Marja Humphrey

Marja Humphrey

Marja Humphrey ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Dept of Counseling

Phone 301-860-3236 mhumphrey@bowiestate.edu

Main Campus Proctor Bldg, Room 278

Education

  • PhD, Counselor Education
  • MA, Psychology
  • BA, Biology-Psychology joint major

Areas of Expertise

Counselor preparation, Adjunct Faculty Development, Leadership, Faculty Mentoring, Career Counseling, Diversity and Social Justice, Human Development

Biography

On campus, Dr. Humphrey serves as an assistant professor in the School Counseling program preparing graduate students to work professionally with students, families and individuals in urban communities. In the past, Dr. Humphrey has worked both in higher education and agencies. She has taught, advised and counseled K-12 students, college students with disabilities, and  adults with depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. A coauthor of Elements of Culture in Counseling, a multicultural counseling text, and several published articles, Dr. Humphrey has also presented at state, regional and national conferences.

Off campus, Dr. Humphrey serves non-profit organizations as a discussion facilitator and board member. Personally committed to dialogue as an effective way to engage others in cross-cultural understanding, she consults with and has provided training for mental health agencies, private businesses, and community organizations. When not working, she is an avid reader, and enjoys time connecting with her family and friends over great food and music, either domestically or abroad.

Research Interests

Counselor preparation, Leadership, Wellness, Online Learning

Service Interests

  • Emerging Leaders Co-Chair, Maryland Counseling Association
  • Faculty Welfare Committee
  • Admissions Committee, School Counseling Program, Department of Counseling
  • Faculty Search Committee, Department of Counseling
  • Grievance Committee, Department of Counseling

Memberships and Affiliations