Melissa Heerboth
Associate Professor
Dr. Heerboth is a social psychologist with interests in effective communication in relationships, particularly when communicating about prejudice or across political divides. She regularly presents research projects alongside her students at conferences. Dr. Heerboth serves as the advisor to Psychology Club and the 私房俱乐部 Chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society of Psychology. Additionally, she serves as the president of the 私房俱乐部 Chapter of the American Association of University Professors.
私房俱乐部 Dr. Heerboth
- Ph.D., Social Psychology, University of New Hampshire, 2007
- Masters of Science in Teaching, University of New Hampshire, 2007
- Masters of Arts in Psychology, University of New Hampshire, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Saint Anselm College, 2002
- As a psychologist, Dr. Heerboth is particularly interested in the 鈥渟oft skills鈥 that contribute to interpersonal and professional success: grit, growth mindsets, and good communication skills. She builds opportunities to develop soft skills in her courses.聽
- Social Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Relationship Psychology
- Psychology of Prejudice
- Introduction to Psychology
- Senior Capstone in Psychology
- Strategies to reduce political polarization and prejudice.
- Beliefs about relationships and how they impact behavior in relationship
- Psychology Club Advisor
- 私房俱乐部 Chapter of Psi Chi Advisor
- The International Honor Society in Psychology
- President of the 私房俱乐部 Chapter of the American Association of University Professors