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Ph.D., Texas A&M University M.S., Texas A&M University B.S., University of South Alabama Dr. Karen Melton came to Baylor in Fall 2014 from Texas A&M University where she completed a Ph.D. in Youth Development. Dr. Melton also has an M.S. in Youth Development from Texas A&M and B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of South Alabama. She has also been certified as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Dr. Melton has been employed in adolescent settings such as camps, ministry, and residential facilities. In these settings, she has developed adolescent development programs and initiated family recreation programs. Dr. Melton is engaged in research that focuses on shared family time. Dr. Melton has spoken at regional and national conferences regarding youth development best practices. And while she was completing her degree at Texas A&M, she taught Youth Development courses and was honored by the university with the three teaching excellence awards. Dr. Melton’s passion for family activity time extends beyond academics, she enjoys time spent with her family. She is married to Kyle and they have one daughter. Some of her greatest joys include reading, college football, and time spent in the great outdoors with her family.