Nicholas Nardi, Ph.D., earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from California State University, Northridge. He earned his master’s degree in psychological science from California State University, Chico, and a doctorate from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. He has over ten years of experience teaching online undergraduate and graduate psychology courses. Dr. Nardi strives to help students understand complex concepts by breaking them down into manageable pieces of information and providing students the tools they need to succeed in class and the real world. Dr. Nardi’s program of research explores student motivation and engagement in online learning environments.