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 two undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Applied Arts and 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.
Counseling & Psychology Faculty Earn ACUE Certificates in Effective Teaching
Exceptional teaching is in our Mission, and faculty in the Counseling & Psychology Department are making it happen. Our faculty are pursuing professional development to enhance their teaching effectiveness and are achieving national recognition for it.
Counseling & Psychology faculty who have earned ACUE Certificates in Effective Teaching include:
- Dr. Samantha Airhart-Larraga, Assistant Professor, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Dr. Lia Amuna, Adjunct Professor, MS Marriage and Family Therapy
- Ms. Sandy Blackwell, Adjunct Professor, BAAS/BS Psychology
- Dr. Felicia Holloway, Assistant Professor, MS Marriage and Family Therapy
- Dr. Andria Schwegler, Associate Professor, MS Applied Psychology
- Dr. Madelynn Shell, Associate Professor, BAAS/BS Psychology
Students’ comments on their learning in these faculty members’ courses reflect high levels of faculty support and deep engagement in their own learning. For example, Amanda McHugh, a student in the BS Psychology program, describes participating in effective class discussions when she shared her experiences in Dr. Shell’s courses in an ACUE Student Lens interview:
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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
