Jane Tyler Ward, Ph.D.

Professor

Dr. Ward received her B.A. in psychology, M.A. in human growth and development, and her Ph.D. in learning and cognition from the University of Delaware. Currently she teaches Lifespan Development, Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Behavior and Profiling, and Psychology and Dramatic Literature (an Honor’s course). She has served the College as Chair of the Psychology Department, Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Faculty, and Associate Vice President for Institutional Research.

Dr. Ward is also a psychotherapist in private practice, working with individuals and families. Her practice includes forensic evaluations for the courts, court-referred children and families, and she has been an expert witness in child development and memory, adolescent development, and psychology in Lehigh, Northampton, Schuylkill and Monroe counties. Currently she specializes in working with abducted children and serves as an advisor to the Rachel Foundation, an organization dedicated to reintegrating abducted children with their left-behind parents. Her most recent research and presentations in this area have been on deception and the efficacy of criminal profiling.

Dr. Ward enjoys riding and showing her Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. She was instrumental in starting the Cedar Crest College Equestrian Team in 1994, and continues to be the faculty advisor to the Team.

Dr. Ward's Course Websites:

• Criminal Profiling

Email: jane@cedarcrest.edu
Room: Curtis 121
Ex: 3632