Derek McClellan

Derek McClellan serves as Assistant Professor of Psychology and Psychology Program Coordinator at Kentucky Wesleyan University, having completed his Ph.D. at the University of Louisville in 2023.

His research centers on cognitive processes influencing student learning outcomes, with specialized focus on:

• Application of emerging technologies in STEM education
• Evidence-based teaching practice improvement
• Mechanisms for enhancing student engagement
• Interdisciplinary approaches to educational psychology

Dr. McClellan instructs foundational and advanced courses including Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Sensation & Perception, Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, Personality Theories, Abnormal Psychology, Senior Seminar, and Statistics, reflecting comprehensive expertise across the psychology curriculum.