Dr. Step received her undergraduate and graduate training in the discipline of Communication Studies, teaching a variety of coursework along the way, including public speaking, interpersonal communication, nonverbal communication, persuasion and media effects. She is a trained group facilitator and was recently certified as an Executive Coach through the Weatherhead School of Management at CWRU. Dr. Step also completed a NCI sponsored post doctoral fellowship in cancer prevention and control at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Research Area:

• Psychological Science - Social
• Psychological Science - Health

Research Interests:

I am a social and health psychologist interested in understanding

Nichole currently teaches courses in Health Communication, Relational Communication, and Foundations of Communication.  Her research interests include social support and health, health literacy, and spirituality/religiosity in health contexts.

Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities

Publications

• Egbert, N. Daggs, J. L., & Reed, P. R. (in press). Students’ perceptions and misperceptions of the communication major: Opportunities and challenges of reputation.  Journal of the Association for Communication Administration.