Frank Turner, M.A.
Professor of Psychology
I am a California psychology educator, researcher, and applied practitioner with expertise spanning clinical psychology, educational research, and real-world professional practice. My teaching bridges rigorous academic scholarship with the practical insights drawn from years of experience as a licensed real estate broker, mortgage professional, and entrepreneur.
Frank Turner, M.A.
Professor of Psychology
About Frank Turner
Frank Turner, M.A. is a dedicated psychology educator and researcher committed to evidence-based instruction, student success, and the integration of real-world professional experience into the college classroom. His academic work spans educational psychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma and resilience, behavioral finance, and artificial intelligence in higher education. Beyond the classroom, Frank brings a unique multidimensional perspective shaped by his career as a California-licensed real estate broker, mortgage professional, and entrepreneur — enriching every course with authentic applied examples.
Teaching Specialties
Courses designed to connect psychological science with real-world application
General Psychology
A comprehensive introduction to the science of behavior and mental processes, covering major theories, research methods, and applications across the lifespan.
Abnormal Psychology
An evidence-based exploration of psychological disorders — their diagnosis, etiology, treatment, and the social contexts that shape mental health.
Social Psychology
Examining how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts — from persuasion and conformity to group dynamics and intergroup relations.
Educational Psychology
Applying psychological principles to learning, motivation, and instruction — with emphasis on diverse learners, student success, and inclusive pedagogy.
Consumer Psychology
Exploring the psychological drivers of consumer behavior, decision-making, marketing influence, and behavioral economics in everyday life.
Organizational Psychology
Investigating human behavior in workplace settings — leadership, motivation, team dynamics, organizational culture, and applied management principles.
Featured Accomplishments
Licensed CA Real Estate Broker
California Department of Real Estate licensed broker with extensive transactional and advisory experience.
Mortgage Professional
Licensed mortgage professional with expertise in residential lending, financial literacy, and consumer advocacy.
M.A. Psychology
Graduate-level training in psychological science, research methodology, and applied clinical practice.
Psychology Faculty
College-level instructor with experience teaching across multiple psychology disciplines in California.
Entrepreneur & Applied Practitioner
Founded and operated professional service businesses, bringing entrepreneurial insight into every classroom.
Where the Classroom Meets the Real World
Frank Turner's professional background as a California real estate broker, mortgage professional, and entrepreneur is not separate from his academic work — it is central to it. Real transactions, real negotiations, and real ethical dilemmas become the living case studies that bring consumer psychology, behavioral economics, leadership, and decision-making to life for students.
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