Marya Howell-Carter

Dr. Marya Howell-Carter is a Full Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at Farmingdale State College. She is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent and family psychotherapy. Her teaching focuses on Individual and Group Counseling, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Women, and Multicultural Psychology. She also serves as Director of Continuing Education for the Westchester Center for Psychological Education.

• Ph.D., Counseling Psychology (Adolescent and Family Therapy), Northwestern University, 1998
• M.A., Counseling Psychology, Northwestern University, 1995
• B.S.Ed, Human Development and Social Policy (Counseling Psychology), Northwestern University, 1990

Marya's research spans pedagogy, career development, mindfulness, sleep and stress in college students, and perceptions of multiracial individuals. Her work emphasizes innovative teaching methods and addressing psychological factors affecting student well-being.

Her publications demonstrate a strong focus on educational psychology, teaching methodologies, and multicultural research, with recurring themes of student-instructor dynamics and academic support systems.

• Farmingdale CARES Service Award (2015)
• Westchester County Psychological Association Distinguished Service Award (2021)
• Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service (2023)

Marya has extensive experience in academic advising and has developed systematic approaches to career development for psychology majors. She actively contributes to professional education through conference presentations and her leadership role in continuing education, particularly during New York State's transition to mandatory CE credits for licensure.

As a clinical psychologist, she integrates practical expertise with educational innovation, fostering student growth through courses like Individual and Group Counseling, Cross-Cultural Psychology, and Internship/Senior Project.