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School of Behavioral Sciences Newsletter
FALL 2011 N EWSLETTER
M ESSAGE
FROM THE
D EAN :
Welcome back to CBU for an exciting new academic year. The
university is undergoing a lot of changes—both in our facilities
and our programs. And the School of Behavioral Sciences is
also in the process of change.
As you will see in this newsletter, we have some new faculty
and we anticipate you will be happy they have joined us. We
also are gearing up the Research Center with new smart board
capacity and upgraded computers. We expect to launch a journal and create a greater integration of research into our teaching.
All courses now use Blackboard 9, and in many cases, you can
access the courses through your cell phone or tablet. Many
faculty have facebook pages and we should be more accessible
than ever. Don’t hesitate to make an appointment with faculty
as well. We want to help you succeed in your academic goals.
Dr. Minton will be on sabbatical for the fall semester and should
return with some interesting stories. Professor David will be
working on her doctorate in Anthropology in the Spring. As you
can see, the faculty are active in their own development so we
don’t get out of touch with our subject.
This November, we will have an Options and Opportunities
event which will be available to all of our Juniors and Seniors to
assist you in thinking about where to go and what to do with
your CBU degree in the Behavioral Sciences. I hope you will
take advantage of this special event.
Grad students will be introduced to new options and possibilities as the new Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements are
implemented.
So, as I said, ―Welcome back!‖ See you in class, the hallways
and Wanda’s.
H Bruce Stokes, PhD
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I NTRODUCTION TO N EW F ACULTY —J ULIE D AVID
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I NTRODUCTION TO N EW F ACULTY —D R . E RIN S MITH
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I NTRODUCTION TO N EW F ACULTY —D R . V EOLA V AZQUEZ
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S CHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION : A NTHROPOLOGY
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SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMA-
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CHRISTIAN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND
PSYCHOLOGY
SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION :
SOCIOLOGY
GRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION AND
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Introduction to new faculty:
Julie David, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Professor Julie David joined the School of Behavioral Sciences in Spring, 2008. An
Urban Anthropologist, Professor David has taught many courses including Cultural
Anthropology, Religion and Culture, Language and Culture, and Kinship and Family
Systems, as well as teaching cross-cultural awareness and missions training. Professor David’s research covers a span of regions including North and South America and
Israel, however it focuses mainly on issues of immigration policies and labor practices regarding immigrant workers in many contexts. Having helped to launch the
new Anthropology major in the School of Behavioral Sciences, Professor David looks
forward with great anticipation of what students at CBU will learn and apply using
anthropology!
Education: University of Nevada, Reno
Degree: Beginning PhD program in Spring 2012
Major/Minor: Anthropology
California State University, Fullerton - 2007
Degree: M.A.
Major/Minor: Anthropology
Biola University - 2002
Degree: B.A.
Major/Minor: Intercultural Studies
Email: jdavid@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 139
Phone Number: (951) 343-4468
Julie David’s Fall 2011 Teaching Schedule:
ANT225 D (Cultural Anthropology) M 4-7pm
ANT340 A (Theory in Anthropology) TR 2-3:20pm
ANT410 A (Economic and Political Anthropology) M 1-4pm
SOC213 A (Introduction to Sociology) TR 11a-12:20pm and
SOC213 B (Introduction to Sociology) MWF 12-12:50pm
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Erin Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Erin received her BA in Psychology and French from Point Loma Nazarene University.
More recently Erin received her MA (2008) and PhD (2011) in Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. Erin lives in Moreno Valley with
her husband and attends Sandals Church.
Education: University of California, Riverside – 07/2011
Degree: Ph.D.
Major/Minor: Developmental Psychology
University of California, Riverside - 2008
Degree: M.A.
Major/Minor: Developmental Psychology
Point Loma Nazarene University - 2006
Degree: B.A.
Major/Minor: General Psychology - French
Email: esmith@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 123B
Phone Number: (951) 552-8626
Erin Smith’s Fall 2011 Teaching Schedule:
PSY213 C (General Psychology) MWF 10-10:50am
PSY328 A (Cognitive Psychology) MWF 1-1:50pm
PSY510 A (Human Growth & Development) M 4-6:45pm and
PSY510 D (Human Growth & Development) M 7:15-10pm
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Veola Vazquez, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Veola Vazquez receieved her degree in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead
School of Psychology. She specializes in working with children and parents. She
is originally from northern California but has resided in Riverside for the past 10
years.
Education: Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University - 1998
Degree: Ph.D.
Major/Minor: Clinical Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University - 1995
Degree: M.A.
Major/Minor: Clinical Psychology
California Baptist College
Degree: B.A.
Major/Minor: Psychology-Spanish - 1993
Email: vvazquez@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: W. E. James Building, Room 128B
Phone Number: (951) 552-8627
Veola Vazquez’s Fall 2011 Teaching Schedule:
PSY422 A (Theories of Counseling) TR 12:30-1:50m
PSY510 B (Human Growth & Development) W 4-6:45pm
PSY540 B (Psychodiagnostics) M 7:15-10pm and
PSY540 C (Psychodiagnostics) M 4-6:45pm
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AND INFORMATION :
ANTHROPOLOGY:
Welcome to the new anthropology major in the School of Behavioral Sciences at California Baptist University!
This year we are so happy to have new majors and we welcome your visit to learn more about anthropology!
Anthropology encompasses many different facets of culture such as religion, economics, politics, and family. We
offer classes such as Religion and Culture, Economic and Political Anthropology, Kinship and Family, Culture and
Personality (Psych Anthro), among many others. Maybe you want to work in one of these areas:
Missions
Cultural Studies
Global Business
Non-Profit Organization
Social Work
Psychology
Sociology
Many companies now are looking for professionals with a background in anthropology to complement their business skills. It’s a global market and anthropology will help prepare you to be a global professional. Anthropology also makes a GREAT double major, especially with business, psychology, sociology, and intercultural studies! You will learn about global processes, how to interact with people of all different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and other elements of life that make us all different from one another. Anthropology teaches the skills
needed to understand others, to learn to accept differences and work together towards a more harmonious
world! Every single profession can benefit immensely from learning and applying anthropology!
Visit Professor David in James 139 or call 951-343-4468 to find out more about anthropology and how it might
benefit you and your future!
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS:
Title: Anthropology Club (a branch of Roots and Shoots)
This club is designed to engage in hands-on anthropology! All students are welcome to join. Activities include
learning together about anthropological issues, visiting zoos and nature zones, and participating in projects to
help wildlife, the environment, and humanity. The club meets weekly (date/time TBA) and Brooklyn Wagner, a
club officer, may be contacted at Brooklyn.Wagner@calbaptist.edu for more information. This group has hosted
several events including a cultural awareness fair last spring and environmental cleanup. Look for signs
throughout campus.
Title: The American Anthropological Association (AAA) was founded in 1902 and is the world’s largest organization for individuals interested in anthropology.
AAA Membership Information
How to join the AAA
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CHRISTIAN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE:
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS:
Title: The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) was founded in 2003 as an organization
committed to assisting Christian counselors.
AACC Membership Information
How to join the AACC
PSYCHOLOGY:
Message from Dr. Ken Pearce, Assistant Dean:
We would like to welcome two new Faculty, Erin Smith, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Veola Vazquez,
Associate Professor of Psychology.
Remember to follow your proposed schedule of courses throughout each semester, so you do not have such
courses as Statistics and Methods of Research during your last semester when you plan to graduate. These
courses must be taken in sequence and should be successfully completed by at least the Fall semester of your
Senior year. Remember scheduling issues do occur. For example, a class section may be filled when you enroll, and/or a conflict with your schedule could happen involving other core course(s) you need to complete.
Get ready for Blackboard 9! We are going exclusively to Blackboard 9 this fall, so your courses may look a little
different when you go on-line to your class schedule. I believe the University offers some on-line tutoring, if
you need help. Call the IT desk and they can tell you how to get support, 951-343-4444.
Many Psychology Majors have expressed an interest in receiving credit for an Internship in Psychology while
they work or volunteer at an agency or other mental health services organization in their Junior or, preferably,
Senior year. If you are interested, please make an appointment with Dr. Ken Pearce, through Ms. Davidson in
the School of Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Office by calling 951-343-4676.
We, as a faculty, are blessed to have you as our students, and we look forward to meeting with you in and outside the classroom. Come by our office, meet the new faculty and get re-acquainted with many of us you have
already had as professors here in the School of Behavioral sciences. My office is James 116 and Ms. Davidson
in the Undergraduate office can make an appointment if you have scheduling problems, or any other questions
or challenges.
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS:
Title: American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
APA Membership Information
How to join the APA
Title: The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), founded in 1938, provides an educational forum for
family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge
about families and family relationships, establishes professional standards, and works to promote family wellbeing. NCFR Membership Information How to join the NCFR
Title: The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) is an independent organization representing the interests of licensed marriage and family therapists.
CAMFT Membership Information How to join CAMFT
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SOCIOLOGY:
I had the privilege of leading a team of 10 CBU students to the Middle East to do Ethnographic research in
June. This way of learning about a people group through meeting families and being immersed in the culture
for three weeks is quite extraordinary. Our students found that while people of the Middle East are often portrayed negatively in our media, nearly all of the people we met were gracious and kind. How often we were
spoiled with their hospitality!
The young girl in this picture wearing a hijaab is one we met while walking down the street and she offered to
help us! We went to the salon where she worked and then were invited to her home. In this picture from left
to right is myself, Miriam, Da’ab, Debbie (our interpreter) Naomi, Jessica, and Christina. Jessica and Christina
were part of my team and Christina is a Sociology major in the School of Behavioral Sciences. It is imperative
in today’s society that young people be well-informed about diverse cultures and people groups. I’m very
thankful that our university provides international service opportunities for its students.
Submitted by: Dr. Carol Minton, Associate Professor of Sociology
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SOCIOLOGY (cont.)
The Sociology program is starting an outreach connection with the Operation Safe House Transitional Living
facility here in Riverside. This organization serves 18-21 year old adults who have come from the Safe House
Shelter. Residents remain in the Safe House facility up to 2 years, getting their education and finding a job.
We are beginning with a modified Introduction to Sociology course focusing on identity, influences of individual
experience on social development, and creating awareness of social structures and how they impact choices.
The program is called JOBS! (Jumping on Building Skills). The residents will attend a weekly workshop, journal
their life, connections with the program concepts and, hopefully, the changes that result from new knowledge.
After completing the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation
for a job.
We are off to a great start with the help of the CBU Bookstore, faculty, and friends of CBU who donated an
enormous amount of school supplies. We were able to supply 10 students at the shelter with a complete set of
school supplies and had enough to share with 20 Transitional Living residents. We are grateful for the generosity in launching this new outreach and hope to continue this effort!
Submitted by: Marilyn Moore, Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS
Title: The American Sociological Association (ASA) is a non-profit membership association founded in 1905
with over 14,000 members. ASA members include college and university faculty, researchers, students, and
practitioners.
ASA Membership Information
How to join the ASA
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FROM THE GRADUATE PROGRAM :
The School of Behavioral Sciences’ Graduate Programs continue to grow and attract students from universities
both domestic and international.
We expect an SBS graduate student enrollment of 350 for the Fall semester. Because we admit students in
the Spring semester, we expect that number to increase by 15% in January 2012.
As of January 2011, students enrolled in the Counseling Psychology program have the option to complete the
academic requirements for the Professional Clinical Counselor License in addition to the Marriage Family Therapist License. This additional licensing opportunity expands the scope of clinical practice and increases practice
options for Master’s level graduates.
If you have an interest in our graduate programs, please talk with one of the Program Directors (Dr. AnneMarie Larsen - Forensic Psychology, Dr. Nathan Lewis - Counseling Ministry, Prof. Mischa Routon Counseling Psychology) or stop by the Graduate Programs Office, James 114.
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NEWS AND INFORMATION :
Blackboard 9:
You will not be using the ―Messages‖ feature to turn in assignments in Blackboard 9. Assignments will be
turned in using the ―Assignments‖ tab.
Options and Opportunities for Juniors and Seniors will be on November 8th, 3-5pm in the Copenbarger
Dining Room. More information to come in the next few weeks.