Dr. Adena Young-Jones

Education

• PhD, 2008, Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University-Commerce
• MS, 2006, Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University-Commerce
• BA, 2003, Psychology and Political Science, Southwestern University

Teaching

• Introduction to Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Psychology of Diversity
• Human Growth and Development

Research and professional interests

• Academic motivation and achievement
• Student success and retention
• Cultural sensitivity
• Diversity issues

Awards and honors

• Graduate Council Award: Distinguished Doctoral Student, Texas A&M University, Commerce. (2007)
• Distinguished Doctoral Student of the Year, Texas A&M University - Commerce. (2006)