Jennifer Herrig

Jennifer Herrig

Senior Lecturer of Psychological Science

Phone706-310-6246

Office locationClassroom Building, 313B, Oconee

Overview

Jennifer Herrig earned a M.A. in General Psychology from the University of North Florida in 2006 where she focused her research in the areas of cognitive and social psychology. Since graduating, she has taught undergraduate psychology courses for multiple colleges and universities across the country. She began her role as a Lecturer at the University of North Georgia in 2017, and teaches on the Oconee Campus.

Courses Taught

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychological Science
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Social Development

Education

  • M.A., General Psychology, University of North Florida, 2006
  • B.A., Psychology, Georgia Southern University, 2002

Research/Special Interests

  • Attitudes
  • Memory
  • Learning
  • Developmental influences

Scholarship

Dewey, J. A., Hite, L. A., Furbush, L. I., Dawson, B. L., Ringger, C. S., Herrig, J. K. (2021). Introduction to psychology (PSYC 1101) course redesign at the University of North Georgia. In S. M. Foote (Ed.), Gateways to completion case study anthology. (pp. 59-61). Gardner Institute.

Nielsen, M. E., Williams, J., & Randolph-Seng, B. (2009). Religious orientation and attitudes about stem cell research. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 19(2), 81-91. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Salt Lake City, UT.

Williams, J., Guss, C.D., & Richard, F.D. (2006). The memory retrieval debate revisited: Is it spreading activation or compound cue? (Unpublished master’s thesis). University of North Florida. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society. Nashville, TN.