Ph.D. Psychology, Grand Canyon University
M.S.Ed. Counseling, Northern State University
B.S. Psychology, Northern State University

Dr. Heather Scott is an assistant professor and department chair with over 20 years of professional experience in higher education. She earned her Ph.D. in psychology from Grand Canyon University, specializing in the integration of technology, learning, and psychology.

Throughout her career, Dr. Scott has held a variety of administrative positions, including assistant vice president for academics, director of institutional research, and director of assessment. She has extensive experience working with specialized programmatic and regional accreditation organizations. Notably, she has served as an institutional liaison for both the Higher Learning Commission and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), preparing documentation and supporting accreditation processes. 
 

Research Interests

• Technology, communication, and learning
• Metacognitive strategies and distance learning
• Socio-emotional presence and distance learning
• Distance learning pedagogy

Service and Organizational Memberships

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• APA Division 15: Educational Psychology
• Association of Counseling Education and Supervision (ACES)
• Assessment Committee, Millicent Atkins School of Education
• Curriculum Committee, Millicent Atkins School of Education
• Faculty Chair of Psychology Club (Student Organization)
• Aberdeen Area Arts Council Board member