Kevin Rowell, Ph.D.
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Associate Professor of Psychology
Psychology & Counseling
255 Mashburn
(501) 450-5423
kevinr@uca.edu
Education
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Ph.D. Texas A & M University, 1992 Counseling Psychology
M.A. Louisiana Tech University, 1985 Human Relations and Personnel Supervision
M.A. Louisiana Tech University, 1982 General Counseling
B.S. Louisiana Tech University, 1979 Wildlife Management
Research Interests
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Mental Health of Elderly In Long-Term Care
Alcohol Problems
Dementia Assessment
Courses Taught
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Psychopathology
Personality Assessment
Multivariate Analysis
Group Counseling
Tests & Measurement
Theories of Personality
Adult Psychology & Aging
Advanced Developmental Psychology
Practicum Supervision
Recent Publications/Presentations
2008
Abadi, M., Rowell, R.K., & Madgoanker, J. (February, 2008). The effectiveness of play therapy
and yoga in reducing inattention and hyperactivity symptoms in Iranian children with
ADHD. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research
Association, New Orleans, LA.
Rowell, K. (August, 2008). Brief Solution Focused Therapy. Invited workshop for the
Department of Psychology, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.
2007
Rowell, K. (Fall semester, 2007). Practical in counseling skills. Course taught as visiting
professor to the Department of Psychology, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.
Rowell, K. (November, 2007). An overview of multivariate analysis in psychology. Invited
lecture for the Department of Psychology, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.
Rowell, R.K., & Basavarajappa. (February, 2007). A cross-cultural examination of verbal
fluency between graduate students in America and India: A pilot study. . Presented at the
annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
2006
Rowell, R.K. (chair). (August, 2006). Arkansas’ recent defense of independent practice: Tactics
and strategies learned. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American
Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Rowell, K., & McNeir, L. (November, 2006). Career Pathways in Psychology. Conference to
provide psychology students an opportunity to learn about career options in psychology,
Conway, AR.
Rowell, K. (March, 2006). Assessment of dementia in the United States. Invited lectures for the
Department of Psychology, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.
Rowell, K. (March, 2006). Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Invited 3-day workshop for the
Department of Psychology, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.
2005
Rowell, R. K. (2005). Passing the baton: Enhancing the transition from student to professional.
The Arkansas Psychologist, 45, 4 & 15.
Rowell, R. K. (Oct. 2005). Responding to student evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Presented to the monthly meeting of the UCA Teacher’s United, Conway, AR.
Rowell, R.K. (Aug, 2005). Helping children cope with death and divorce. Workshops conducted
at the annual continuing education conference of the Conway Human Development
Center, Conway, AR.
Rowell, R.K. (July, 2005). The integration of human personality theory into a personal
worldview: Current beliefs among upper division college students in a Southern secular
university. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Institute for
Christian Studies, Kansas City, KS.
Dodd, A. & Rowell, R. K. (February, 2005). Word fluency vs. Clock drawing: Which is the better
screening device for dementia. Presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest
Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.