Counseling and Psychology
Psi Chi Induction Ceremony 2024: Dr. Madelynn Shell, Dr. Andria Schwegler, Dr. Malin Lilley
Welcome to the Department of Counseling and Psychology at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.
Explore our department page to learn about the undergraduate and graduate degree programs we offer, and see our students in action as they participate in our clubs and honor societies, earning national recognition!
Get to know our advisors, faculty, and staff who can help you navigate the degree process and get connected to our Warrior community to start your next chapter!
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.
Graduate Specialist Programs
We also offer a Specialist Degree in School Psychology which prepares students to become Licensed Specialists in School Psychology.
Student Clubs
Students can get engaged on campus and online by joining our student organizations.
Psychology Club
The TAMUCT Psychology Club is a student-run organization that allows all students to build leadership and communication skills while expanding their understanding of psychology. Students shall gain these skills through officer positions, organizational events, community service, and specialized lectures from visiting professionals.
Psi Chi
Psi Chi is an International Honor Society in Psychology. The mission of the Society is recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology.
Student Success Stories
Students in the Counseling and Psychology Department are actively engaged in their local communities and in the discipline. Check out our stories!
Psychology Majors Shine in the Student Research Symposium
Six students from the Counseling and Psychology Department participated in the second annual Student Research Symposium held on December. 6, 2024...
Left to Right: Dr. Malin Lilley, Alexandra Penrose, Abigayle Rocha, Michelle Sandy (online), Amanda Sawyer, Ariana Espinosa Grimaldo, Joel Millan, Dr. Madelynn Shell
Advising
Undergraduate Advisors:
Schedule an Undergraduate Advising Session
Timothy Gibson and Noemi SaDiablo
BS in Psychology
BAAS in Psychology
Office: WH-322
Phone: 254.501.5946
Email: coe-advising@tamuct.edu
Graduate Advisors: (By Appointment Only)
Schedule a Graduate Advising Session
MS Applied Psychology - Dr. Andria Schwegler
MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Dr. Samantha Airhart-Larraga
School Counselor Certification - Dr. Jennifer Moore
MS Marriage and Family Therapy - Dr. Hao-Min Chen
Specialist in School Psychology - Dr. Coady Lapierre
Faculty and Staff
Department of Counseling and Psychology - Warrior Hall 318
Dr. Andria Schwegler
- Department Chair, Associate Professor
- Program Coordinator: MS in Applied Psychology
- Program Coordinator: BAAS in Psychology
- Email: schwegler@tamuct.edu
Alys Earley
- Administrative Associate IV
- Email: a.earley@tamuct.edu
Dr. Samantha Airhart-Larraga
- Associate Professor
- Program Coordinator: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Email: s.airhart-larraga@tamuct.edu
Dr. Jeremy Berry
- Associate Professor
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Email: jeremy.berry@tamuct.edu
Dr. Hao-Min Chen
- Associate Professor
- Program Coordinator: MS in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Email: hmchen@tamuct.edu
Dr. Daniel Clark
- Associate Professor
- Psychology
- Email: daniel-clark@tamuct.edu
Dr. Randi Gonzales
- Assistant Professor
- Specialist in School Psychology
- Email: rgonzales@tamuct.edu
Dr. Felicia Holloway
- Assistant Professor
- Practicum Coordinator: MS in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Email: fholloway@tamuct.edu
Dr. Coady Lapierre
- Professor
- Program Coordinator: Specialist in School Psychology
- Email: lapierre@tamuct.edu
Dr. Malin Lilley
- Assistant Professor
- Psychology
- Email: malin.lilley@tamuct.edu
Kimberly Lovejoy
- Visiting Assistant Lecturer
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Email: klovejoy@tamuct.edu
Dr. Jennifer Moore
- Assistant Professor
- Program Coordinator: School Counselor Certification
- Email: jenn.moore@tamuct.edu
Dr. Madelynn Shell
- Associate Professor
- Psychology
- Program Coordinator: BS in Psychology
- Student Success Coordinator
- Email: mshell@tamuct.edu
Dr. Kendal Smith
- Assistant Professor
- Psychology
- Email: kendal.smith@tamuct.edu
Community Counseling and Family Therapy Center - Warrior Hall 207
Dr. Caroline Norris
- Assistant Clinical Faculty
- Director: Community Counseling and Family Therapy Center
- Email: carolinenorris@tamuct.edu
Brianna Davis
- Assistant Director: Community Counseling and Family Therapy Center
- Email: brianna.davis@tamuct.edu