Shawn Carlson

Shawn Carlson serves as Assistant Professor of Psychology within the Social Science Department at Southwest Minnesota State University, holding a Doctor of Philosophy from North Dakota State University.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy, North Dakota State University
• Master of Science, North Dakota State University
• Bachelor of Arts, Minnesota State University - Moorhead
• Associate of Arts, Ridgewater College

Dr. Carlson's research spans core psychological disciplines including social cognition, developmental processes, experimental methodologies, and personality theory. His work integrates empirical approaches to understand human behavior within social contexts, contributing to foundational knowledge in psychological science.