Kevin Rowell, Ph.D.

Title / Associate Professor of Psychology
Dept / Psychology & Counseling
Office / 255 Mashburn
Phone / (501) 450-5423
Email /

Education

  • Ph.D. Texas A & M University, 1992 CounselingPsychology
  • M.A. Louisiana Tech University, 1985 Human Relations and PersonnelSupervision
  • M.A. Louisiana Tech University, 1982 General Counseling
  • B.S. Louisiana Tech University, 1979 Wildlife Management

Research Interests

  • Mental Health of Elderly In Long-Term Care
  • Alcohol Problems
  • Dementia Assessment

Courses Taught

  • 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.