Ass. Prof. Dr. Jonique R. Childs

Jonique R. Childs is an assistant professor in the College of Education Student Development program. Dr. Childs completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Iowa. She has completed an graduate minor in Multicultural Education & Cultural Competency and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Jonique has dual Masters degrees MS.Eds in school and clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in career development. Dr. Childs has previous experiences as an at-risk school counselor, college career counselor and recruiter, and clinical mental health counselor on the national suicide prevention hotline. She has served various individuals from different ethnic backgrounds to include adolescent, high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and older adults. Dr. Child’s research investigates the psychosocial needs of students of color that also identify as First-Generation in P-20 areas of personal, social, emotional, academic, and career attainment of post-secondary education.