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05/30/2026

At Tarleton State, our well-rounded psychology program combines a small-school feel with the resources of a state-supported university for exceptional value in a bachelor’s degree.

Working closely with faculty from your freshman year onward, you’ll build a strong foundation in the knowledge of human behavior and skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. With three concentrations to choose from, a psychology bachelor’s degree prepares you for job opportunities in a variety of career pathways or graduate school.

Curious about Tarleton State’s BS in Psychology? Explore program requirements, career outcomes, and more here ➡️ programs.tarleton.edu/psychology-bs/

05/28/2026

Hey educators 👋🏼, do you know about the 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦?

Save the date for June 16 and join K-12 educators for a FULL day of practical strategies, collaboration, and inspiration focused on online teaching and learning at Tarleton State University – Fort Worth Campus.

Free to attend, PLUS breakfast and lunch provided! Check out the official schedule and get registered today.

📅 June 16, 2026
📍 Tarleton State University – Fort Worth Campus
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Provided
💻 Free to Attend

🎁 Plus, attendees will be entered to win gift cards throughout the day based on session participation!
📄 View the schedule here: https://tinyurl.com/b4p2xzs3
👉 Register today: https://forms.gle/82ShnHzEcdV1dJSu8

05/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our newly tenured faculty!

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved tenure for five outstanding College of Education faculty members:

⭐ Dr. Crystal Rose, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
⭐ Dr. Melissa Deroche, Associate Professor of Counseling
⭐ Dr. Michele Abrego, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
⭐ Dr. Stephanie Atchley, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
⭐ Dr. Kenneth Young, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Tenure is a meaningful milestone that reflects sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. We are proud to celebrate these faculty members and the impact they continue to make across the College of Education and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating them!

05/23/2026

𝑇𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.🔍💡

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Psychology prepares you to think critically and conduct meaningful research to effectively address organizational and community needs.

Through unique research opportunities, extensive mentorship, and supervised hands-on training, students who complete the program are equipped to make an impact in academia, industry research, behavioral science, and beyond.

Need more information about the Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Psychology at Tarleton State University? Visit programs.tarleton.edu/doctor-of-philosophy-in-experimental-psychology/

05/22/2026

𝑊𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑒? Tarleton State University's Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Psychology is one of the only applied Pre-Doctoral psychology master's programs in Texas.

Our streamlined, 30-hour applied psychology degree offers an affordable, academically rigorous program at a tuition cost comparable to that of similar graduate programs. Plus, over $150,000 in grants and scholarships is available to Tarleton State graduate students each year.

Tarleton State’s pre-doctoral master’s program in applied psychology provides opportunities for hands-on experience inside and outside the classroom and labs through transformative service learning, study abroad, research training, and more!

➡️programs.tarleton.edu/applied-psychology-ms/

05/21/2026

𝐻𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠.🍎

On Tuesday, May 6, Tarleton State University’s College of Education honored the latest inductees to the Dr. Don Beach Crystal Apple Society. The annual ceremony celebrates educators who have made a profound impact on the lives of their students and institutions. Nominees are submitted by colleagues, former students, families, and community members before the ceremony.

“This event carries forward Dr. Beach’s legacy by recognizing educators whose influence extends well beyond the classroom and whose care, commitment, and belief in students continue to shape lives in meaningful ways.” - Dr. Lesley Leach

🎊We congratulate this year’s Crystal Apple Society inductees!🎊

Read more about this event and the list of inductees here: tarleton.edu/news/educators-recognized-in-crystal-apple-ceremony/

05/15/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting the important role mental health professionals play in supporting children and families.

𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝐴𝑙𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠, 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑇𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒'𝑠 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔.

Alexis Harrison holds licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in Texas (TX #103742) and is a PhD candidate in Social Work at Our Lady of the Lake University.

She serves as a child and family therapist with the Tarleton Center for Child Well-Being, embedded as a clinical social worker within the Cook Children's pediatric primary care setting. Across these roles, she provides integrated behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families, supporting concerns related to anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Alexis' professional experience includes work in a child advocacy center, inpatient psychiatry at a children's hospital, a county hospital emergency department, an adolescent residential treatment center, and a legal aid office. She also has experience as a forensic interviewer and expert witness, supporting children and families impacted by abuse, violence, and complex trauma.

Learn more about Tarleton State's Center for Child Wellbeing at tarleton.edu/tccw/.

05/14/2026

𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒.

Combining scientific inquiry, applied experience, and faculty mentorship, Tarleton State is committed to providing exciting and challenging ways to develop bright new leaders in the field of psychology.

We are proud to offer multiple levels of programming designed to strengthen analytical thinking, research literacy, and practical skills.

🧠BS in Psychology

🧠MS in Applied Psychology

🧠Specialist in School Psychology

🧠PhD in Experimental Psychology

Your passion for understanding the mind has a place at Tarleton State. Learn about each program here: tarleton.edu/psychology/

05/13/2026

“Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community.” 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐴𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐼𝑙𝑙𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠

Founded in 1949 by Mental Health America, May is recognized nationwide as Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, we encourage you to connect with peers, prioritize self-care, and raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness.

💚 In honor of this year’s theme, “More Good Days, Together,” share in the comments what a “good day” looks like for you! 💚

05/12/2026

New resident teachers in Waco!

Teacher residency programs provide future educators with meaningful mentorship and hands-on classroom experience while helping strengthen long-term teacher retention and student success.

We’re grateful for partners like Waco ISD who continue investing in future teachers and supporting the profession alongside us!

05/09/2026

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠! 🎓🎉

We are proud to recognize our Spring 2026 outstanding graduate and undergraduate students. Selected by each department, these students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and dedication within their fields.

🎓 Abbey Beseda | BS in Pre-Clinical Psychology

🎓 Cara Harris | BS in Secondary Teacher Education, Science Composite Concentration

🎓 Andrea Acosta | MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

🎓 Lauren Bicknell | MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, Child and Family Studies Concentration

🎓 Hannah Reusch | BS in Child Development and Family Studies, Child Life Concentration

🎓 Alec Ambrosia | MS in Child Development and Family Studies

🎓 Thomas Brown | EdD in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Leadership Concentration

🎓 Madison Dawson | BS in Applied Sociology

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Box T-0210
Stephenville, TX
76402

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http://www.tarleton.edu/coe

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