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.
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!
Advising
Schedule an Undergraduate Advising Session
Schedule a Graduate Advising Session
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. Andria Schwegler
- Chair, Associate Professor, Counseling and Psychology
- Email: schwegler@tamuct.edu
- Room: WH-318B
School Psychology
Dr. Coady Lapierre
- Professor
- Program Coordinator, School Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Email: lapierre@tamuct.edu