Chelsea Witt

Chelsea Witt

Assistant Professor of Practice

Psychology

Burnett Hall 226

402-472-7765

cwitt@unl.edu

Courses Currently Teaching

• Psych 181: Introduction to Psychology (enrollment: 25-200)
• Psych 189H: Psychology of Good and Evil (enrollment: 25)
• Psych 288: Psychology of Social Behavior (enrollment: 25-200)
• Psych 330: Psychology of Diversity (enrollment: 50-170)

Courses Taught Previously

• Behavioral Science Statistics
• Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics 
• Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
• Abnormal Psychology

Teaching Awards and Training

• Napoli Teaching Award (April 2018): Chosen as the outstanding graduate teacher in Saint Louis University’s psychology program based on assignments, teaching philosophy, and evaluations

• Faculty Excellence Award (April 2017): Recognized as one of the top 10 professors at Saint Louis University in dedication and excellence of teaching inside and outside of the classroom
• Certificate in University Teaching Skills (Fall 2014-Spring 2019): Obtained a certificate in teaching attesting to my participation in multiple workshops and classes to learn and discuss innovative and evidence-based pedagogical techniques 

Research Interests

My primary research interests concern the scholarship of teaching and learning.  Specifically, I have studied factors related to student engagement and critical thinking (e.g. types of assignments given, hours worked outside school, etc.).  I am also interested in determining protective factors that may increase the success and retention of college students from disadvantaged backgrounds.  Lastly, I have conducted research on social justice issues, specifically issues surrounding prejudice and prosocial behavior.

Education