Ruth Nelson, Ph.D.
Email: rnelson@bethel.edu
Job Titles
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Professor of Psychology
Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences -
Co-director of the Academic Enrichment and Support Center
College of Arts and Sciences
Highlight
Nelson's research interests include adoption and academic achievement, faith integration with disability studies, academic support services for English Language Learners, and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Started at Bethel
2001
Education
- Bethel College - B.A. in Psychology, Third-World Studies, 1996
- University of Minnesota - M.A. in Educational Psychology, 1998
- University of Minnesota - Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, 2002
Areas of expertise
Nelson's research interests include adoption and academic achievement, faith integration with disability studies, academic support services for English Language Learners, and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders.