Alicia Becton
Department Chair
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Research. Counseling & Curriculum
Bio
Dr. Becton is the Department Chair of RCC, who has a rich and diverse background in mental health services and administrative roles within various governmental agencies. Her extensive experience, spanning over two decades, reflects a deep commitment to serving stigmatized populations, including the Black community, persons with disabilities, and individuals in recovery.
Education
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Ph.D., Substance Abuse/Addiction Coun
The University of Texas Rio Gr, 2014
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MS, Mental Health Counseling/Couns
North Carolina Agricultural an, 2010
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BS, Health and Physical Edu/Fitnes
East Carolina University, 2007
Certifications
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), 2022
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National Certified Counselor
NBCC, 2020
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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling Certification, 2010
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Approved Clinical supervisor
CCE, 2021
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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COUN 6890
Practicum in CMHC
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EDUC 6021
Intro to Educational Research
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EDCI 7110
Curriculum Studies
Teaching Interests
Clinical Supervision
Addictions
Psychopathology
Teens/Adolescents
Individuals with Disabilities (e.g., physical, cognitive, learning)
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Unmasking economic mobility barriers for Black women with disabilities post-COVID-19, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Moving Beyond Traditional Multiculturalism: Dis/ability Awareness in Counselor Education., 2025
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Race and gender as determinants of educators’ perceptions regarding Black college students with disabilities., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Sorting through the weeds: The intersection of legislation, workplace policy, and medical marijuana and Its impact on vocational rehabilitation., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A self-care and wellness framework in educator preparation as a preventative approach to burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Effective treatment modalities and employment for special populations (e.g., individuals in recovery, Black, PWDs, women)
Mitigating Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary Trauma among Educators through Wellness/Self-Care Training
