Dr. Amanda Galvan

Professor

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Biography

Amanda M. Galvan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in developing programs that promote individual growth and development. With eight years of experience in higher education, she has worked on Department of Education grant-funded initiatives. Her professional journey includes roles in employer relations, career counseling, grant writing, and fellowship advising, with a particular focus on student success program development. Previously, she worked at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she transitioned from a role in the Career Services Department to become the Academic Career Counselor and Academic Career Literacy Program Coordinator within the Center for Student Success. Amanda is an active member of the National Career Development Association and has presented on program evaluation at national conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Student Success Office • Kingsville, TX

Leading initiatives and programs focused on student development and career readiness.

Academic Career Counselor

2010-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Kingsville, TX

Provided counseling services and coordinated career literacy programs.

Awards

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Recognized Exemplar College Career Readiness

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Excellence in College Career Readiness

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High Impact Award

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Leadership Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.