Department of Psychology and Counseling
Contact Us
psycounseling@AState.edu
Phone: 870-972-3064
Fax: 870-972-3962
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 1560
State University, AR 72467
- Faculty and Staff
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology Degree Check Sheet
- School Psychology Student Handbook
- MSE School Counseling Program Practicum and Internship Requirement
- MSE School Counseling Program Evaluation
- MSE School Counseling Program Handbook
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Handbook
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Clinical Experience Handbook
- Psychology and Counseling Program Coordinators
- Student Organizations
- Accredidations
- Scholarships
Faculty and Staff
Phone: (870) 972-3064
Office: Education/Communications, 316B
Phone: 870-972-3064
Phone: 870-680-4423
(she/her)
Phone: (870) 972-3044
(she/her)
Phone: 870-972-2207
Office: Education/Communications, 308
Office: Education/Communications, 307
Phone: 870-972-3031
Office: Education/Communications, 307
Phone: (870) 972-3020
Office: Education/Communications, 322
Phone: 870-680-4424
Office: Education/Communications, 303
Office: Education/Communications, 313
(she/her)
Phone: 870-972-3190
Office: Education/Communications, 311
Office: Education/Communications, 329D
Office: Education/Communications, 309
Phone: 870-972-3164
Office: Education/Communications, 319
Phone: 870-972-2160
Office: Education/Communications, 321
Phone: 870-972-3064
Office: Education/Communications, 326
Phone: 870-972-3171
Office: Education/Communications, 317
Phone: (870) 972-2573
Office: Education/Communications, 315
Office: Education/Communications, 316
Dr. Patrick McNicholas
Visiting Assistant Professor of School Psychology
Phone: 870-680-8154
Office: Education/Communication, 325
Dr. Diana Mandina
Assistant Professor of Counseling
Dr. Patrice Parkinson
Assistant Professor of Counseling
Phone: 870-680-4843
Office: Education/Communication 324
Rachel Garner
Insturctor of Psychology
Phone: 870-972-3064
Dr. John Hollander
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Phone: 870-972-3282
Office: Education/ Communication, 320
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Degree Check Sheet
School Psychology Student Handbook
Ed.S. School Psychology Student Handbook (8-6-26)
MSE School Counseling Program Practicum and Internship Requirement
MSE School Counseling Program Evaluation
MSE School Counseling Program Handbook
MSE School Counseling Handbook 2025-2026 .pdf
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Handbook
CMHC Program Handbook 2025-2026 .pdf
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Clinical Experience Handbook
CMCH 2025-2026 Revised (Aug. 2025) Clinical Experience Handbook.pdf
Psychology and Counseling Program Coordinators
Department Chair:
Dr. Savannah Cormier
Phone: (870) 972-3064
Office: Education, 316B
BS in Psychology:
Dr. Jessica Curtis
Phone: (870) 972-3064
Office: Education 315
jcurtis@astate.edu
BA Psychology Online:
Dr. Karyn Gunnet-Shoval
Phone: (870) 972-3064
kgunnetshoval@astate.edu
MSE in School Counseling:
Dr. Allison Paolini
Phone: (870) 972-3064
apaolini@astate.edu
EdS in School Psychology:
Dr. John Hall
Phone: (870) 972-3064
Office: Education 303
jhall@astate.edu
EdS/Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling:
Dr. W. Blake Sandusky
Phone: (870) 972-3064
Office: Education 321
wsandusky@astate.edu
Play Therapy Certificate:
Dr. Savannah Cormier
Phone: (870) 972-3064
Office: Education 325
Lupine Wellness Center:
Dr.
Phone: (870) 972-2000
Office: Education 133
Play Therapy: lupine@astate.edu
All other services: lupine@astate.edu
Student Organizations
Psychology & Counseling Club
The Psychology and Counseling Club is an academic organization. It is comprised primarily of psychology majors or minors but all students are encouraged to join and attend meetings and events. The purpose of the club is to encourage and stimulate interests in the academic disciplines of psychology and counseling among students. The Psychology and Counseling Club provides opportunities to attend lectures, social events, and networking opportunities for all members.
Psi Chi: National Honor Society in Psychology
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests, and who meet the minimum qualifications. Students must apply for membership into Psi Chi.
the Beta Rho Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling)
CSI is an international honor society that values academic and professional excellence in counseling. We promote a strong professional identity through members (professional counselors, counselor educators, and students) who contribute to the realization of a healthy society by fostering wellness and human dignity. Our mission is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership, advocacy, and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.
ASURCA (Rehabilitation Counseling)
ASURCA is the official student organization within the Department of Psychology and Counseling's MRC Program. This organization is recognized by A-State's student government organization as well as a national affiliate of other rehabilitation counseling student organizations. The primary function of ASURCA is to encourage the pursuit of academic and professional excellence within the university by promoting the interaction among rehabilitation counseling graduate students and with faculty. ASURCA also schedules both educational (e.g., guest speakers, conference attendance) and social activities (e.g., semester parties) that promote disability awareness within the university community. The types of disabilities include substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, HIV/AIDS, etc. ASURCA also provides a social and academic network of support throughout the student's program of studies. For more information please contact Dr. Sharon Davis at 870-972-3064.
School Psychology Student Association (SPSA)
SPSA is a registered organization on campus for graduate students in the School Psychology program. The purpose of this association is to create a unified School Psychology graduate program that promotes professional leadership, academic achievement, and civic responsibility through the discussion of current issues and topics of School Psychology, in addition to providing information specific to the roles and responsibilities of a School Psychologist.
Society for Neuroscience - A-State Chapter
SfN's membership consists of more than 41,000 researchers, clinicians, postdoctoral trainees and students exploring the rapidly expanding field of neuroscience. SfN is the world’s largest organization of brain researchers with members in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and 86 other countries around the world.
For more information about student organizations, contact the Psychology & Counseling Department at (870) 972-3064.
Accredidations
Scholarships
Alice Horn Bryant Psychology Scholarship
Criteria
- Must be a psychology major
- Must be a full time student (carrying at least 12 semester hours)
- Must be at least a rising junior (earned a minimum of 60 hours at the end of the spring semester in which they apply)
- Must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
- Must have earned at least 9 credit hours in the psychology program at A-State at the end of the spring semester in which they apply
- Must have a 3.25 psychology GPA
- Scholarships are non-renewable and are for one academic year.
- Must submit, with application, a statement of professional goals
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP:
Scholarships are non-renewable and are for one academic year
SELECTION MADE BY:
Psychology and Counseling Scholarship Committee
CONTACT PERSON:
Arkansas State University
State University, AR 72467
870-972-3064
Betty Church Memorial Scholarship
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP:
- Graduate student pursuing their Master’s degree in Counseling.
- The graduate student should be a current teacher in public schools in a high poverty school in Eastern Arkansas/Delta Region.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAINTAINING THE SCHOLARSHIP:
N/A
SELECTION MADE BY:
Psychology & Counseling Scholarship Committee
CONTACT PERSON:
Dr. & Mrs. James F. Golden Memorial Scholarship Endowment
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP:
- Student shall have completed 18 hours toward a Masters or Specialist degree in Counseling & be committed to a career in counseling.
- Financial need shall be considered in the selection process.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAINTAINING THE SCHOLARSHIP:
N/A
SELECTION MADE BY:
Department of Psychology & Counseling Graduate Faculty Council.
OTHER COMMENTS:
Publicity shall be coordinated through University Communications.
CONTACT PERSON:
Gussie L. Turner Memorial Scholarship
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP:
- Incoming freshman.
- First choice is a student majoring in Psychology.
- Second choice is a student majoring in Sociology.
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
- Student must submit high schools transcript, along with listings of high school and community involvement, and three letters of recommendation.
- Student must submit an essay of 750 words or less describing how they plan to use their degree to serve and improve the community.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAINTAINING THE SCHOLARSHIP:
N/A One-time award.
SELECTION MADE BY:
Psychology and Counseling Scholarship Committee will identify 10 finalists. All documentation will be forwarded to the donors who will interview the 10 finalists and choose the recipient.
APPLICATION:
CONTACT PERSON:
Dr. Beverly DeWater Scholarship
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP:
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COLAC/Undergrad Psychology Major
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Junior or Senior status
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Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA