Christine Simon

Professor


Department

Psychology

Courses Taught
  • PSYC 2301, General Psychology. A survey of the major psychological topics, theories, and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
  • PSYC 2314, Lifespan Development. A survey of research in the major topics of human development throughout the lifespan.
  • PSYC 2308, Child Psychology. Addresses psychological development from conception through early and middle childhood, and adolescence. 
  • PSYC 2315, Psychology of Adjustment. Psychology of adjustment is the study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments.
Education
  • Liberty University, Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, 2020
  • Tarleton State University, M.S., Educational Psychology, 2001
  • University of Central Texas, B.S., Psychology, 1999
Teaching Experience
  • Temple College, Faculty, 2015 - 2022
  • Temple College, Adjunct Faculty, 2004 - 2014
  • Central Texas College, Adjunct Faculty, 2003 - 2005
Professional Experience
  • Temple College
  • Private Practice, Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • Cedar Crest Hospital, Residential Treatment Center, and Clinic
  • Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments
  • Heart of Texas MHMR
  • Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Professional Presentations
  • “Stress and Wellness for Peace Officers,” Temple College Police Academy
  • “Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace”, Annual Conference CTHRMA
  • “Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue,” Killeen Police Department, Crisis Assistance Training
  • “Professional Boundaries for Crisis Workers,” Temple Police Department, Crisis Assistance Training
  • “Violence in Intimate Relationships,” Bell County Domestic Violence Task Force
Awards

NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award, 2023

Research Interests
  • Student Mothers Lived Experiences at Community College
  • Reducing Barriers to Success and Promoting Resilience and Persistence
  • Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health Professionals
  • Culture Role Socialization and Its Impact on Mental Well-Being 
  • Gender roles, power differences, and socially determined attitudes about gender.