dr. shanna

Shanna Broussard, Professor


Primary Research Focus

  • Multicultural Diversity, Equitable Services for Individuals with Disabilities, and Educational Equity

Professional Biography

Dr. Shanna Broussard  is a professor in the Department of Counseling. Dr. Broussard received her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She has been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor since 2002. Dr. Broussard’s research interests include cultural diversity, equitable services for individuals with disabilities, and educational equity. She has presented and published several articles related to her research interests. Dr. Broussard is also co-author of the book Cultural and Educational Excellence Revisited: Knowing, Doing, Being, and Becoming as though Saving the African American Child Matters.

Courses Taught

  • COUN 593 – Human Growth & Development
  • COUN 832 – Introduction to Counseling
  • COUN 834 – Introduction to Counseling & Personality Theories
  • COUN 876 – Introduction to Career Development in Counseling
  • COUN 895 – Ethics & Professional Issues in Counseling
  • COUN 911 – Individual Appraisal in Guidance
  • COUN 913 – Counseling & Individual Casework
  • COUN 915 – Vocational Assessment
  • COUN 999 – Dissertation

Academic Degrees

  • Ph.D., Rehabilitation, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
  • M.S., Rehabilitation Administration & Services, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
  • B.S., Rehabilitation Services, Southern University