Dr. Linda Castillo

Professor

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Biography

Linda Castillo is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah and has been recognized for her contributions to the field with the Fellow status from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Castillo focuses her research primarily on the mental health of Latino college students, with a specialized interest in Latine educational persistence, women's mental health, and the development and validation of mental health scales. She leads several federally funded projects aimed at improving educational outcomes for low-income, at-risk youth, including a notable 7-year, $6.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Her extensive experience in academia is complemented by a robust publication record, highlighting issues related to cultural constructs and the intersection of mental health and education. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Castillo has taken on numerous leadership roles, including serving as an Ombuds Officer at Texas A&M University and editorial positions for several distinguished journals in psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Dr. Castillo has been a faculty member at Texas A&M University since 2006, focusing on counseling psychology.

Awards

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Fellow

Courses

CPSY 601: Multicultural Counseling CPSY 612: Plan & Organization Counseling CPSY 630: Foundations of School Counseling CPSY 639: Counseling Practicum CPSY 664: Counseling Practicum II CPSY 666: Practicum Supervision CPSY 679: Multicultural Counseling CPSY 683: Field Practicum CPSY 684: Internship in Absentia CPSY 685: Directed Studies CPSY 688: Research Proposal Development CPSY 689: Special Topics in Psychological Therapy EPSY 604: Career Counseling in Schools

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
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

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