Faculty Biographies
TONYA DAVIS, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCSP
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
(AssOCIATE Professor)
Research interests: Psychological /Psychoeducational Assessment, Biometrics, Health disparities, Technology/Virtual Reality Interventions and Mental Health, Strength-based coaching
Education:
- B.S. Sociology, Auburn University
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, Alabama A&M University
- M.A. Educational Psychology/School Psychometry, University of Alabama
- Ph.D. School Psychology-, University of Alabama
Courses Taught:
- Professional Orientation and Ethics
- Counseling Techniques
- Personality Assessment
randy barbour jr., Ph.D.
(assistant Professor)
Research Interests: Protective factors for persons at risk of homelessness, non-profit program evaluation, student success and retention, mental health and reducing stigma in the Black church, stereotype threat in African American students
Education
- B.A. Economics, Cornell University
- M.B.A. Business Administration, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- M.A. Community Psychology, Wichita State University
- Graduate Certificate in City and County Management, Wichita State University
- Ph.D. Community Psychology, Wichita State University
Courses Taught:
- General Psychology
- Elementary Statistics
- Introduction to Research
Leatha Bennett, Ph.D.
(Associate Professor)
Research interests: Racial Micro-aggressions, Early language development, School readiness
Education:
- B.S. Psychology, Tougaloo College
- M.S. Developmental Psychology, The Ohio State University
- Ph.D. Washington State University
Courses Taught:
- Lifespan Developmental
- Personality Theories
- Learning Theories
Sharon Brown, Ph.D., CRC (Associate Professor)
Research Interests: Anxiety and Depression Amongst College Students, School-Aged Youth with Learning Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, Postsecondary Education and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Education:
- B.A. Rehabilitation Services, Wilberforce University
- M.Ed. Rehabilitation Counseling, Kent Student University
- Ph.D. Rehabilitation Services, The Ohio State University
Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
- Case Management
- Vocational Assessment
cy'tique Davis, PhD, LMFTA, MBA, EMDR, TS/SCI
(Assistant Professor)
Research Interests: Mass Incarceration, Identity and Intersectionality, barriers & challenges for the preferred hire, EMDR and lived experiences.
Education
- B.A., Business Administration, AIU Online
- M.B.A, Business Administration, AIU Atlanta
- M.A, Marriage and Family Therapy, Northcentral University
- Ph.D., Psychology, Northcentral University
Courses Taught:
- General Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Black Psychology
- Theories of Learning
- Human Growth & Development
- Psychology of Disaster
- Diagnosis & Treatment
- Introduction to Research
- Helping Skills
Natasha LaMarr, Ph. D. (Assistant Professor)
Research Interests: Dissolution of Marriage within the African American Community, Integrating Spirituality into Counseling, and the Effects of Journaling.
Education
- BS. Sociology-Gerontology/Albany State University
- MA. Professional Counseling/ Argosy University
- Ed.D Counseling Education and Supervision/Argosy University
Courses Taught:
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- Counseling Theories
- Counseling & Helping Relationships
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Human Growth & Development
- Career Counseling
- Multiculturalism
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Professional Orientation
- Internship
- Practicum
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Everton McIntosh, Ph.D. (Professor)
Research Interests: Impersonal attraction, Romantic jealousy, Research methodology,
Education
- B.S. Psychology, Oakwood University
- M.S. Clinical Psychology, Alabama A&M University
- Ph.D. Social Psychology, Howard University
Courses Taught:
- Descriptive Statistics
- Experimental Psychology
- History & Systems
Adrienne Vaughan-Parham, ed.d
(Assistant Professor)
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Research Interests: Retention and Student Success on First Experience HBCU Students, Organizational Development/Consumer Motivation, Qualitative Measures of Intimacy & Infidelity in Marriage, Implications of Mens Mental Health on Academic Performace, Social Justice Factors Impacting African American Women, Qualitative Measures of Resiliency on Professional Black Women
Education:
- B.S. Psychology, Oakwood University
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, Alabama A&M University
- Ed. D. Counseling Psychology
Courses Taught:
- Behavioral and Inferential Statistics - Elementary Statistics
- Research Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Group Dynamics, Counseling Techniques
- Counseling Diverse Populations - Multicultural Counseling
- General Psychology
- Theories of School Counseling
- Theories of the Family System
- Human Growth & Development
- Personality Theories
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychology of Learning & Behavior
- Industrial Organizational Psychology
- Occupational Psychology
- Orientation & Ethics, etc.
Shatoi Scott, Ph.D.
(Assistant Professor)
Graduate Program Coordinator
Research Interests: Rehabilitation Counselor Wellness, Trauma and Trauma Informed Care and Mentorship Impact on Counselor Trainee Efficacy
Education:
- B.A. Psychology, North Carolina A&T University
- M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, North Carolina A&T University
- Ph.D. Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling Education, North Carolina A&T University
Courses Taught:
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
- Job Placement & Development
- Case Management
- Counseling Theories
- Multicultralism in Counseling
Jo Lauren Weaver, PhD, LPC, NCC
(Assistant Professor)
Research Interests: Mindfulness-based interventions, adolescent and young adult social media use, restorative justice in schools, perinatal mental health, creativity in counseling and counselor education.
Education:
- B.A., English, University of Alabama
- M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of South Alabama
- Ph.D., Counseling and Counselor Education, University of Florida
Courses Taught:
- Group Dynamics
- Professional Orientation and Ethics
- Psychopharmacology
- Practicum
- Internship I
Department sTAFF
Evelyn smith
Executive Administrator
256-372-4764
evelyn.smith@aamu.edu
robin sims
Graduate Assistant
256-372-4764
robin.sims@bulldogs.aamu.edu
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