseling Association Research Award (2012)
• Association for Specialists in Group Work Emerging Scholar Award (2012)

Teaching & Supervision: Teaches courses like Counseling Ethics, Family Therapy, and Practicum Supervision. Pioneered innovative supervision techniques using netbooks for live counseling student oversight. Active in developing work-based learning interventions for adolescents with emotional disorders.