Student Experiences
The Center on Disability and Employment provides applied learning experiences for University students. We offer a variety of opportunities to enhance programs of study such as:
- Child & Family Studies
- Educational Administration & Supervision Program
- Educational Psychology & Counseling
- Health and Safety Programs
- Human Resource Development
- Instructional Technology, Health, and Cultural Studies
- Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
Opportunities
The Self-determination project offers non-paid practicum and internship opportunities to graduate students interested in developing skills in the areas of self-determination, person-centered planning, community employment, and transition school to work. Students interested in these areas should contact Liz Fussell for an overview of the project opportunities.
Student Alumni
- Ashlee Buck
Rehabilitation Counseling Student, Spring 2009 - Stephanie Crippen
Rehabilitation Counseling Student, Fall 2008 - Lee Saecker
School Psychology Ph.D. candidate Graduate Assistant, Fall 2004 – 2006 - Valerie Bouchard
Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Assistant, Fall 2002 - Jennifer Jones
Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Assistant, Fall 2002 - Iryna Loboda
Human Resources Development Graduate Assistant, Fall 2002 - Tracy DeMar
Rehabilitation Counseling Student, Fall 2001 - Elizabeth Fussell
Rehabilitation Counseling Student, Fall 1992

Center on Disability and Employment
308 Conference Center Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4132
V/TDD: 865.974.9400
Fax: 865.974.9180
Email: cde@tennessee.edu
