College of Applied Behavioral Sciences
The College of Applied Behavioral Sciences houses the Department of Psychological Sciences, the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology, the Department of Counseling, and the Phylis Lan Lin Department of Social Work. Undergraduate degrees are offered in psychology and social work, as well as graduate degrees in psychology, clinical psychology, mental health counseling (Generalist or Art Therapy tract) and social work. Bachelor and master’s degrees earned in psychology, mental health counseling, and social work and a doctoral degree can be earned in clinical psychology.
Programs
Associate Professor Kathryn Boucher, Assistant Professor Mason Burns, Assistant Professor Jacqueline Hess, Assistant Professor MJ Loria, Assistant Professor Michael Poulakis, Assistant Professor Kendra Thomas, Assistant Professor Jordan Sparks Waldron.
The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a B.S. degree in Psychology (PSYC). In addition, outstanding high school seniors may be invited for early assurance to the 4 + 1 program, a program where students apply to the M.A. in Psychology program during their third year of undergraduate study and begin graduate school in their fourth year. Students in their junior year of the major who are on track to complete all their degree requirements and who also meet criteria for admission may also choose to apply for early entry into the M.A. in Psychology program. The PSYC major is designed for students who plan on attending graduate school, in particular in an area related to psychology, immediately upon completing their degree as well as students who are planning on entering the workforce upon degree completion. Psychology majors frequently combine their studies with various other majors, minors, and concentrations. Among the most popular ways to enhance their studies are the options to complete concentrations in pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, or the Clinical & Counseling Studies (CCST) concentration. The CCST is strongly encouraged for students considering graduate school or professional experiences related to mental health.
Christie Jansing, BSW Program Field Coordinator/Assistant Professor; Jeff Bryant Associate Professor; Francine Carter, Assistant Professor.
The Phylis Lan Lin Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The program prepares students for entry into the profession as generalist social work practitioners through a comprehensive curriculum that provides a broad base of theory, skills, and practice competencies for a career in social work. Course content is a continuum of knowledge, skills, and values that focus on the following areas:
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social work values and ethics
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diversity
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populations at risk
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communities
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social and economic justice
Formal application and admission to the social work major is required. Interested students should inquire at the department office or online for information on prerequisites, requirements, and program standards.
The Department of Sociology offers a minor in Child & Youth Programs that is open to students with any major. This minor provides courses with field-based experiences to prepare students to work in programs that educate and mentor children and youth outside conventional school settings.