Division of Behavioral Sciences

About Behavioral Sciences:

Psychology, Psychology with a Track in Counseling, Child Development (with and without Teacher Licensure), Neuroscience with a Track in Psychology, ASL & Deaf Studies, and ASL-English Interpreting comprise the Behavioral Sciences at Maryville College.  All require a working knowledge of human behavior and the application of that study to a variety of situations or special populations, whether working in the classroom as an elementary school teacher, contributing to mental health or community organizations, or interpreting for the Deaf. 

The Division emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning, so most classes incorporate opportunities to be actively engaged with the subject matter.  Psychology students will do laboratory and field experiments, Child Development students will observe and interact with children, and ASL and Interpreting students will interact with members of the Deaf community. 

Research & Outcomes

Learn more about what some of our current students and recent graduates are doing! Check out the programs of study pages to see profiles, outcomes data and exemplary Senior Studies. You also can read about internship and job opportunities that students have experienced as part of our unique Maryville College Works program.

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Faculty & Staff
Crystal Colter
Dr. Crystal Colter
Chair, Division of Behavioral Science, Professor of Psychology
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Karen Beale
Dr. Karen Beale
Professor of Psychology
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Ariane Schratter
Dr. Ariane Schratter
Professor of Psychology
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Chad Schrock
Dr. Chad Schrock
Professor of Psychology
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Kathie Shiba
Dr. Kathie Shiba
Assistant Dean for Institutional Equity, Professor of Psychology
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Aqualus Gordon
Dr. Aqualus Gordon
Associate Professor of Psychology
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Stephanie Proctor
Stephanie Proctor
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language
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William White
William White
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language - English Interpreting
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Christian Ishak
Christian Ishak
Visiting Lecturer in Psychology
KJ Bean
KJ Bean
Adjunct Instructor in Psychology
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Helen Dickey
Helen Dickey
Adjunct Instructor in American Sign Language
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Jeff Kelly
Jeff Kelly
Adjunct Instructor in Neuroscience
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Division of Behavioral Sciences  - Office
Division of Behavioral Sciences - Office
Gayle Gould, Administrative Assistant
Lydia Harmon
Lydia Harmon
Lead ASL Interpreter
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