Jonathan E Mosko (he/him)
Professor College of Arts & Sciences Department of Social Sciences Providence
Biography
Dr. Jonathan Mosko was trained as a counseling psychologist at Purdue University. Prior to joining the program at Johnson & Wales, Dr. Mosko worked as a full-time therapist for six years at Ohio University and Virginia Tech in their university counseling centers. While there, he developed specialties in conducting group therapy, working with persons with eating disorders, and treating a variety of mental health concerns. While at Ohio, he also taught graduate-level classes in their Clinical Psychology doctoral program.
Dr. Mosko was thrilled to be able to come to JWU and teach full-time in the undergraduate Psychology programs, as well as the Counseling master’s program. At JWU, he teaches a variety of undergraduate classes, such as Introductory Psychology, Counseling Theories, Abnormal Psych, Human Sexuality, Group Therapy, and Senior Research Seminar.
In the master’s program, Dr. Mosko often teaches Multicultural Counseling, Research, and Counseling Theories & Techniques.
Dr. Mosko also enjoys working with students on various research projects and advising honors students on their senior thesis projects (time permitting).
Education
PhD, Purdue University
Counseling Psychology
MS, Indiana University
Counseling
BS, Xavier University
Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
RI Dept. of Health
Rhode Island Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
Mosko, J. & Delach, M. (June, 2021). Cooking, Creativity, and Well‐Being: An Integration of Quantitative and Qualitative Methods. (Journal Article).
Journal of Creative Behavior, 55(2), 348-361.
https://doi.org/10.1002/jocb.459
Mosko, J. & Pistole, M. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2010). Attachment and Religiousness: Contributions to Young Adult Marital Attitudes and Readiness. (Journal Article).
The Family Journal, 18(2), 127-135.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480710364132
Pistole, M. & Roberts, A. & Mosko, J. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2010). Commitment Predictors: Long‐Distance Versus Geographically Close Relationships. (Journal Article).
Journal of Counseling & Development, 88(2), 146-153.
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6678.2010.tb00003.x
2025 University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo, “Against the Current: Bringing Service-Learning to Life at JWU,” JWU Center for Teaching & Learning, Providence, RI, United States. (February 14, 2025).
N/A, “The Many Faces of Psychology: Exploring Psychology Careers,” JWU College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Social Sciences, Providence, RI, United States. (October 28, 2024).
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities Curriculum Planning Retreat/Conference, “Upper-level Learning Communities: Creating “better students, better career professionals, and better people.”,” Atlantic Center for Learning Communities, West Hartford, CT, United States. (October 16, 2024).
JWU 2024 University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo, “Learning Communities at JWU: Opportunities for Collaboration,” JWU Center for Teaching & Learning, Providence, RI, United States. (April 12, 2024).
Presentation to the JWU Department of Athletics, “”There is No Such Thinking as Perfect”,” JWU Dept. of Athletics, Providence, RI, United States. (March 18, 2024).
Center for Teaching and Learning Workshop, “”Learning Communities at JWU”,” JWU–CTL. (October, 2023).
“Presentation To Athletic Department – Sports Psychology Presentation,” JWU Athletic Department, Providence, United States. (October 21, 2023).
JWU 2023 Scholarship & Best Practice Expo, “”Finding a silver lining: Re-thinking classroom culture and content, post pandemic.”,” University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo Committee, Providence, RI, United States. (April 13, 2023).
JWU 2023 Scholarship & Best Practice Expo, “”Learning communities with a heart: Service-learning at JWU”,” University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo Committee, Providence, RI, United States. (April 13, 2023).
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities Conference and Retreat, “Everything old is new again: Reimagining life in the classroom after two years of the pandemic,” Atlantic Center for Learning Communities, West Hartford, CT, United States. (October, 2022).