Andrew Shelton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Phone: (626) 815-6000
Email: ashelton@apu.edu
Biography
Andrew Shelton, Ph.D., is a counseling psychologist who joined the department in 2018. His research focuses on attachment theory and positive psychology from a cross-cultural perspective. In addition, he is interested in mental health and wellness among Latinas/os. His work has been published in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Latina/o Psychology and the Journal of College Counseling. Current projects include: spirituality, hope, and wellness among first-generation Latinx immigrants, work and meaning among first-generation Latinx immigrants, and strategies of belonging used by adult third-culture kids. He is accepting undergraduate and graduate students to work with him; undergraduate and master’s students interested in these lines of research are encouraged to email him for information about joining his research lab.
Education
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
- M.S., Psychology, University of North Texas
- M.A., Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College
- B.A., Psychology, Baylor University
Academic Areas
- School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Physical Therapy
Expertise
- Attachment Theory
- Latinx Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Wellbeing of Cross-Cultural Workers and Families
Courses Taught
- PSYC 250 – Data Analysis in Psychology
- PSYC 318 – Research Methods
- PSYC 518 – Analysis of Variance
- WRIT 260 – Writing 2: Psychology Subdisciplines and Career Trajectories