Linda Scott DeRosier

Professor, Psychology
B.S. Pikesville College
M.A. Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D. University of Kentucky
M.Ed. Harvard University
www.lindascottderosier.com 
406.657.1053
Alden Hall 105
derosiel@rocky.edu

Biography

Dr. Linda Scott DeRosier is a celebrated author as well as a teacher. Her book, "Creeker: A Woman's Journey," was chosen [as] the freshmen book at the University of Kentucky, and her second book, "Songs of Life and Grace," was the Appalachian Writers' Association Book of the Year in 2004. "Creeker" is a vivid memoir of growing up in Kentucky and moving out into the world though still hanging on to that sense of family and culture. "Songs" is a memoir about her parents, but also about their families and their neighbors. She has also written the text book, "Understanding Psychology," and its complementary "Understanding Psychology, Study Guide." She has contributed to numerous magazines and journals, both about life growing up in Kentucky's Appalachia, as well as her life in Montana. In 2004 Dr. DeRosier received the Thomas D. Clark Award for Literary Excellence in Kentucky.

Courses Taught

Fall Semester

PSY 101 General Psychology
PSY 315 Community Problems/Contemporary Issues
PSY 306 Personality Theories
PSY 483 Psychological Counseling

Spring Semester

PSY 101 General Psychology
PSY 201 Social Psychology
PSY 206 Human Development II
PSY 450 Internship