Instructor of Psychology
Office: ASC 2101
Phone: (231) 591-3573
E-mail Address: karafat@ferris.edu
Profile:
Thuy Karafa has taught Introductory Psychology and Cultural Anthropology at Ferris.
She has published research in the area of acculturation (i.e., adjusting to a new
culture). Specifically, she has investigated Vietnamese Americans' acculturation strategies
as they relate to identity maintenance and self-esteem.
Education:
M.S Psychology Kansas State University
M.A. Anthropology University of Kansas
B.A. Humboldt State University
Employed at Ferris since 2002