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C. Emmanuel Ahia, Ph.D., J.D.

Associate Professor, Counseling
  • Email Address: eahia@rider.edu
  • Phone: (609) 896-5339
  • Fax: (609)896-5362
  • Office: Memorial 202E
  • Mailing Address: 2083 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
  • University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, Arkansas, J.D., 1990.
  • Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois; Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Counseling), 1983.
  • Wheaton Graduate School; Wheaton, Illinois M.A. in Interpersonal Communication; Minor in Counseling    Psychology, 1980.
  • Wheaton College; Wheaton, Illinois; B.A. Liberal Arts, 1978.

 EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND 

  • Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

    Associate Professor, 1993-Present
    Assistant Professor, 1990-1993
     

  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ar. Counselor and Adjunct Professor 1985-1990
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Counseling Coordinator Special Services Project 1982-1985

COURSES TAUGHT AT RIDER UNIVERSITY
  •     Counseling Psychology Theories
  •     Introduction to Counseling
  •     Internship in Counseling
  •     Counseling Practicum
  •     Counseling Supervision
  •     Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education
  •     Multicultural Counseling and Psychotherapy
  •     Legal and Ethical issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy

HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS 
  • Diplomat in Forensic Counseling
  • American Academy of Forensic Counseling
  • Attorney at Law
  • National Certified Counselor
  • Licensed Professional Counselor

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
  • Ahia, C.E. (2003) Legal and Ethical Dictionary for Mental Health Professionals. Lanhan: MD. University Press of America.
  • Ahia, C.E., (1997). Legal Rights of Mental Health Patients, (Book Proposal).
  • Ahia, C.E., (1996). A Cultural Framework for Counseling African Americans. In Lee, C. Multicultural Issues in Counseling, Chapter 5 ACA Press.
  • Ahia, C.E., Martin, D., (1993). Danger to Self or Others Exception to Confidentiality. ACA Legal Services, Vol. 8.
  • Ahia, C.E and Martin, D. (1992). “Afrocentric International Education: Linking Heritiage, multicultural identity development, and scholarship” in C.J Smith (Ed)
    Educating for the 21st Century: Blacks on Predominantly White Campuses (pp.1-7). Washington, D.C.:NAFEO
  • Ahia, C.E., (1992). Afrocentric International Education. Educating for the 21st Century, NAFEO, Washington, D.C.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1992). Impact of Geopolitical Crises on the formation on Maintenance of Multicultural Counseling Relationships:  Insights from Case Studies.  International Journal for The Advancement of Counseling  Vol. 12, 16-27-35
  • Ahia, C.E. (1991). Cultural Contexturalization of Diagnostic Signs, Symptoms, and Symbols in International Mental Health:  A Focus on DSM-III R. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, Vol. 6, 1, 37-35.
  • Ahia, C.E., Ahia, R.N., Guyton, R. (1988). Health Risk Behavior of Foreign Students: A guide for Health for health Counseling.  Abstract Book, American College Health Conference, Denver, Colorado, May 24-28.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1985). Protecting Peer Counselors from Occupational Hazards. Peer Facilitator Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. 3,2-4.
  • Ahia, C.E., (1985). Cross-Cultural Counseling Facts. A Reply to Patricia M. Arrendondo Journal of Counseling and Development, Vol. 63, 5, 587.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1984). Cross-Cultural Counseling Concerns.  The Personnel and Guidance Journal, Vol. 62, No. 6, 76-82.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1984). Psychological Thoughts an practices in Traditional Nigeria: Implications for International Students Counseling and Mental Health Development.  The Journal of International Students Personnel, Vol. 7, 2, 149-157.
  • Ahia, C. E. and Bradley, R. W. (1984).  Assessments of Secondary School Students Needs.  International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, Vol. 7, 2, 149-157.
  • Daniels, M.H. and Ahia, C.E. (1982). A Career Skills Approach to Career Education.  The Rural Educator, Vol. 4, No. 2, 11-14, Winter.

REFERRED PUBLICATIONS

  • Dombrowski, S.C., Ahia, C.E., and Mcquillan, K. (2003). “Protecting Children through Mandated Child Abuse Reporting”. The Educational Forum, Winter Edition.
  • Ahia, C.E. (2002). “Insanity Defense”. In Magill’s Encyclopedia of Psychology, Pasadena CA: Salem Press.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1995). “Clarifying Some Fact About Counselor Licensure and Certification in New Jersey”. NJCA Newsletter. Spring.
  • Ahia, C.E (1992). Impact of Geopolitical Crises on the Formation on Maintenance of Multicultural Counseling Relationships: Insight from Case Studies. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, Vol. 12, 16, 27-35.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1984). Psychological Thoughts and Practices in Traditional Nigeria: Implications for International Students Counseling and Mental Health Development. The Journal of International Students Personnel. Vol. 7,2, 149-157.

Paper Presentations at Professional Conferences/Agencies

  • Ahia, C.E. (2003) Confidentiality in School-Based Programs. New Jersey Department of Human Services Meeting of School-based Mental Health Professionals.
  • Ahia, C.E. (2003). Post-War Disaster Mental Health Services: The Case of Liberia. American Counseling Association Annual Conference. March 24.
  • Ahia, C.E. (2000) Multicultural and Ethical Issues in Counseling Supervision. 8th International Counseling  Conference. June 15-16, San Jose, Costa Rico.
  • Ahia, C.E. et al. (1999) Peer Supervision: A Working Model. NJCA Annual Conference. April 17.
  • Ahia, C.E (1999) The Making of a Multicultural Professional. Somerset Board of Education. September 7.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1999) Legal Issues in School Counseling. Mercer County School Counselor Association Conference. Lawrenceville, NJ. April 22
  • Ahia, C.E & Carter, R. (1998) Role Modeling for African-American Students: An Exploration of the Myths and Realities. New Jersey School for Counselors Association. Professional Development Conference. Monmouth Junction, NJ. October 25-26.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1997) Counseling and Behavioral Management of Juvenile Criminal Offenders (JCO’S). NARACES Conference. Plattsburg, N.Y. October 24-25
  • Ahia, C.E., Lyons, S., Szyonanski, E. (1996). Marriage Mediation: Tools and Techniques for Counselors. NJCA Annual Conference. March 17-19.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1996). The Role of Black Males in Community Development. New Jersey Million Man March Committee. Trenton NJ. Saturday, January 26.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1996) Divorce Mediation Issues in Counseling. ACA National Conference Pittsburg, PA. April 16.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1996). The Black Family and the Responsibilty of the Clack Community to the Plight of the Homeless. New Jersey Community Service Association. Newark, NJ.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1996). Family Involvement in Providing Social and Psychological Support for the Addictive Personality. Harris House. Trenton, NJ.
  • Ahia C.E. (1995). Instructiong the Mulitcultural/Ethic Learner. Matawan- Aberdeen School Disrict. October 9.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1995). Managing Mulitcultural Identity Regression. NJCA Annual Conference. March 12-14.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1995). Functional Multicultural Identity. NJCA Annual Conferenece. March 12.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1994) Multiculturalism and Professionalism: Issues for School Administrators and Counselors. Ewing Township Public School Staff Development. September 30.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1994). Emerging Leadership Workshops II. (Panelist) North Atlantic Region Branch Assembly of ACA, Washington, D.C. October 7-10
  • Ahia, C.E. (1993). Integrating Diversity and Multiculturalism into the Education System: the issues and Processes. Highland Park School District/ Highland Par Committee on Race Relations, October 6.
  • Ahia, C.E. (1993). Profiles in Multicultural Identity Development. Annual Meeting of New Jersey Association of Multicultural Counseling. October 6.

Current Research Agenda
Working on two manuscripts, Legal and Ethical Rights and Responsibilities of Mental Health Professionals AND Contemporary Topics and Issues in Forensic Counseling.

Courses Taught
COUN 530  Legal and ethical Issues
EDSO 510  Socio-cultural Foundations of Education
COUN 520  Multicultural Counseling
COUN 660  Counseling Supervision
COUN 591 and 690 Internships in Counseling