Department of Secondary and Middle School Education
Cynthia Northington-Purdie, Ph.D.
Office: V4020
Phone: 973-720-3134
Email: northingtonc@wpunj.edu
Office Hours: Fall 2012 - Monday -12:45-2:15pm - Tuesday 10:45-12:15pm and by appointment
Department: Secondary and Middle School Education
Position: Director - Post Baccalaureate Program K-12
Area Specialization: Developmental Psychology; Educational Psychology
| Academic Degrees and Certifications |
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Psychological Development - New York University
- Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Psychology - Montclair State University
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology - Fairleigh Dickinson University
- New Jersey Certification: Teacher of the Handicapped K-12
- New Jersey Certification: Teacher of Psychology
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| Professional Experience |
- Teacher: State of New Jersey Public Schools - 13 years
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| Current Teaching and Administrative Responsibilities |
- CISE 5100 The Application of Psychology to Prospective Teachers
- CISE 2950 Educational Psychology and Classroom Management
- CISE 5100 Classroom Management
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| Professional Affiliations and Activities |
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators (AACTE)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
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| Current Research Interests |
- Corporal Punishment in the US Public Schools
Current trends in classroom management
The effective practice of mainstreaming and inclusion
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