Professor of Psychology
Office: Culbertson Hall Room 207
Phone: (619) 849-2464
Fax: (619) 849-7019
Email: johnwu@pointloma.edu
Education
Ed.D., Counseling and Consulting Psychology, Harvard Graduate School of Education (1992)
Ed.M., Counseling and Consulting Psychology, Harvard Graduate School of Education (1988)
B.S., Information and Computer Science, University of California Irvine (1987)
B.A., Psychology, University of California Irvine (1987)
Personal & Professional Interests
Dr.
Wu began teaching courses at PLNU in 2001, including Counseling, Child
Development, and Marriage. His professional background includes degrees
in computer science and psychology. Prior to joining PLNU, Dr. Wu
worked for ten years in college counseling centers providing
individual, group, and couples counseling to undergrads and grad
students at UCSD and Northeastern University in Boston. He has also
spent several years in church youth ministry with junior high and
college students. Dr. Wu also maintains a private practice (Celebration Counseling)
which focuses on adults and couples. He and his wife are celebrating
their 15th wedding anniversary this fall. They have two young boys
Nicholas, age 9, and Zachary, age 6. They enjoy Basketball, Running,
and Photography.
Courses Taught by Dr. Wu
PSY308 - Developmental Psychology (Birth through Adolescence) PSY321 - Abnormal Psychology PSY325 - Clinical and Community Interventions (Intro to Counseling) PSY341 - Group Counseling PSY345 - Group Dynamics PSY380 - Family Development and Family Theories PSY490 - Intimate Couples Marriage Course |