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College of Education
Department of Psychology and Counselor Education

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs


Dr. Richard Mathis, Head

Department Head, Psychology and Professor of Psychology and Counselor Education

Dr. Richard Mathis, a Licensed Professional Counselor, joined the Nicholls staff in 1995. His research interests lie primarily in assessment of family functioning and client issues stemming from divorce.

Education:
B.A., University of Texas at Arlington; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Southern Methodist University; Ed.D., East Texas State University

Courses Taught:
PSYC 500 – Basic Facilitative Skills
PSYC 520 – Psychological Counseling Practicum I
PSYC 521 – Psychological Counseling Practicum II
PSYC 548 – Professional Ethics
PSYC 595 – Master’s Comprehensive Examination
PSYC 599 – Psychological Counseling Externship

Contact Information:
216 Polk Hall
Phone: 985.448.4370
E-mail: richard.mathis@nicholls.edu