Julie Pedersen, PhD

Dr. Julie Pedersen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communications and Humanities in the College of Integrative Learning at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Julie earned her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Purdue University with a specialization in phenomenology and ethics. She earned her master’s degree from Purdue University with a specialization in Cartesian Studies. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at Loyola University of Chicago majoring in philosophy and biology.

Dr. Pedersen began her career as a journalist and freelance writer publishing nearly 100 articles in local papers, regional magazines, and the Chicago Tribune. While teaching part time for Loyola University, she embarked on a screenwriting career and wrote more than a dozen screenplays which placed, ranked, or won national and international screenwriting competitions. Her screenplays explore ethical, social, and political issues. Her current work at UAGC focuses on ethics and moral reasoning and teaching students how to apply traditional ethical theories to contemporary ethical issues.