APSU psychology professor publishes books examining criminal justice reform and #MeToo Movement

Clarksville, TN – When a crime occurs, what happens when the victim knows the perpetrator? Or more specifically, what happens when they sort of know the suspect? In many cases, eyewitness testimony leads to an easy conviction, but according to Dr. Emily Pica, Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of psychology, that testimony is sometimes misleading or completely inaccurate.

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APSU 2019: A Year in Review

Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) associate provost for research and dean of the College of Graduate Studies Dr. Chad Brooks summed up the year 2019 in a single sentence.

“It’s a very optimistic time for Austin Peay,” he said.

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APSU working on second doctoral degree to serve area’s citizens and soldiers

Clarksville, TN – Next fall, Austin Peay State University (APSU) plans to address a mental health crisis shaking military communities across the nation when it unveils the institution’s second doctoral degree – a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in counseling psychology – with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.

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Board moves APSU closer to offering second doctoral degree

Austin Peay State University (APSU)

Clarksville, TN –  On Friday morning, Austin Peay State University (APSU) moved a step closer to offering its second doctoral degree, with the aim of addressing a mental health crisis currently affecting many military communities.

During its spring meeting, the APSU Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.

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