Biography

Jo Pederson
Department:
Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology
Degree: University of Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing; B.A., College of Notre Dame; M.S., The Johns Hopkins University; M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University
Office: HS 115
Phone: 410-769-5058
Email: je.pederson@goucher.edu

Teaching Interests/Philosophy

My teaching interests encompass a wide range of clinical psychology courses and statistics.  I encourage students to participate in the scholarly practice of raising questions and to actively seek their own answers.  I enjoy teaching from an interdisciplinary perspective, and respect the power of synthesis to motivate personal growth and inspire creative thought. 

Courses Taught in Fall Semester

• PSY 200 Statistical Methods in Psychology/SPSS Lab

Courses To Be Taught in Spring Semester

• PSY 200 Statistical Methods in Psychology/SPSS Lab
• PSY 220  Personality Theory

Research  Interests

I am very interested in implicit and explicit memory processes, particularly from a developmental perspective.  I am also interested in mind-body interactions and how these affect cognitive functioning and behavior, human resiliency, and stress management.

Professional Activities

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I maintain a private practice in Towson.  Although my specialty areas are the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma recovery, and the resolution of grief, I work with many young adults struggling with life transitions.

Other

I love spending every free moment with my family and grandchildren, as well as taking long, leisurely walks with my loyal four-legged companion.  Having once studied to become a classical pianist, I still enjoy “tickling the ivories” and attending concerts.  Other hobbies include sailing and playing bridge.