Bio
                           Dr. Choate has been at Northeastern State University since 2010. He received his PhD
                           from Oklahoma State University in School Psychology in 2003. He is a Professor in
                           the Department of Psychology & Counseling. He is a licensed psychologist and licensed
                           professional counselor in the state of Oklahoma. He served as department chair from
                           2017 until 2020. Currently, he serves the College of Education (half-time) as the
                           NOFTA Endowed Chair for Professional Development and College Excellence. He currently
                           sits on the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.  
                           
                           
                              
                              
                                 
                                 Education:
                                 
                                 
                                    
                                    - PhD, School Psychology, Oklahoma State University, 2003
 
                                    
                                    - MEd, School Counseling, Northeastern State University, 1993
 
                                    
                                    - BS, Mathematics/Education, University of Tulsa, 1991
 
                                    
                                 
                                 
                              
                                 Developmental aspects of gender, ADHD, learning disabilities
                                 
                              
                                 Educational assessment and appraisal, neurological basis of behavior, psychometrics
                                 
                                 
                              
                                 
                                 Intellectual Content:
                                 
                                 
                                    
                                    - Helping Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Service Providers,
                                          Educators, and Families (Book, Scholarly-New), Integration, Published, January (1st Quarter/Winter), 2019
 
                                    
                                 
                                 
                              
                                 
                                 Courses Taught:
                                 
                                 
                                    
                                    - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY - PSYC 4043 - Fall 2020
 
                                    
                                    - ADVANCED LIFESPAN - COUN 5653 - Fall 2020
 
                                    
                                    - CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT & APPR - COUN 5523 - Spring 2020
 
                                    
                                    - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY - PSYC 4043 - Fall 2019
 
                                    
                                    - CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT & APPR - COUN 5523 - Spring 2019
 
                                    
                                    - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY - PSYC 4043 - Fall 2018
 
                                    
                                    - CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT & APPR - COUN 5523 - Spring 2018