We train future scholars, clinicians, and educators in the fields of applied psychology and research methodology to serve as leaders through rigorous training focused on evidence-based practices; cutting-edge research methodologies; and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Faculty and student research interests are broad and include school psychology, counseling psychology, human development, as well as qualitative and quantitative research methodology.
Applied Psychology in Education and Research Methodology
Research & Service
To be successful in the study of learning, students must gain practical, real-world experiences working with a variety of people from various backgrounds and perspectives. Our research centers and service opportunities give students the opportunity to put their skills to work under the supervision of our faculty.
Accreditation
Both our Counseling Psychology and School Psychology programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association. Our Counseling program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council.
Our Faculty
Scott Bellini
Associate Professor
James Brooks
Assistant Professor
Lucinda Carspecken
Senior Lecturer
Charla Davis
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
Barbara Dennis
Professor
Lynn Gilman
Clinical Associate Professor; Director, Counseling and Wellness Clinic
Sijia Huang
Assistant Professor
Hannah Kassab
Research Fellow
Jessica Nina Lester
Professor
Rebecca Martínez
Associate Professor
Maryellen Brunson McClain
Associate Professor; Director, Learning and Developmental Evaluation Clinic
Anna Merrill
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor; Clinical Director, Learning and Developmental Evaluation Clinic
Nan Mu
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
Korinthia Nicolai
Postdoctoral Fellow; Visiting Professor
Heather Ormiston
Assistant Professor
Zoë Peterson
Professor
Myeshia Price
Associate Professor
Andrés Pérez-Rojas
Associate Professor
David Rutkowski
Professor
Leslie Rutkowski
Professor
David Shriberg
Professor and Department Chair
Jesse Steinfeldt
Professor
Dubravka Svetina Valdivia
Associate Professor
Ellen Vaughan
Professor
Vivek Vellanki
Assistant Professor
Y. Joel Wong
Professor
Contact Us
Department Administrator
Sara Sturgeon
cep@iu.edu
(812) 856-8300
Department Chair
David Shriberg
dashri@iu.edu
(812) 856-8049
Clinic Coordinator
Amy O'Mullane
amylking@iu.edu
(812) 856-8343