Derek Schorsch, M.S.

Professor of Psychology

About

Professor Schorsch teaches General Psychology and Developmental Psychology, while being the lead coordinator for the Speakers’ Forum for East Campus. The Speakers’ Forum is intended to give Valencia students the opportunity to meet with and hear from educators and professionals in psychology to prepare students for their transition into upper level course work and employment. Professor Schorsch’s interests predominantly reside in Social and Cognitive Psychology. Moreover, his teaching philosophy emphasizes the development of scientific understanding and critical thinking skills. Presently, Professor Schorsch belongs to several different critical thinking and skeptic groups.  

Derek Schorsch, M.S.

Professor of Psychology

About

Professor Schorsch teaches General Psychology and Developmental Psychology, while being the lead coordinator for the Speakers’ Forum for East Campus. The Speakers’ Forum is intended to give Valencia students the opportunity to meet with and hear from educators and professionals in psychology to prepare students for their transition into upper level course work and employment. Professor Schorsch’s interests predominantly reside in Social and Cognitive Psychology. Moreover, his teaching philosophy emphasizes the development of scientific understanding and critical thinking skills. Presently, Professor Schorsch belongs to several different critical thinking and skeptic groups.  

Education

  • BA: Spanish, University of Idaho
  • BS: Psychology, University of Idaho
  • MS: Psychology, University of Idaho

Professional Accomplishments

  • Awarded Program of the Year for Psychology Forum

Academic Initiatives and Contributions

  • Social Science Assessment Coordinator
  • Title V Mentor

 

Club Advisory

  • Psychology Speaker’s Forum