Melissa Schweikert

Melissa Schweikert is a Professor of Practice of Child Development at Indiana Tech's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds an M.S. in General Psychology from Old Dominion University and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Her expertise spans childhood development, trauma-related issues, learning disabilities (e.g., ADHD), and behavioral disorders such as oppositional-defiant and conduct disorders. She has over 30 years of experience in academia and clinical settings, including roles at inpatient/outpatient mental health facilities and community centers. Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree in developmental psychology.

Prof. Schweikert teaches courses like Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, and Group Dynamics. She advises students in the Psychology program and maintains office hours MWF 9:00–11:00 a.m. and TR 9:00–10:00 a.m. Professional memberships include the American Psychological Association (since 2017). Her career includes a lengthy tenure at Ivy Tech (2002–2017).

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, and no articles are listed in the provided text. Her research emphasizes practical applications of developmental psychology in clinical and educational contexts.