Dr. Eric Schmidt
Assistant Dean of Educational Research and Faculty Development
Associate Professor

Dr. Eric Schmidt joined the Division of Educational Research in July of 2008.  He is an Associate Professor in the Professional Counseling program at Texas State University and Director of the Assessment and Counseling Clinic. Dr. Schmidt holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of North Texas, an M.Ed. in Counseling and Guidance from Corpus Christi State University, and a B.S. in Psychology from Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas.  His research interests include motivation and adherence to weight loss for children and adults, clinical supervision for chemical dependency counselors, and theoretical guidance and grounding. Dr. Schmidt is a member of the Ad Hoc Testing Committee for Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.