Jonathan E Mosko (he/him)


Professor College of Arts & Sciences Social Sciences Providence

Biography and Expertise

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

MS
Indiana University

BS
Xavier University

Licensed Psychologist
RI Dept. of Health

Rhode Island Psychological Association

American Psychological Association

Mosko, J. & Delach, M.
Cooking, Creativity, and Well‐Being: An Integration of Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Journal of Creative Behavior
55
2
348-361

Mosko, J. & Pistole, M.
Attachment and Religiousness: Contributions to Young Adult Marital Attitudes and Readiness
The Family Journal
18
2
127-135

Pistole, M. & Roberts, A. & Mosko, J.
Commitment Predictors: Long‐Distance Versus Geographically Close Relationships
Journal of Counseling & Development
88
2
146-153

Against the Current: Bringing Service-Learning to Life at JWU
Panel Presentation
2025 University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
JWU Center for Teaching & Learning
JWU Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

The Many Faces of Psychology: Exploring Psychology Careers
Panel Moderation
N/A
JWU College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Social Sciences
JWU Providence
Providence
RI
United States

Upper-level Learning Communities: Creating “better students, better career professionals, and better people.”
Poster
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities Curriculum Planning Retreat/Conference
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
West Hartford
CT
United States

Learning Communities at JWU: Opportunities for Collaboration
Oral Presentation
JWU 2024 University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
JWU Center for Teaching & Learning
JWU Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

“There is No Such Thinking as Perfect”
Oral Presentation
Presentation to the JWU Department of Athletics
JWU Dept. of Athletics
Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

“Learning Communities at JWU”
Oral Presentation
Center for Teaching and Learning Workshop
JWU–CTL
CTL

Presentation To Athletic Department – Sports Psychology Presentation
Oral Presentation
JWU Athletic Department
Providence
United States

“Finding a silver lining: Re-thinking classroom culture and content, post pandemic.”
Poster
JWU 2023 Scholarship & Best Practice Expo
University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo Committee
Johnson & Wales, Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

“Learning communities with a heart: Service-learning at JWU”
Oral Presentation
JWU 2023 Scholarship & Best Practice Expo
University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo Committee
Johnson & Wales, Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States

Everything old is new again: Reimagining life in the classroom after two years of the pandemic
Keynote/Plenary Address
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities Conference and Retreat
Atlantic Center for Learning Communities
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center
West Hartford
CT
United States