Dr. Deborah Circo serves in multiple roles within the School
of Social and Behavioral Sciences, including dissertation
director, psychology professor, faculty senator and
dissertation chair. She has more than 20 years of
experience in administrative and academic leadership, and
teaching and mentoring graduate students.
As dissertation chair, Dr. Circo thoroughly enjoys mentoring
students to become scholars in the field of psychology.
"The most gratifying part for me is developing close
relationships with students," she said. "These relationships
have continued after graduation as I have had the honor of
publishing journal articles with my former students. Their
passion for their topics, and enthusiasm for the dissertation
process, is an emotional as well as an intellectual process. I
feel so fortunate to be a part of such an amazing
experience."
Dr. Circo makes a point of always being there for her
students along their journey. "I understand the sacrifice that
is needed in completing a doctoral program, while also
working full-time and managing a host of other
commitments. Obtaining a doctorate can open so many
doors, and provide so many new opportunities. I
encourage all my students to reach for the stars and realize
their dream of having a doctorate in psychology, as I am
right beside them in supporting their success every step of
the way."
Dr. Circo earned both her Bachelor of Science in Criminal
Justice and her Master in Social Work (MSW) at the
University of Nebraska-Omaha, and both her Master of
Science in Psychology and PhD in Developmental
Psychology at the University of Nebraska.
MEET TWO NCU
DEPARTMENT OF
PSYCHOLOGY
PROFESSORS
DEBORAH CIRCO
PhD
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