Dr. Mario Tovar:
Professor of Behavioral Sciences
Professor of General Education
Dr. Mario Tovar
Professor of Behavioral Sciences | Professor of General Education
B.S. The University of Texas - Pan American
M.A. The University of Texas - Pan American
M.A. The University of Texas - Pan American
Ph.D. Walden University
Dr. Tovar has a broad background in both academics and mental health. As a faculty member, he teaches various courses in anthropology, including cultural anthropology, anthropology of war, and linguistic anthropology. In psychology, he teaches counseling, psychotherapy, group counseling, abnormal psychology, psychology and the law, adult development, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. As a licensed psychologist, he maintains a part-time private practice and is director of a mental health clinic overseeing the general functioning of psychological services in an inpatient psychiatric facility. He conducts psychological assessments and evaluations for a wide variety of purposes. In addition, he supervises an internship site for master’s degree programs from different educational institutions. Dr. Tovar has multiple professional presentations and trainings in his areas of specialization.
Areas of Specialization
- Multiculturalism
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Mind-Body Interaction
- Sports Psychology
- Group Dynamics
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Angela Cenina
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Brigid Miraglia
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Jimmie Neal
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Carl Rushmeyer
Professor of Criminal Justice
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Patricia Stubban
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Dr. Mario Tovar
Professor of Behavioral Sciences | Professor of General Education
Dr. Tovar has a broad background in both academics and mental health.
Marlene Woodworth
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