Psychology is defined as the scientific study of human behavior (including thoughts and emotions). The many and varied courses and areas of study in the Psychology Program provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of one's own behavior; the behavior of family, friends, and co-workers; and the interactions among diverse people and groups.
Psychology
Psychology is defined as the scientific study of human behavior (including thoughts and emotions). The many and varied courses and areas of study in the Psychology Program provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of one's own behavior; the behavior of family, friends, and co-workers; and the interactions among diverse people and groups.
Faculty & Staff
Associate Professor of Psychology
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Psychology
Dena Watson-Krasts has been teaching at Mendocino College since 2006, initially as a Pilates instructor and later adding Communication and Psychology classes. She began her higher education journey at...
Dena Watson-Krasts has been teaching at Mendocino College since 2006, initially ...
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Associate Professor of Psychology Fernando Calderon came to Mendocino College after working as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at the Orange County Children’s Therapeutics Arts Center (OCTA...
Associate Professor of Psychology Fernando Calderon came to Mendocino College af...
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Counselor/Coordinator Health and Wellness
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Counseling
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Elise Jones was born and raised in the Ukiah Valley. She attended Mendocino College from 2004 to 2007, earning an Associate's Degree in Psychology before transferring to CalPoly Humboldt. Elise earned...
Elise Jones was born and raised in the Ukiah Valley. She attended Mendocino Coll...
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Professor Nick Tuttle, an adjunct faculty member in the Psychology Department at Mendocino College, combines his teaching in Personality Theories and Social Psychology with a background in counseling ...
Professor Nick Tuttle, an adjunct faculty member in the Psychology Department at...
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Marsh Rose has been an adjunct faculty member at Mendocino College since 2002. She has taught Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychology of Stress and Coping, Personality Theories, and Introductory Ps...
Marsh Rose has been an adjunct faculty member at Mendocino College since 2002. S...
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