Phone: (805) 988-1276
Fax: (805) 604-1581
Email: dbecker@apu.edu

Douglas Becker, Ph.D.
Lecturer and Special Education Coordinator, Ventura Regional Center
School of Education
Profile
Doug Becker has worked as an educator for the past 38 years. He holds two master’s degrees and seven California education credentials. His work in education has covered administration, pupil personnel services, teaching, and coaching. He has worked at the elementary, junior high, high school, community college, and university levels. Becker currently is a lecturer in special education and counseling/psychology along with being the special education coordinator for the Ventura Regional Center. Previously, he worked in APU’s Department of Educational Leadership.
Education
M.S. - Pupil Personnel Services, California Lutheran University, 1992
M.A. - Sociology, California State University, Long Beach, 1969
B.A. - Sociology & Physical Education, UCLA, 1967
M.A. - Sociology, California State University, Long Beach, 1969
B.A. - Sociology & Physical Education, UCLA, 1967
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Ojai Rotary Living Treasure
Ojai Education Foundation, Education Hero of the Year, 2006
Ojai Education Foundation, Education Hero of the Year, 2006
Courses Taught
Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation (SPED 535)
[Multiple Courses] (SPED 565)
[Multiple Courses] (SPED 566)
[Multiple Courses] (SPED 565)
[Multiple Courses] (SPED 566)
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.