Associate Professor of Psychology, Department Chair of the Department of Social Sciences
Dr. Luker has been working in higher education for over 25 years as an instructor, administrator, social science researcher, and educational consultant. Her interdisciplinary background in Education and Psychology provides her with a unique lens through which to approach these roles. She has expertise in program and institutional assessment, program alignment, and curriculum development across a variety of learning modalities. Within the undergraduate Psychology program at Concordia University, Dr. Luker specializes in Social, Cognitive, and Developmental Psychology.
Dr. Luker is also certified as a Grief Educator and applies these skills in the hospice community, serving as a bereavement counselor and hospice volunteer. She also leverages her training at CSP, seeking to normalize the death and dying process by educating students, staff, and faculty about grief and end-of-life issues.
“I strive to build community with students at every opportunity, and my reason for doing so is simple. Students learn best when they feel valued, appreciated, and heard.” – Dr. Julie Luker
Academic Pedigree
- Ed.D., Education, Hamline University
- M.A., Cognitive and Social Processes, Ball State University
- B.A., Psychology (French Minor), University of St. Thomas
Selected Certifications
- Grief Educator Certification, David Kessler
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State of Minnesota
- Graduate Certificate in Online Learning, College of St. Scholastica
Professional Blog and Socials
- Beyond the Curriculum – Dr. Luker’s Reflections in Higher Education and Life
- Dr. Luker’s LinkedIn
- Dr. Luker’s Instagram
Campus Address: AD 213
Email: [email protected]