John Maag
Larry and Sharon Roos Professor in Special Education
Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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BKC 201H
Lincoln NE 68583-0732 - Phone
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402-472-3956 On-campus 2-3956
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jmaag1@unl.edu
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John Maag is the Larry and Sharon Roos Professor in Special Education specializing in the education and treatment of children with emotional and behavioral disorders. He teaches courses in behavior management, cognitive therapy, and the use of strategic interventions. John also teaches general education pre-service teachers to work with students with disabilities.
A certified professional counselor and licensed mental health practitioner in the state of Nebraska, his research interests include functional assessment, treatment of depression, and teaching self-management skills. John has published more than 100 journal articles and book chapters—as well as authoring four books—one of which, Parenting Without Punishment, won a Parents' Choice Award.
Education
Ph.D., Special Education, Arizona State University, 1988
M.A., Special Education, Arizona State University, 1983
B.A., Special Education, Area of Emotional Disturbance, Arizona State University, 1981
Areas of Expertise
- Cognitive-behavior modification
- Managing resistance
- Behavioral disorders
- Emotional disturbance
- Counseling psychology
Honors and Recognition
- 2018, May Graduate Commencement Speaker, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 2015 & 2008, Mortar Board Professor of the Month, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 2014, Donald R. and Mary Lee Swanson Award for Teaching Excellence, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 2012, 2010, 2007, 2006, 1998, 1997, 1994 & 1993, Recognition Award for Contributions to Students, Teaching Council and Parents Association, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 1996, Parents' Choice Award for Parenting without Punishment, Parenting Choice Foundation
- 1994, Employee Service Award, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 1993, Teachers College Award for Distinguished Teaching, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 1988, Commencement Speaker, Arizona State University
- 1988, Outstanding College of Education Graduate Student Award, Alumni Association, Arizona State University
- 1988, Faculty Appreciation Award, Disabled Student Resources, Arizona State University
- 1986, Doctoral Fellowship Award, U.S. Department of Education, Arizona State University
Experience
- 2021-present, Larry and Sharon Roos Professor in Special Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 2000-present, Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 1999, Visiting Associate Professor, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- 1994-2000, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 1993-98, Dependent Allied Health Professional, Department of Mental Health Services, Lincoln General Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1992-98, Psychotherapist, Child, Adolescent, Family & Adult Psychiatric Services, Lincoln, Nebraska
- 1989-94, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 1988-89, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland
- 1986-88, Faculty Associate, Arizona State University
- 1987, Research Associate, Arizona State University
- 1985-86, Clinical Supervisor, Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, St. Luke's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
- 1984-86, Counselor, Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, St. Luke's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
- 1982-84, Education Specialist, Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, St. Luke's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
- 1982-83, Special Education Teacher, Devereux Center, Scottsdale, Arizona
- 1981-83, Research Assistant, Arizona State University
Memberships
- American Counseling Association
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Council for Learning Disabilities