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Richard Williams

Professor
Psychology, Psychology

237C MCKB - Brigham Young University
701 E University PKWY
Provo, Utah 84602-2401

Biography

Ph.D., 1981, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, Psychological Sciences, Graduate Minor in Philosophy. Professor, Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University, 2019 – 2024. Associate Academic Vice President for Faculty, Brigham Young University. January 2001 – January 2008. Director, The Wheatley Institution, Brigham Young University. October 2007 – August 2019. Professor, Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University, 2019 – 2024.

Research Interests

The nature and dfense of human agency, philosophical foundations of psychology, psychology in a post-modern world.

Teaching Interests

History and Systems of Psychology, Thr Restored Gospel and Psychology, Personality Theory, Introduction to Psychology

Administrative Assignments

  • Wheatley Institution: Director (2007 - 2019)
  • Academic Vice President: Associate Vice President (2001 - 2008)

Professional Citizenship

  • Officer (specify in Other), Associate Academic Vice President for Faculty (2006 - 2006)
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Duquesne Universitiy Press (2004 - 2004)

Courses Taught

Publications

Darin Crawford Gates Bradley Roy Agle Richard N Williams

Presentations

Terrance D Olson M-C Ingerson Richard N Williams
James E Faulconer Richard N Williams