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Alicia Becton

Department Chair

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.

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Education

  • Ph.D., Substance Abuse/Addiction Coun The University of Texas Rio Gr, 2014

  • MS, Mental Health Counseling/Couns North Carolina Agricultural an, 2010

  • BS, Health and Physical Edu/Fitnes East Carolina University, 2007

Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), 2022

  • National Certified Counselor NBCC, 2020

  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling Certification, 2010

  • Approved Clinical supervisor CCE, 2021

Awards & Honors

  • Vernon E. Hawkins Pioneer and Leadership Award National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, 2024

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • COUN 6890

    Practicum in CMHC

  • EDUC 6021

    Intro to Educational Research

  • EDCI 7110

    Curriculum Studies

Teaching Interests

Clinical Supervision
Addictions
Psychopathology
Teens/Adolescents
Individuals with Disabilities (e.g., physical, cognitive, learning)

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