Georgian Court University’s Lakewood campus will continue to operate virtually on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. All university offices, including the library, will operate virtually. Classes will continue online to the extent possible. Students should consult Blackboard Learn for specific course information.

All student vehicles must remain in the designated parking area in Lot A. Please refer to the signs posted in the residence halls for additional details.

For in-person classes not held on the Lakewood campus, GCU classes will follow the closure or cancellation decisions of the host location.

Nursing faculty should contact Dean Wurmser regarding clinical attendance.

Raymond Hall Dining Room will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.The Café will be closed.

The Fitness Center will operate under normal hours.

Christopher Trigani

Dr. Christopher Trigani, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology
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School:

School of Arts, Sciences, and Education

Department:

Department of Psychology and Counseling

Office Location:

Farley Center- Office 111

Office Hours:

All office hours are held virtually and by appt. only. Tues. & Thurs. 12:30-2pm Wed. 8am-9am Additional hours by appt.

Educational Background

1985   B.A. in Psychology- Georgian Court University (Magna Cum Laude) 1987  M.S. in Educational Psychology, Fordham University, NY 1991   Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Fordham University, NY 2015  Postdoctoral Coursework for School Supervision Certificate, Georgian Court University

Professional Experience

1987- Certification for NJ School Psychologist 1995- NJ Licensed Psychologist 2015- School Supervisor Certification 35+ years of GCU teaching at undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral level (School Psychology/Psy.D) 33 years consulting in NJ public schools as School Psychologist on Child Study Teams 25+ years in private practice conducting child/adolescent psychotherapy and assessements/diagnostic evaluations 25+ years on Medical Staff of Hackensack Meridian Health- Jersey Shore University Medical Center Served on State level Executive Board Member of NJ Association of School Psychologists (NJASP) Subcommittee for Ethics and Professional Practice. Primary psychological consultant for NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired conducting evaluations for the High School and College Units. Provided expert testimony in the courts for Special Education litigation for children/adolescents and their families. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Certification completed in 2003

Research / Creativity Interest Area

Research interests include: Creativity/creative thinking abilities, Problem Solving Abilities ADHD in children/adolescents Autism Spectrum Disorders

Additional Information

Associate Chair of Dept. of Psychology (2015-2018) Recipient of GCU McCallion Award (2011) Former Chair of Faculty Assembly (1997) Past Chair of Rank and Tenure (4 terms) Past Chair of Faculty Concerns Subcommittee on Salary and Benefits

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