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About Selena Tate

Selena D. Tate is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Human Ecology, where she has been a faculty member since the summer of 2017. Dr. Tate completed her M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy and Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision with a concentrate in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy at The University of Akron. She did her undergraduate work in music therapy at Sam Houston State University. Her research focus is on family violence. In particular, she investigates the occurrence of youth-to-parent violence and its impact on the parent-child relationship.

Positions

September 2018 - Present Program Coordinator, Prairie View A&M University ‐ College of Agriculture & Human Sciences
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July 2017 - Present Assistant Professor, Prairie View A&M University ‐ College of Agriculture & Human Sciences
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September 2005 - May 2017 Music Therapist, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum ‐ Toddler Rock Program
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January 2016 - December 2016 Senior Lecturer, The University of Akron ‐ School of Counseling
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August 2008 - December 2012 Adjunct Faculty, Cuyahoga Community College District ‐ Early Childhood Education
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May 2008 - August 2008 Doctoral Instructor, The University of Akron
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September 2007 - May 2008 Doctoral Intern, Greenleaf Family Center
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January 1997 - December 2007 Prevention Educator, Rap Art Center ‐ Center for Families & Children
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August 2005 - August 2006 Advanced Practicum, The University of Akron ‐ Department of Counseling
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September 2002 - July 2003 Intern, The University of Akron ‐ Tri-County Employee Assistant Program
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2000 - June 2003 Research Assistant, The University of Akron ‐ Department of Counseling
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May 2002 - August 2002 Master’s Practicum, The University of Akron ‐ Department of Counseling
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2001 - July 2002 Music Therapist, South Pointe Hospital ‐ Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
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April 1997 - October 1997 Music Therapist/Activity Assistant, Fairview Hospital ‐ Music Therapy Department
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July 1996 - December 1996 Internship, University Hospitals of Cleveland ‐ Music Therapy Clinical
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2012 - 2022 INTERNAL FUNDED GRANTS
Graduate Research Funding
PVAMU Faculty RISE
$10,000
2020 INTERNAL FUNDED GRANTS
Division of Research & Innovation - Rapid-Response Grant Program (RAPID)
$5,000
2020 UNFUDNED EXTERNAL GRANTS
Russell Sage Foundation
$32,054
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2019 - Present Treasurer, Houston Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (HAMFT)
2019 - Present Founding Member, Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT)
2018 - Present Member, Houston Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (HAMFT)
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Honors and Awards

  • The 10th Annual University of Akron Student Innovation Symposium, April 2014 Outstanding Student Research Award Nominee - 2014
  • Society for the Advancement of Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Vice President 2008 - 2009
  • University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, Chi Sigma Iota-Alpha Upsilon Chapter 2002 - 2008
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Student Membership 2000 - 2011
  • University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, Certificate of Achievement - 2000

Courses

  • Marriage and Family Practicum II - Spring 2020
  • Counseling Diverse Populations - Spring 2020
  • Clinical Assessment - Spring 2020
  • Family Theory & Issues - Fall 2020
  • Counseling Diverse Populations - Spring 2021
  • Family Ethics and Issues - Fall 2021
  • Family Theory and Issues - Fall 2021

Education

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2015 Ph.D., The University of Akron ‐ Counselor Education & Supervision
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2003 M.A., The University of Akron ‐ Marriage and Family Counseling
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1996 B.A., Sam Houston State University ‐ Music Therapy
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Book Chapter (1)

Journal Publication (1)

Presentation (5)

WORKSHOPS (5)