Dr. Melissa J. Schotthofer
Department
School-Teaching Learn and Develop Sci
Role: Faculty
Campus: Springfield
Postal mail
Missouri State University
School-Teaching Learn and Develop Sci
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield,
MO
65897
Details
Education
- MA, Human Development and Family Studies, Child Life emphasis, 2012, University of Missouri-Columbia
Teaching
- CFD 155 Principles of Human Development
- CFD 306 Death, Separation, and Loss
- CFD 353 Childhood Illnesses, Injuries, Diseases and Disorders
- CFD 454 Therapeutic Play Activities for Hospitalized Children
- CFD 466 Internship in Programs for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families
- CFD 499 Practicum in Child and Family Development
- CFD 562/662 Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
- CFD 563/663 Administration of Programs for Children and Families
- CLS 790 Practicum in Child Life
Professional experience
- Item Writing Committee Chair for the Association of Child Life Professionals
Research and professional interests
Melissa Schotthofer is currently completing a PhD in psychology with an emphasis in cognition and instruction in higher education. Her dissertation topic is the influence of transformative experience on academic persistence at the college level.