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Dr. Linda Hoover
Dr. Linda Hoover

Dr. Linda Hoover

Dr. Linda Hoover

Executive Dean, Dean of Undergraduate Studies

About

My education and life’s work are a mix of pastoral ministry and clinical practice. It’s great to offer students an integrated learning experience, drawing from both perspectives. My heart is to develop Spirit-formed counselors who have a solid theological and biblical foundation.

Certifications and Credentials

Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Texas and California
Ordained minister – Assemblies of God

Research and Interest Areas

Mental health in the church
Helping the helpers: Pastors and their families

The Effects of Negative Media on Evangelical Christians’ Attitudes Toward Evangelism

BIBC-2301 Biblical Counseling
BIBC-3301 Counseling Theories
BIBC-3305 Counseling Skills
BIBC-3315 Marriage and Family Counseling
BIBC-4303 Senior Internship
BIBC-4310 Counseling Children and Adolescents
BIBM-2305 Healthy Family Dynamics
SOCI-3301 Human Development
PSYC-4305 Personality Development
BIBC-5304 Marriage and Family Therapy
BIBC-5309 Career Counseling
BIBC-5311 Counseling Practicum
BIBC-5313 Counseling Diverse Populations
BIBC-5316 Healthy Family Systems
BIBC-5318 Assessment
BIBC-5319 DSM-5 Assessment

Contact Info

linda.hoover@tku.edu
817.722.1628

Education

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with Family Emphasis

Antioch University-Santa Barbara

M.A. in Clinical Psychology with MFT Emphasis

Chapman University

B.A. in Psychology

Chapman University

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The King’s University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.