Fielding Graduate University

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Media Psychology Programs

Fielding’s Media Psychology programs enable students to enter at their qualification, readiness and goal levels. The PhD in Media Psychology program provides a research-based program that informs practice in an evolving field of study. The Masters of Arts in Media Psychology is 100% online, applies psychological science to media and technology landscapes. The 3-course Certificate in Media Psychology program is also 100% online, and offers emphases in Media Neuroscience and Brand Psychology & Audience Engagement.

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Archive

Virtual Media Psychology Symposium / 

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July 14, 2020

Janet de Merode brings over 25 years of experience working on problems of poverty in Africa and Asia to her current teaching and research in psychology.  Of particular interest to her are methods to improve access of needy populations to health services and education.  She formerly served as Director of the Population, Health and Nutrition research department of the World Bank, and prior to that, led teams responsible for public health and education investment in West Africa.  After working in over 20 low-income countries, she became convinced that health and social justice -- particularly of poor and disenfranchised populations -- was underserved in public policy and research agendas, and that the media technologies could bring innovative approaches. Educated at Northwestern and...

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July 1, 2020

Jerri Lynn Hogg is the Director of Fielding Graduate University’s Media Psychology program. She consults in the areas of cultural influence on human behavior and digital media; virtual communities and augmented reality; connection through social media communities; the psychology behind effective communication design; new and changing learning communities; and how to create solid user experience design. Passionate about social media, technology, and digital environments, Dr. Hogg researches and consults on how we communicate, connect, and find balance in changing environments. As a psychologist, she applies theory, practice, and research to humanizing the technological landscape and digital experience. Dr. Hogg is a media psychologist. She is the 2015 president for the American Psychological Associations’ Society for Media Psychology and Technology, and co-author...