Brad Conn

Adjunct Professor

Online Psychology, Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Biography

Dr. Brad Conn has a PhD and MA in clinical psychology. Aside from his work as a psychotherapist, Dr. Conn’s current research interests include, and not limited to, assessment of psychological well-being through participation in sports programs, measuring the change in behavior of children and adolescents through behavior modification, and assessing psychological change in individuals who have sports-related physiological injury and head trauma.

Prior research by Dr. Conn includes assisting in neuropsychological research for neurodegenerative disorders, the assessment of behavioral modification interventions for Attention Defiant Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), validity of educational materials to teach LGBTQIA+ tolerance, and measurements examining the psychological changes in athletes who participate in team sports.

In addition to his therapeutic and research background, Dr. Conn was awarded a grant in which he developed and executed a first-time sports psychology program for the Major League Baseball (MLB) Urban Youth Academy and the Drew League, both located in South-Central Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conn’s current work, within the realm of sports includes sport psychology and life skills programs for The Artest Foundation and the creation of an athlete transition program for former high school, college, and professional athletes.

Education

PhD, Alliant International University
MA, Pepperdine University GSEP
MA, Alliant International University
BA, San Diego State University