Department of Psychology

Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3106
Fax: (626) 812-3072
Email: beck@apu.edu

As a professor and licensed clinician, Brian E. Eck, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Psychology helps people reach their goals. In the classroom, his students integrate their faith with a thorough grounding in the theory and science of psychology. His research includes publications on the integration of psychology with the Christian faith and he is currently involved in a national study of faith development in college students conducted by the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities that is funded in part by the Templeton Foundation. He serves on the international board of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) and is the managing editor of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity.

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY13170
M.A. - Counseling Psychology, Northwestern University
B.A. - Psychology with a minor in Philosophy and Secondary Education, Trinity College

Publications
Eck, B.E. (2002) An Exploration of the Use of Spiritual Disciplines in Clinical Practice. Journal of Psychology and Christianity

Eck, B. E. (1999). Christian Psychology, Key Figures. Baker's Encyclopedia of Psychology, 2nd Edition

Eck, B. E. (1999) Brief Psychotic Disorder. Baker's Encyclopedia of Psychology, 2nd Edition

Eck, B. E. (1999) Bio-Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Baker's Encyclopedia of Psychology, 2nd Edition

Eck, B. E. (1999) Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Baker's Encyclopedia of Psychology, 2nd Edition

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History of Psychology (PSYC 340)
Psychology of Religion (PSYC 440)