Psychology Faculty
Scott A. Bailey, professor, department chair; bachelor of arts in psychology, Southwestern University; master of science in experimental psychology, Emporia State University; doctorate in behavioral neuroscience, Kansas State University.
Dr. Bailey teaches Quantitative Methods for Psychology, Drugs & Behavior and Physiological Psychology. His primary research interests are in learning and the biological foundations of behavior.
Michael L. Czuchry, assistant professor; bachelor of arts in psychology, Colorado College; master of arts in experimental psychology, East Tennessee State University; doctorate in experimental psychology, Texas Christian University.
Dr. Czuchry teaches Introduction to Psychology, Cognition, and History & Systems of Psychology. His research interests include the development and evaluation of cognitive mapping and gaming approaches in treatment and educational settings as well as an examination of cognitive factors influencing reactions to media events.
Tiffiny Lee Sia, assistant professor; bachelor of arts in psychology, Linfield College; master of science and a doctorate in experimental psychology with an emphasis in social psychology from Texas Christian University.
Dr. Sia teaches Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology, and her research interests include improving attitudes toward negatively stereotyped groups and applying social psychological principles in real world settings.
Carolyn S. Turner, visiting lecturer in psychology; bachelor of arts in psychology, Texas Lutheran University; master of arts in mental health counseling, St. Mary’s University. She is a licensed professional counselor.
Prof. Turner teaches Abnormal Psychology and Psychological Testing. Her research interests focus on sexual abuse victims and perpetrators, and persons with severe mental illness.