Department(s):
Psychology
Psychology
Title(s):
Associate Prof.
Psy Department Chairperson
Carrie Switzer is the Chairperson of the Department of Psychology. She received her Ph.D. in Developmental/Educational Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Switzer's research interests include students' motivation to attend college, perceived barriers to education, and academic self-efficacy. The Department of Psychology is currently focused on creating career and professional development opportunities for students, engaging in projects that promote diversity and inclusion, strengthening student recruitment and undergraduate research, and fine-tuning its assessment program.
Research
Recent Publication
Switzer, C. L., Reminger, S. L., Shen, F. C., & Miller, M. (2026). Integrating career readiness throughout the curriculum. In T. Giuliano & J. Nissel (Eds.), Teaching high impact practices in psychology. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Involvement
Recent Service Activities
- UIS Senate
- UIS Promotions Committee
- UIS Sabbatical & Awards Committee
- College of Health, Science & Technology Leadership Team
- College of Health, Science & Technology Dean, Interim Dean, and Interim Associate Dean Searches
- Midwestern Psychological Association Conference Representative for UIS
Teaching
Courses Taught
- PSY 221 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- PSY 326 - Family Psychology
- PSY 327 - Educational Psychology
- PSY 333 - Positive Psychology
- PSY 416 - Psychology of Motivation
- PSY 458 - Psychological Testing
- PSY 471 - Senior Seminar