Debra Cobia

Debra Cobia, Ed. D.

Associate Dean & Director of Ed.D. in Professional Counseling and Supervision

Phone: 678-839-6119 | Fax: 678-839-6098

Email:  dcobia@westga.edu

Office: Education Center 102 B

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00pm


Biography

Dr. Debra C. Cobia is the Associate Dean for Assessment and Research in the College of Education, and Professor and Director of the Professional Counseling and Supervision doctoral degree program in the Department of Collaborative Support and Intervention. She teaches graduate courses in program evaluation and directed doctoral research. Her scholarly program falls under the broad umbrella of Professional Issues in Counselor Education with emphases in the preparation and practices of counselors, counselor educators, and counselor supervisors. She is nationally recognized for her contributions to the field in the area of assessment in counselor education. For example, she has several publications, both invited and peer reviewed, about the use of portfolios in assessing counseling candidates performance. She is the co-author of a textbook used in school counseling specialty preparation courses. Prior to her appointment at UWG, Dr. Cobia was a school counselor in Georgia, and a professor of counselor education at Auburn University.

Education/Degrees

  • Early Childhood Education, Auburn University, 1976
  • M.Ed., Behavior Disorders/Emotional Disturbance, West Georgia College, 1979
  • Ed.S., Counseling and Guidance, West Georgia College, West Georgia College, 1983
  • Ed.D., Counselor Education minor in Educational Psychology [CACREP accredited], The University of Alabama, 1990

Courses Taught