Vitae
College of Professional & Graduate Studies Phone: (580)-774-7015
Department of Psychology Fax: (580)-774-7100
Southwestern Oklahoma State University email: stephen.burgess@swosu.edu
Weatherford, OK 73096
Education
Ph. D. Florida State University (Experimental Psychology, concentration in
Cognitive Development), 1997.
Dissertation: The growth of phonological awareness in preschool children: A
longitudinal investigation. Major Advisor: Dr. Joseph K. Torgesen
M.A. Hollins College (General Experimental Psychology), 1992, summa cum
laude B.A. Wake Forest University (Psychology), 1990, cum laude, Psi Chi
Professional Experience
2001-present Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (classes taught
below)
1997-2000 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Classes taught: (including spring 2006)
- Undergraduate:
Educational Psychology: elementary ( 20 times)
Adolescent Psychology (4 times)
Child Psychology (22 times)
Experimental Psychology/Research Methods class and lab
(12 times)
Developmental Psychology (14 times)
Developmental Telecourse/Web course (17 times)
General Psychology (6 times)
Advanced Introductory Psychology for majors (2 times)
Mental Health/Psychology of Adjustment (3 times)
- Graduate:
Developmental Graduate web course (3 times)
Advanced Child Psychology (10 times)
- Interactive video classes (courses that have been
taught in this format):
Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Educational
Psychology, Advanced Child Psychology
1993-1997 Instructor of Record, Department of Psychology
Florida State University
Classes taught:
- Undergraduate: Experimental Methods class (1 time),
Experimental Methods lab (2 times), General Psychology
(10 times), Cognitive Psychology lab (2 times)
1992-1997 Research Assistant, Department of Psychology
Florida State University: Drs. Joseph K. Torgesen and
Richard K. Wagner
1992-1993 Teaching Assistant: Department of Psychology
Florida State University
1991-1992 Assistant Research Director, Hollins Head Injury Program
Hollins College, Roanoke, VA
Awards & Fellowships
1998-1999 1999 IRA Outstanding Dissertation Award with $1000 prize
Competition sponsored by the International Reading
Association
1990-1991 McGuigan Award: Award to psychology graduate student
showing outstanding research at Hollins College