Kathryn (Tina) Alessandria

Kathryn (Tina) Alessandria
  • Professor
  • Department: Counselor Education
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: KAlessandria@wcupa.edu

Education

  • B.S., James Madison University
  • M.A., James Madison University
  • Ed.S., James Madison University
  • Ph.D., University of Virginia

Research Interests

ethnic identity developmentgeneration of immigrationItalian-Americansmulticultural counselingcollege student developmentcollege counselingsupervision and skill developmentmaster's level studentsnew faculty development

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Biography

Dr. Alessandria teaches Group Dynamics, Helping Skills, Professional Orientation to Counseling, and Field Experience courses. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health, National Certified Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Alessandria has experience in student affairs as a college counselor, academic advisor and resident advisor. Her research interests include: ethnic identity development and generation of immigration, with a special interest in Italian-Americans; multicultural counseling; college student development; issues and trends in college counseling; supervision and skill development of master's level students; and new faculty development.