aeo • Behavioral sciences overview • In Dr. jack Thomas announced jan. 15 is intent to resign as chailman of the ehavioral sciences department at the nd of the school year. Thomaswasanadministratorforthe epartment for 29years. "Heisverypassionateabouthiswork d he isalways working on givinghis tudents things ihat will be helpful to hem in the future," junior Cheryl ::alhoun said. Thomas came to Harding in 1974 as lean of the school of psychology, a pro– essor for the deparbnent and the direc– or for the counseling center. In1987, President David Burks con– olidated the psychology, social work d criminal justice departments into he Deparbnent of Behavioral Sciences. hen this merger took place, Thomas ecame thechairrnan ofthe new depart– ent. Thomas said he decided to resign romhisadministrativepositionbecause of hisdesire to spend more time in the classroom and in research within his field of study. Thebehavioral sciences departtesting and field experience. Senior jameU CarroU, who earned a Bible degree in 2002, took psychology classes in prepa– ration for gradu– ship in an approved criminal justice agency. The social work program prepared students to enhance human weil-being________ Oassesinstructedstudentsonissuessuch ment,with290stu– den ts, included PSYchology,crimi– nal justice and s0cial work pro– grams thisyear. "The behav– ioral sciences de– partmerit has g iven me great ''The behavioral sci– ences department has given me a great edu– cational opportunity." ate work at Fuller TheologicalSemi– naryinPasadena, Calif. CarroUsaid he appreciated the opportunity to integrate both psychology and theology. as human diversity, child welfare ser– vices,gerontologyandsocialworkpolicy. Students pursuing the social work de– gree were also required to complete a field placement. Sophomore ElizabethRead said pro– tj3sors inthebehavioral sciencesdepart– 'ment played a key role in the success of the program. -Carolyn Crim, educational opporhmities as well as proviilinga reU– ablefoundationtopreparemeforgradu– ate school," junior Carolyn Crim said. The psychology program included classes geared toward teaching theories of psychology and the implementation of these ideas through counseling, junior The criminal justice program was an interde– parhnental pro– gram offered through the behavioralsci– ences, history and social science depart– ments. The program prepared students withknowledgeabclUtlawenforcement. the legal system and the justice system. Degreerequirements includedanintern- "Iknow thatthe professors alsowork with thedepartmentofhwnanservices," Read said. "They're shU working with the conununity, they tell us stories and help us share in their experiences in the field.Jthink that will really help later on. It helps us feel like we're experiencing beingasociaJworkerinsteadofjustleam– ingabout it. " -Elimbetlz Stephens Senior Courtney Sexton makes a presentation Oct. 15 on maternity clothes to a Mothers of Preschoolers group as part of a fashion and interior merchandising class. Students gave presentations on other subjects such as faux painting techniques and creative storage ideas at the meeting. (Photo by Rachel Miller) Junior Bryn Mayberry pretends to fish in the lily pond in order to help her sister, senior Laini Mayberry, with her project for research methodology. Laini Mayberry used the video to test the effectiveness of various teaching methods. (Photo by Renee Lewis) behaVIOral sciences & fcs 175 wlm .
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