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Dr. Kyle Clayton
Dr. Kyle Clayton

Dr. Kyle Clayton

Director of Online Undergraduate Programs
Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology

Biography

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Dr. Kyle Clayton is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and the Director of Online Undergraduate Programs. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2012, a master's degree in Community Counseling from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2016, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2021.

Dr. Clayton has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses since 2016. In his current role, he oversees the development and support of online undergraduate programs, working closely with students, faculty, and staff to ensure a high-quality online learning experience. He also provides academic advising and support to online undergraduate students throughout their academic journey.

Dr. Clayton and his wife, Addie, were married in 2012 and have three children: Ruby, Isla, and Owen.

Education

  • B.A. in Psychology, Oklahoma State University (2012)
  • M.A. in Community Counseling, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (2016)
  • Ph.D in Educational Psychology, Oklahoma State University (2021)

Selected Presentations

  • Clayton, K. &Tierney, AJ. (2019, May) Spirituality and the college student: Perspectives on motivation in the classroom. Conference of the Society for the Science of Motivation. Washington, District of Columbia.
  • Finney, E., Christofferson, K., Clayton, K, & Mach, K. (2018, March). Does it matter?: Teachers’ perceptions and use of educational psychology theory in the classroom. Critical Questions in Education National Conference. Portland, Oregon
  • Mach, K. and Clayton, K. (2019, August). Is Cheating Cool? A look at how social achievement goals influence cheating and disruptive behavior in an entry level college course. American Psychological Association Conference. Chicago, Illinois.
  • Clayton, K. & Tierney, AJ. (2018, November) How does gender and course relevance influence cheating behavior in college students? Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Conference. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma