Tarleton State University: Psychological Sciences

04/21/2025

The Tarleton State University College of Education is pleased to announce the establishment of the Hanna4Hope Foundation Scholarship, a new opportunity supporting Tarleton students majoring in Psychology or Counseling. Among those representing Hanna4Hope at a recent signing ceremony on the Tarleton campus were co-founder Raina Clark and foundation board members, Robin Shrode and Lisa Windahl.

Created through a generous partnership with the Hanna4Hope Foundation, this scholarship will help address the growing need for qualified mental health professionals, particularly in rural communities. Eligible students must be graduates of high schools in Bosque, Comanche, Erath, Eastland, Hamilton, Hood, Palo Pinto, Parker, or Somervell counties.

Dr. Lesley Leach, Dean of the Tarleton State College of Education, expressed her gratitude to Hanna4Hope “for recognizing how vital scholarships like this are in the face of our growing mental health crisis. By supporting students in Counseling and Psychology, this fund will help remove financial barriers and empower the next generation of professionals to serve communities across Texas.”

After more than a decade of advocacy and awareness efforts surrounding teen su***de and depression, Hanna4Hope is excited to expand its mission with this scholarship fund, providing vital financial assistance to Tarleton students dedicated to improving mental health outcomes. To learn more about the Hanna4Hope Foundation and its mission, visit www.hanna4hope.com.

For those interested in supporting students and programs in the Tarleton State University College of Education, please visit https://donate.tarleton.edu/project/37225/donate

04/10/2025

03/17/2025

High Demand, High Impact: Step into School Psychology! Applications Close April 15!

Excited to learn more? The link to the informational webinar is below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03E8ughRkic&list=PLY8oBxWkk4BAaDF1Dh4pSKXrH2YLQWUzU&index=8

Ready to apply? The application link is below:
https://tarletonstate.my.site.com/grad/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fgrad%2FTargetX_Portal__PB

12/17/2024

The holidays can be a stressful time, especially for children. Here are a few ways to help negate that stress!

11/12/2024

Happy National School Psychology Week! 🖤

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the Tarleton Center for Child Well being! We loved watching kids participate in “The Feel Factor” We can’t wait for next year! 💜 at Stephenville Safe Trick’R Treat!

10/30/2024

Last Friday, Tarleton State University’s School of Behavioral Sciences hosted the Psychology and Applied Behavioral Career (PABC) event. This event was designed for Tarleton students to explore career and research opportunities and experience poster presentations, psychology demonstrations, study abroad, and volunteer opportunities that community members from different organizations presented. Tarleton students were able to learn about various aspects of psychology and applied sociology, which many students may have experienced for the first time. Dr. Jamie Borchardt and Robyn Pless put the event together. It was made possible through grant funding from the APA Division 2 Southwestern Teaching of Psychology Association. This was an excellent experience for both professors and students!

10/18/2024

Congratulations to our Applied Psychology graduate student, Britt Piper, for presenting at the recent SETBP1-HD researcher conference! She shared preliminary data on a social/behavioral phenotype project and discussed her upcoming research on cognitive phenotypes using archival data. We’re so proud of her for presenting alongside experts in genetics, neurology, molecular biology, and animal research!

09/05/2024

September is Su***de Prevention Month and to spread awareness, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is promoting the new su***de and crisis hotline number 988 with 988 Day this coming Sunday, September 8. While su***de awareness is an everyday concern, this day is a good opportunity to spread awareness about the 988 service and their mission of No Judgement. Just Help. Please join us in spreading the word.

***depreventionmonth

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988

08/01/2024

Yesterday, the Department of Psychological Sciences and the College of Education leadership team celebrated Dr. Tom Faulkenberry’s last day as the department head. He starts his first day as the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies today! We will miss him here, but he is moving on to do new and exciting things with the university graduate programs! Congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Faulkenberry!

06/17/2024

Holocaust Psychology Study Abroad, 2024! A group of undergraduate and graduate Psychology students travelled to Germany and Poland to learn about the social implications of the Holocaust. This group now reflects on the significance of studying Holocaust psychology abroad, emphasizing remembrance, learning, and the global impact of such studies.

05/02/2024

The Psychological Sciences department held a celebration for their graduating seniors, yesterday! Join us in celebrating the graduating seniors of 2024 in Psychological Sciences! As you embark on new adventures, remember that the impact of your journey extends far beyond the classroom. Congratulations on your well-deserved success, and may your futures be filled with continued growth, discovery, and endless possibilities!