There's something about Oxford College (of Emory University) Kenneth Carter Dr. Ken Carter, associate professor of psychology at Oxford College (of Emory University), talks about teaching and learning in an intensive liberal arts environment. He should know. Twenty-five years ago, he was a student at Oxford. Now he teaches introductory and abnormal psychology, as well as clinical neuroscience. His research area is in psychopharmacology, the study of psychiatric medicines, and his work helps providers find the most effective treatment for their patients.