Counseling and Psychology
Welcome to the Department of Counseling and Psychology at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Learn about the degree programs we offer, and get to know advisors, faculty and staff who can help you navigate the degree process.
Undergraduate Degrees
The Department of Counseling and Psychology offers one undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Graduate Degrees
Graduate students may pursue a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to prepare to become Licensed Professional Counselors. We also offer a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to prepare students to become Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. In addition the department offers a Master of Science in Applied Psychology with emphases in Experimental Psychology, Institutional research, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Educational Psychology.
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
- M.S. in Applied Psychology
Graduate Specialist Programs
We also offer a Specialist Degree in School Psychology which prepares students to become Licensed Specialists in School Psychology.
Psychology Graduate Highlight

A&M-Central Texas Psychology Graduate Excels With Research During COVID-19
During Spring 2020, 2nd Lt. Fesui White completed research that has the potential to help faculty improve instruction as courses move online. Learn more!Innovative Design Brings New Leaders to the Counseling & Psychology Department

Effective June 1, 2022, Dr. Andria Schwegler will assume the role of Chair of the Department of Counseling & Psychology. Joining her on August 22, 2022, Dr. Jeremy Berry will assume the role of Associate Chair of the Department.
The co-chair roles are an innovative response in a broader cultural shift to redefine work, which began with widespread access to the internet and evolved rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic when many employers pivoted to online operations to protect the health and safety of the workforce. Learn more.
Advising
Advisors, Faculty and Staff
Department of Counseling and Psychology Advisors
Graduate Program Coordinators
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Applied Psychology – Experimental Psychology Emphasis
Dr. Andria Schwegler
- Department Chair
- Program Coordinator, Applied Psychology
- Email: schwegler@tamuct.edu
Marriage and Family Therapy
Dr. Hao-Min Chen
- Associate Professor
- Graduate Coordinator, Marriage and Family Therapy
- Email: hmchen@tamuct.edu
Dr. Felicia Holloway
- Assistant Professor
- Practicum Coordinator, Marriage and Family Therapy
- Email: fholloway@tamuct.edu
School Counseling
Dr. Levi McClendon
- Assistant Professor
- Program Coordinator, School Counseling and Certification
- Email: lmcclendon@tamuct.edu
School Psychology
Dr. Coady Lapierre
- Professor
- Program Coordinator, School Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Email: lapierre@tamuct.edu