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Brandilynn J. Villarreal, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Villarreal is a lifespan developmental psychologist with a focus on motivation and self-regulation. Dr. Villarreal received an undergraduate degree in psychology and minor in women’s studies from the University of California, Los Angeles and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Dr. Villarreal completed her Ph.D. in psychology at the University of California, Irvine with an emphasis in developmental psychology and minors in quantitative and social psychology. While earning her Ph.D., Dr. Villarreal taught several courses at UCI and Irvine Valley College and extensively mentored undergraduate research projects and theses. She also served as a Pedagogical Fellow where she gained expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning, effective teaching technologies, and strategies for maximizing student engagement.
