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Overview
Pursue your passion to serve others through a degree in our Behavioral and Social Sciences Department. You will be equipped through comprehensive training, real-world experience, and practical instruction to launch your career path.
Take advantage of a host of opportunities to develop your professional skills by serving as a volunteer or intern in the community and get a hands-on start in a “helping” profession.
Develop your personal code of ethics as you integrate your Christian worldview into your vocational calling. You will be prepared to work and succeed in a variety of settings in both public and private sectors, such as schools, clinics, government offices, hospitals, and non-profit organizations.
Behavioral and Social Sciences Department Program List
Accreditations
Informational Video
Faculty
Department Chair
Deborah Johnson, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Program Coordinator
Kristen Kansiewicz, Ph.D.
Graduate Counseling Program Director, Core Faculty
Maria Lewis, MSW, LCSW
Assistant Professor and Director of Social Work Program
Full-time Faculty
Eugene Arnold
Associate Professor of Social Sciences
Megan Bearden, PhD
Practicum/Internship Coordinator, Core Faculty
Debbie J. Bicket, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Guidance and Counseling
Jade Coatney, MSW, LMSW
Assistant Professor & Coordinator of Social Work Field Education
Erica Daniels, PhD
CACREP Liaison, Core Faculty
Kevin Holle, M.S.
Program Coordinator / Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Stephen Houseknecht
Director of Academic Support
Huba Ray, EdD
SPE Coordinator
Jon Spence, Ed.D.
Chief Academic Officer
Becky Wills, PhD
Admissions Coordinator, Core Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Renee Cotton, J.D.
Adjunct Professor
David Crum
Adjunct Professor
Drew Dilisio, M.S., LPC
Adjunct Instructor
Erica Faulhaber, M.A., LPC
Adjunct Instructor
Jeff Fulks, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Steve Gause
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Compliance Director Adjunct Faculty
Jennifer Hargrove
Adjunct Instructor
Timothy Hayes
Adjunct Professor
James Howser
Adjunct Faculty
Preston Kness
Adjunct Professor
Ben McBride, J.D.
Adjunct Professor
Roger Moore, M.A.
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice
Melody Palm, Psy.D.
Adjunct Professor of Counseling
Gregory Pollard, J.D.
Adjunct Professor
J. Gary Rader, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Geoffrey W. Sutton, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology (Emeritus)
Leah Wilson, M.A., LPC
Director of Counseling Services
Reba Woolverton
Staff Counselor
Lindsay Wray
Adjunct Professor
Department Admin
Jennifer Moske
Administrative Assistant
