Meet Peggy Motsch

Professor of Psychology;
Chair, Psychology Department

Education

• Ed.D., Indiana University
• M.S., Indiana University
• B.S., Purdue University

Recent Awards and Achievements

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist for over 25 years.
• Positive Psychology Sabbatical.
• Psi Chi Honor Society and Psychology Club Advisor.
• Presented at 22nd International Congress of Applied Psychology in Kyoto, Japan.
• Presented at International Council of Psychologists Conferences in Tokyo, Japan, Republic of Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand.
• Taught and consulted in Australia, New Zealand, Greece, and Spain.
• Traveled and studied in Egypt, Scotland, England, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Turkey, Fiji Island, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and China.

Interests/ Areas of Expertise

• Counseling Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Counseling
• Positive Psychology
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research
• Health Psychology
• Resources to support the Mind, Body and Spirit
• Gerontology and Healthy Aging

Teaching Philosophy

“As an educator I am committed to being competent in the field of psychology. I stay current with the subject I am teaching by attending conferences and training activities that broaden my knowledge of psychology. I send time getting to know all of my students and use a variety of methods to encourage their learning and make learning fun. I encourage collaborative learning and I create an environment where it is safe for everyone to communicate their thoughts, feelings, expectations, and desires. Additionally, I encourage my students to become critical thinkers. I want to empower them to trust themselves when they evaluate information provided to them on any topic. I believe that we are all life-long learners. I encourage my students to welcome the many learning opportunities they will have in their lives.”