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image: Karla Anhalt

Dr. Karla Anhalt

Assistant Professor
kanhalt@kent.edu
405 405 White Hall

Area: LDES

I received my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, California in 1993. Upon graduating, I began the Doctoral Program in Child Clinical Psychology at West Virginia University. I received my doctoral degree after completing a Pre-doctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to moving to Kent State University (KSU), I was an Assistant Professor of School Psychology at Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) from 2000 to 2003. I have been a faculty member at KSU since August of 2003. During my time at KSU, I have taught graduate courses in child development, individual and group counseling, practicum in school psychology, and cultural diversity. An overarching theme in my research endeavors pertains to examining mental health and educational services for at-risk youth, particularly ethnic and sexual minorities. I also have a significant interest in identifying prevention and intervention strategies to optimize the social and emotional functioning of children and adolescents in school settings. I have published articles related to these areas in journals such as Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, Psychology in the Schools, and Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review. My work also has been published in books such as the Handbook of Multicultural School Psychology, Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Experiences, and Emotional and Behavioral Problems: A Handbook for Understanding and Handling Students. On a personal note, I was born in Mexico City and raised in Tijuana, Mexico (border city with California). I am professionally proficient in English and Spanish.

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Dr. Richard Cowan

Coordinator, Associate Professor
rcowan1@kent.edu
405 White Hall

Area: LDES

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