Claudia Hutchinson

Director of the Counseling Center, Assistant Professor
Behavioral Sciences

M.Ed. - Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D. - Pennsylvania State University

Office: Dominica
ph: 767-255-6371

Dr. Claudia Hutchinson joined Ross University in 2008. She is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science and Director of the Ross University School of Medicine Counseling Center. Dr. Hutchinson serves as a member of the Admissions, Exam and Health Center Committees.

She was awarded her doctorate degree for research in Parenting Style and the Moral Development of Youth, at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. Prior to coming to Ross University, she spent three years as a consultant for a Private Practice Community Health Agency in State College, Pennsylvania. She has particular interest and research experience in first generation students receiving a bachelor’s degree and understanding homeless populations.

Dr. Hutchinson is a certified Education Specialist I, Elementary School Counselor, Secondary School Counselor, National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).

She is a member of several professional organization:, American Counseling Association, National Certified Counselor Association, American Mental Health Counselor Association, American School Counseling Association and International Association of Medical Educators.

Courses:

Behavioral Labs

Psychoanalytic theory

Problem-Based Learning Semester 2

Research Experience:

The Pennsylvania State University (2007)

Hutchinson. C. A. (2007). The influences of demographic and parenting variables on early adolescent moral decisions. Doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University.

Selected Publications:

Hutchinson, C. A. (2004). Learning about the homeless. Counseling Today, 7 12, 20.

Trusty, J. & Hutchinson, C. A. (2004). The effects of students’ middle-school and high school experiences on completion of the bachelor’s degree: How can school counselors make a difference? (Research Brief no. 2.1) Center for School Counseling Outcome Research, University of Massachusetts-Amherst. (http:www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/index.htm).

Hutchinson, C. A, Hazler, R. J., Caldwell, L., & Small, M. (2009). Parenting style and moral decisions of ethnic minority urban youth. (Publication Pending).

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