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Derrel Higgins

Faculty
223N CLK
Phone number: 208-496-4025

Education

  • PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, Brigham Young University (2007)
  • MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Brigham Young University (2001)
  • BS in Family Resources and Human Development, Arizona State University (1997)

Previous Work Experience

  • Faculty, Child and Family Studies Program, Department of Technology and Consumer Sciences, Glendale Community College (2008–2013)
  • Adoption Supervisor, LDS Family Services (2008)
  • Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Department, Mesa Community College (2007–2008)
  • Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice (2004–2013)
  • Practitioner II (Therapist), LDS Family Services (2003–2008)
  • Instructor, Brigham Young University (2000–2001) 

Professional Interests

  • Remarital relationships
  • Quantitative research
  • Survey construction
  • Couple communication
  • Application of relationship principles to organizations

Hobbies and Activities

  • Fly fishing
  • Computers
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Drawing
  • American Sign Language