B.A. New York University - Psychology/Sociology
Ph.D. Fordham University - Counseling Psychology
Cary Sanchez-Leguelinel is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services. She was the founding Chair for the Department and has been serving as the Deputy Chair for the past six years. Under her tenure, the major in Human Services and Community Justice was finalized and approved by the Undergraduate Curriculum and Standards Committee. More recently, Professor Sanchez led the integration of the Health and Physical Education faculty and curriculum into the Department, as well as the initiative to revise the Minor in Health, Wellness, and Physical Education, to reflect the development in the field of human services to focus on dimensions of health and wellness.
Over her many years of service at JJC, Professor Sanchez has focused on promoting students wellness, while prioritizing student success. Her contributions to the College were recently recognized when she received the Distinguished Service to the College award - the 2nd recipient to be selected by the College community.
- CSL 130 Effective Parenting
- CHS 310 Advanced Interpersonal Counseling Skills
- CSL 311 Field Education in College Community Outreach
- CHS 382 Field Education in Human Services II
- PED 180 Stress Management
NYS Education Department - Office of the Professions
American Psychological Association
Cary Sanchez-Leguelinel is a counseling psychologist by training whose research interests include: multicultural counseling competencies, peer counseling training, sophomore adjustment issues, and field work experiences.