Marion Cavallaro

Dr. Marion Cavallaro serves as an associate professor and Clincal Coordinator in the Department of Counselor Education. She earned her doctorate and master's degrees in Counseling Psychology from Ohio State University in 1980 and 1978, respectively, and her B.A. in Psychology, from the University of Delaware in 1976. Prior to her advanced graduate work she served as a medical caseworker at a comprehensive medical hospital. While at Ohio State University Dr. Cavallaro completed her internship at the Counseling and Consultation Service where she did individual and group counseling, especially in the areas of self-esteem, women's issues and career development, supervised graduate practicum students and provided consultation and training services to student organizations. She gained additional internship experience at the Columbus, Ohio Community Mental Health Center where she worked in adult outpatient services and older adult day treatment programs. While at Ohio State University Dr. Cavallaro also taught undergraduate psychology courses, advised undergraduate students and served as an administrator of a residence hall.

Upon completion of this graduate work, Dr. Cavallaro worked as a counselor of undergraduate students and lecturer in Psychology at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, P.A. from 1980-1981. She taught courses in introductory psychology, theories of personality and counseled students in personal, career and academic areas.

In 1981 Dr. Cavallaro joined the faculty in the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey. She has taught courses in Introduction to Counseling, Counseling Theory, Career Counseling, Counseling Women, Counseling the Aged and has nineteen years experience in teaching Clinical. In addition she provides individual supervision to students during their practicum course. While at TCNJ Dr. Cavallaro has served as the Coordinator of the Gerontological Counseling Certificate Program, Graduate Program Coordinator, and assistant chair person and chairperson.

Dr. Cavallaro's scholarly activities include publications and presentations and workshops in the areas of gerocounseling, ethical issues in counseling, and counseling older women. Her current research area focuses on the nature and level of scholarly productivity among counselor educators across the United States. Dr. Cavallaro holds is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey and National Board Counselor Certification and is a member of the New Jersey Registry of Professional Counselors. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, the North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Counseling Associations.

Dr. Cavallaro's office is located in 333 Forcina Hall. She can be reached by e-mail at cavallar@TCNJ.edu and by phone at (609) 771-2119.