Mike Carns, Ph.D. Associate Professor

Program: Professional Counseling E-mail: mc17@txstate.edu Phone: (512) 245-3760 Mail: 601 University Drive Education Building 4043 San Marcos, TX 78666

Education:
Ph.D., Counseling, University of North Texas
MA, Texas State University-San Marcos
BS, Kansas State University at Manhattan

Courses Taught:
EDP 5305: Standardized Testing
EDP 5307: Counseling & Personality: Current Theories
EDP 5250: Basic Communication & Interviewing Skills
EDP 5350: Introduction to Professional Counseling
EDP 5351: Current Issues in Marriage & Family Therapy
EDP 5354: Techniques of Counseling
EDP 5358: Techniques of Group Counseling
EDP 5360: Techniques of Marriage and Family Therapy
EDP 5362: Practicum in Professional Supervision: Theories & Applications
EDP 5366: Seminar in Individual & Group Counseling
EDP 5367: Marriage & Family Counseling
EDP 5368: Developmental Issues in Counseling Children, Adolescents, & Adults
EDP 5369: Techniques in Counseling Children & Adolescents
EDP 5389C: Practicum
EDP 5389Y: Internship
EDP 5391: Problems in Education
US 1100: University Seminar (undergraduate course)

Professional Experience:
School Counselor, North East I.S.D.
Subdistrict Coordinator, Dallas I.S.D.
School Counselor, Dallas I.S.D.
School Counselor, Dallas I.S.D.
School Counselor, Corpus Christi I.S.D.

Selected Publications:
(Books)

• Carns, M. & Carns A. (1997). Career counseling instructors manual 5th ed.Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove,Ca.
• Snodgrass, G., Carns, M. & Carns A. (1993). Instructors manual for career counseling. 4th ed. Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole
• Snodgrass, G., Carns, M. & Carns A. & Zunker, V. (1989). Instructors manual for career counseling. 3rd ed. Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole

(Chapters in Books)

• Carns, M. (1999). Using audio and video feedback. In R.E. Watts (Ed.), Techniques in marriage and family counseling. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

(Journal Articles)

• Carns, A, Carns M., Holland, J. (2001). "Learning the Ropes: An Overview of Adventure Based Counseling". TCA Journal. (accepted for publication)
• Duffey, T, Carns, M., Carns, A., & Garcia J. (1998). The lifestyle of the middle-class mexican american female. Journal of Individual Psychology. 54, 399-406.
• Carns, M. & Carns A. (1998). A review of the professional literature concerning the consistency of the definition and application of adlerian encouragement. Journal of Individual Psychology 54, 72-89.
• Carns, A. & Carns, M. (1997). A systems approach to school counseling. The School Counselor. 44, 218-223.
• Carns, A., Payne, E., Carns, M.,Lymon, B., Wooley, J. Raffield, P. (1995). Perceived family environment variables in adult literacy program participants. The Journal of Adult Basic Education. 5, 166-178.
• Carns, A., Carns, M., Wooten, H., Jones, L., Raffield, P.,and Heitkamp,J. (1995). Career maturity and extra-curricular activities. Texas Counseling
• Association Journal. 23, 37-45.
• Carns, M. (1995). Counseling on your back: A case study. The Family Journal. 3, 59-61.

Professional Organizations:
National Board of Certified Counselors
American Counseling Association
Texas Counseling Association
Texas Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
Texas Association for Marriage & Family Counseling
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Approved Supervisor Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Approved Supervisor Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Approved Supervisor American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

Research Interests:
Immersive Virtual Reality as a Curriculum Enhancement for Beginnning Counseling Students