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Cahterine McCartney

Catherine McCartney, PhD

Core Faculty

Dissertation committee chair and mentor

“More than anything else, I enjoy course discussions, which are always lively and thought-provoking.”

Dr. McCartney came to Capella in 2008 as an adjunct faculty member and dissertation mentor. She now serves as a faculty member in the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and continues to serve on dissertation committees and as a dissertation mentor. Prior to joining Capella, she was a licensed secondary school teacher. She has taught educational psychology at the university level for over 20 years.

Educational Background
  • Master of Science, St. Cloud State University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Idaho
Career Highlights
  • Named Professor Emerita of Education at Bemidji State University
  • Contributed to educational psychology textbooks
  • Taught high school students at the Turtle Mountain Ojibwa Reservation
Teaching Philosophy

“I believe every instructional decision I make can be traced back to my learners' needs, motivations, and experiences. I hope I inspire others to love learning as I do.”


Areas of Expertise
  • Educational psychology
  • Developmental theory
  • Learning theory, motivation, and assessment
Research Interests
  • Adolescent social and moral development
  • Teacher expertise development
  • Instructional design

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