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Grace College and Theological Seminary: A private college in Indiana

Behavioral Science Department

The purpose of this department is to give the student a basic understanding of human behavior and the nature of society. Study in this department will allow the student to acquire a knowledge of basic theoretical concepts of psychology and sociology from a biblical perspective. Programs offered in the department are a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree with major in counseling, criminal justice, psychology, and sociology. A minor is offered in behavioral science.

Degree Programs:

B.A. in Counseling
B.S in Counseling
B.A. in Criminology
B.S. in Criminology
B.A. in Psychology
B.S. in Psychology
B.A. in Sociology
B.S. in Sociology
Minor in Behavioral Science

Faculty

E. Michael Grill, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Psychology
Chair, Behavioral Science Department
Dr. Grill joined the Grace College faculty in 1978.  He earned his B.A. degree from Grace College and his M.A. and Ed.D. degrees from Ball State University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6053
E-mail: grillem@grace.edu

 

 

Craig Allebach, B.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science
Prof. Allebach earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Grace College.  He joined the Grace College faculty in 2003.
Phone: 574.269.5344
E-mail: allebac@grace.edu

 

 

 

 

Thomas J. Edgington, B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Graduate Counseling
Dr. Edgington joined the Grace College faculty in 1992. He holds his B.A. degree from Grace College, his M.A. in Biblical Counseling and M.Div. degrees from Grace Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. degree from Ball State University.
Telephone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6052
E-mail: edgingtj@grace.edu

 

 

Kevin W. Roberts, B.S., M.A., Psy.D.
Associate Professor of Counseling
Dr. Roberts earned his B.S. and M.A. degrees from Grace College and his Psy.D. degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. He joined the Grace College faculty in 2002.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6054
E-mail: robertkw@grace.edu

 

 

 

Tammy M. Schultz, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Counseling
Chair, Graduate School in Counseling and Interpersonal Relations
Dr. Schultz joined the Grace College faculty in 1995. She earned her Certificate from Winnipeg Bible College, B.A. from the University of Winnipeg, M.A. in Counseling from Winnipeg Theological Seminary, M.A. in Counseling from the University of North Dakota, and Ph.D. from Indiana State University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6055
E-mail: schulttm@grace.edu

George F. Slaughter, B.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Dr. Slaughter holds his B.S. degree from Ashland College and Ph.D. degree from The Ohio State University. He joined the Grace College faculty in 1988.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6056
E-mail: gfslaughter@grace.edu

 

 

 

James E. Swanson, B.M., M.A., Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Affairs and Academic Services
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Dr. Swanson joined the Grace College faculty in 1995. He earned his B.M. degree from William Tyndale College, his M.A. in Counseling degree from Eastern Michigan University, and his Ph.D. degree in higher education administration: educational leadership at Western Michigan University.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6473
E-mail: swansoje@grace.edu

 

Cindy Sisson, M.A.
Director of Graduate and Adult Enrollment
Prof. Sisson joined Grace in 2002. She holds her B.A. in Psychology from Grace College and M.A. in Counseling and Personnel from Western Michigan University. She teaches in the college's undergraduate Department of Behavioral Science and serves as Director of Enrollment for the Graduate Department of Counseling and Interpersonal Relations, the School of Adult and Community Education, and Grace Online.
Telephone: 574.372.5100 ext. 6397
E-mail: sissoncn@grace.edu

 

Brooke Carey, B.S., M.A.
Adjunct Instructor
She has been a part time instructor since Spring of 2004. Brooke earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Grace College in 1989 and her Masters degree in Counseling from Grace College in 2003.