Departments Have Busy Year Although the psychology department had only seven majors in 1974, behavioral sciences resulted from the merger of psychology, social work and human resources to include 130 majors in 1992. Dr. Jack Thomas, chairman of the department, said that the curriculum had been revised and that , "We are considered at the top of the undergraduate psychology program. Harding's social work program, a nationally accredited program, has the highest passage rate for licensure of any in the state. Teny Smith, director of social work, said, "It is the business of social work to help people improve the quality of their lives. The practice involves working with clients who encounter a wide range of problems, including substance abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness and difficulties associated with aging or a handicap. " The "Resident of the Month·· and "Blue Ribbon Day" programs honored nursing home residents and exceptional students from the Sunshine School during monthly chapel programs throughout the year. With its own special programs and services , the Depanment ofHome Economics underwent a very busy and successful year. umerous programs were sponsored which benefited students and surrounding communities as well. In October, the department sponsored a Child Health Day. This program's purpose was to recognize the special health needs of children. The theme for the program was child immunization. A Food-Sciences Seminar introduced students to career opportunities in home economics. Other programs included Wellness Week, ational Nutrition Month and the Head Sta11 Program. -- Jan Bonds Sh aren Crockett, M.S. Professor of I tome Economic.' Elle n Da n iel , Ed. D. Associate Profes.',or of Home Economics Te rri Rine, M. Ed. Lecturer I tome Economics Lisa Ritc hie, M. S. E. Lecturer I lome Econolllics Be th Wilson , Ed. D. Professor of I l orne Econolllic'
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