Niloufer M. Merchant, Ed.D., L.P., N.C.C.
Professor
Education Building B233
P. (320)308-5194
F. (320) 308-3216
nmmerchant@stcloudstate.edu
Niloufer Merchant is a professor in the Community Psychology undergraduate and Community Counseling Graduate programs at St. Cloud State University since 1991. She is a an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), and in 2011-12 served as the President of the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) a division of ACA. She has held other leadership positions, including Department Chair, 2004 - 2010; Board President for the Multicultural Center of Central Minnesota, 2005-2007; Interim Director of the SCSU Women’s Center, 2002- 2003; and Interim Cultural Diversity Director for St. Cloud School District,1999-2000. Niloufer is a Licensed Psychologist and National Certified Counselor, providing clinical and consulting services in the community. She also provides in-services and trainings in the area of cultural competence. Her research and interest areas include group work, multicultural counseling and competence, mind-body healing, and social justice issues.
Education
- Ed.D Counseling University of Cincinnati, OH
- M.A. Counseling University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, WI
- M.A. Psychology University of Wisconsin-Whitewater-University of Pune, India
Professional Credentials/Licensure
- National Certified Counselor
- Licensed Psychologist
Program Areas
- Undergraduate Community Psychology
- Graduate Community Counseling
Research/Interest Areas
- Group Work
- Racial and Cultural Identity
- Mind-body healing
- Gender Issues
- Trauma
- Working with underserved populations
- Grass-roots community organization
Courses Taught
- CPSY 102 - Introduction to Applying Psychology Lab
- CPSY 326 - Fieldwork
- CPSY 384 - Individual and Group Differences
- CPSY 444 - Internship
- CPSY 658 - Multicultural Counseling
- CPSY 666 - Group Process and Dynamics
- CPSY 668 - Counseling Procedures
- CPSY 669 - Practicum
- CPSY 698 - Group Practicum
- CPSY 696 - Supervised Internship
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