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  • Ph.D., School Psychology, Michigan State University
  • Ed.S., School Psychology, Michigan State University
  • M.A., Educational Psychology, Michigan State University
  • B.G.S., Psychology/Sociology/Business, University of Michigan

Nicole McDonald, Ph.D.

  • Professor of Psychology

  • The School of Education & Human Services

Education

  • Ph.D., School Psychology, Michigan State University
  • Ed.S., School Psychology, Michigan State University
  • M.A., Educational Psychology, Michigan State University
  • B.G.S., Psychology/Sociology/Business, University of Michigan

Dr. Nicole McDonald’s role at Cornerstone includes teaching psychology and family studies courses, overseeing psychology and family studies internships, advising and mentoring students, ensuring program accessibility for students with disabilities, overseeing the Accommodations Review Committee, working to educate the community on disability-related matters and serving as the Director of the Creativity and Innovation Honors Institute. She was recognized in 2009 with Cornerstone’s Faculty Teaching Award.

Even though she earned degrees from Michigan State, Dr. McDonald is a University of Michigan fan at heart. She also takes over 100 photos almost every day.

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  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • MIXED-MEDIA ART
  • ATHLETICS
  • VISITING LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES
  • TRAVELING
  • EXPLORING NEW PLACES

Research Interests

  • CREATIVE THERAPIES
  • CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
  • EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT

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