Jeff Leitzel

When I took my first psychology course ..., [the professor] taught the material with such enthusiasm and connected it with all sorts of real-world issues, I was left with the feeling that it would be a very interesting and even fun area to study further. His enthusiasm and the connections he made with the world pulled me in.

In terms of teaching, it is always fulfilling to play a role in helping a student move from being confused by some concept to complete understanding … Now, supervising undergraduate practicum with our students, I find it very rewarding to play a role in their transition from nervous "newbie" to blossoming professional by the end of the practicum experience.

Courses

• PSYCH 131 Psychology of Adjustment and Well-being
• PSYCH 160 Applied Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
• PSYCH 210 Lifespan Psychology
• PSYCH 211 Early Child Development
• PSYCH 212 Adolescent Development
• PSYCH 235 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
• PSYCH 254 Psychological Aspects of Social Issues
• PSYCH 335 Psychological Disorders
• PSYCH 401 History of Psychology
• PSYCH 406 Psychology Seminar
• PSYCH 464 Advanced Experimental Design
• PSYCH 497 Psychology Practicum