Teaching

Catalog Description: Applies psychological theory and research to problems of work and other organizations. Topics include motivation and satisfaction, group dynamics, leadership, and organizational structure. Qualifies for Cluster I for PSYC majors and GE requirement for non-majors.

How do people think and behave at work? We’ll answer this question by examining psychological theories along with real-world examples of management and organizations. Students will discuss how theories apply to their own work or volunteer experiences, debate critical issues in the modern workplace, and practice consulting skills to solve business problems.

Fall 2025 Schedule: Tues/Thurs 1:15p-2:30p in Kravis Center 100

Catalog Description: Introduces application of statistical principles and techniques to psychological research. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, significance testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, and non-parametric tests. Required course for PSYC majors.

I know, statistics can be scary. I promise that I will do my best to make it fun and meaningful! This will be a hands-on, project-based class where you will practice running your own analyses in the R programming language. Imagine being able to answer questions such as “Which group has significantly stronger satisfaction scores?” or “Does year in school, age, and residence hall predict academic success?”

Fall 2025 Schedule: Mon/Wed 1:15p-2:30p in Roberts North 12
(with optional Fri 1:15p-2:30p Lab Session)

I am developing a new class for CMC on Psychometrics and Multivariate Statistics, designed for students who completed PSYC 109 (and enjoyed it!) and would like to continue developing their statistical and data analysis skills. Topics will include factor analysis, structural equation modeling, advanced regression, and other methods. Students will apply techniques to their own projects, theses, or research ideas.

I am developing a new special topics seminar on vocational psychology, designed for students who completed PSYC 37 and would like to continue learning and exploring topics within organizational studies. Topics will include career development, sense of calling and vocation, meaningful work, and more. Students will read research articles and other literature, lead discussion sessions on these topics, and write reflection papers applying these theories to their own careers.