Juan Pérez, Ph.D.

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Program Coordinator, ABC & Assistant Professor
Academic Affairs
Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling
Child and Family Development

SDSU

Email

Primary Email: [email protected]
Graduate Advising: [email protected]

Phone/Fax

Primary Phone: 619-594-0001
Secondary Phone: 619-594-0002
Fax: 619-594-0001

Building/Location

Lamden Hall - 456
5500 Campanile Drive
LH-456
San Diego, CA 92182-4502
Mail Code: 4502

Files

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Website Links

Bio

Juan Pérez, Ph.D. is an early childhood educator who teaches in the Department of Child and Family Development at San Diego State University (SDSU). His research focuses on the dynamics between educators and the children and families that they serve. He earned his Ph.D. in Education from Nova Southeastern University.

Education

Ph.D. in Education, Nova Southeaster University
M.A. in Special Education with an Emphasis in Autism in Early Childhood, San Diego State University
B.A. in Psychology, San Diego State University

Areas of Expertise

special education

Areas of Specialization

early childhood education

Interests

Outside of academia, Dr. Pérez finds joy in surfing the waves along California's coastline and embarking on adventurous hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Certifications

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Board of Behavioral Sciences

Languages

English
Spanish
Spanglish

Fun Facts

Dr. Pérez once participated in a local community theater production, showcasing his unexpected talent for comedic improvisation.

Responsibilities

Faculty member, M.S. in Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling program.
Member, Department Diversity and Inclusion Planning Committee

Awards & Honors

Faculty Appreciation Award, 2024
Best New Professor, 2022

Office Hours

Monday, 3-6 p.m.
Tuesday, 9-11 a.m.

Schedule via SDSU Navigate.

Courses

Current Courses

CFD 634B: Counseling Theories and Techniques
CFD 660A: Seminar in Early Childhood Mental Health-Career Development

Past Courses Taught

CFD 634A Family Therapy Theory and Techniques
CFD 673A – Advanced ECMH: Early Childhood Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis
CFD 673B – Advanced ECMH: Early Childhood Dyadic & Family Treatment Theories and Techniques