Ronald Cox, Jr.

Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist

Area: Family Science

233 HES
Stillwater OK 74078
 
Phone: 405-744-9938
Fax: 405-744-2800
r.cox@okstate.edu

Educational Background:

• Evaluation of family science program interventions and outcomes.

• Risk and protective factors for the onset of substance use and externalizing disorders among adolescents with an emphasis on Hispanic/Latin adolescents.

• Cultural and ethnic correlates in the engagement and working alliance processes for group and family based interventions.

• Curriculum development of psychoeducational interventions for couples, parents, and adolescents with an emphasis on Hispanic/Latin populations.

• Family Paradigm Theory.

• 1992 - Recipient of the Louisiana Counselor’s Association Graduate Research Award at the annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

• 2005 - BC Best On-Line Course at Michigan State University, for FCE 444.

• 2005 - Recipient Best Student Poster award National Council on Family Relations Marriage and Family Therapy section. 67th National Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.

• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

• National Council on Family Relations

• Cox, R. (2007) Toward an Eco-Developmental Theory of Adolescent Substance Abuse in Venezuela. Tinker Foundation ($1,885).

• Cox, R. (2007) Thorpe Endowment Dissertation Completion Fellowship– Michigan State University ($5,000).

• Cox, R. (2007) Verna Lee and John Hildebrand Dissertation Fellowship – Michigan State University ($6,000).

• Cox, R. (2007) Michigan State University Graduate School Dissertation Completion Fellowship – Michigan State University ($2,000).

• Cox, R. (2006) Needs Assessment for the Treatment of Adolescent Conduct Disorder and Substance Abuse In Venezuela. International Studies Program – Michigan State University ($5,000).