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Psy.D., Ryokan College, 2001 (expected graduation date).

"Thank-you for providing such a wonderful place as Ryokan. I feel so at home here and am enjoying the process very much."

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR

Undergraduate (BACHELOR OF ARTS) Program

Individual programs of learning may be custom designed for students, relevant to their prior academic experience, related work experience and their interests. There is no institution-wide curriculum. Rather, an "open" curriculum allows students to explore, with the guidance of an advisor, an "interest route" in their journey through education. Some degree programs may require a core curriculum.

Students, in concert with their advisors, select from class offerings in the Behavioral Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.

DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN: DR. STEVE ARTHUR

STEVE ARTHUR brings a varied and interesting background to the position of department chairman. Graduating from College with both a major in Biology and one in Studio Arts, Dr. Arthur changed directions and pursued a business career. Becoming interested in the field of Human Behavior in Business Organizations, Dr. Arthur actively engaged in Humanistic Studies that led to his becoming a Founding Member of a stress management institute before joining the Ryokan College community as administrator, educator and published author.

Contact Dr. Steven Arthur: steve@ryokan.edu

FACULTY

The academic staff of the College consists of men and women with a variety of talents and accomplishments: scientists, scholars, artists, and creative thinkers, established and proven leaders in their fields. They are professionals who practice daily the skill or art they bring to the classroom, and delight in sharing their knowledge and skills in the flexible environment of humanistic education.

We seek individuals whose major commitment is to their chosen activity or profession, but who augment their perspective by interacting with students and faculty to plan and carry out educational programs and conduct classes.

The individualization of students' needs and the flexibility of the College curriculum necessitate variations in the Faculty roster. The following partial roster lists those men and women who have joined the College in its challenge to establish innovation in education.

For information on this program, click on the link on the left under On Campus Program.

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN: DR. A. SCOTT GREER

A. Scott Greer, Ph.D. was awarded his Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Monteith College at Wayne State University in Detroit. He attended California State University, Los Angeles where he earned his Master of Arts degree in Psychology. Dr. Greer completed doctoral studies at the California Graduate Institute with training in the treatment of adolescents.

Dr. Greer has been active in the development and clinical direction of residential treatment programs for adolescents. He has developed several hospital and community-based programs. He has also provided inservice training for school districts and parents on mental health issues of adolescents. Dr. Greer has appeared on CNN and network television as a consultant on the treatment of adolescents.

Dr. Greer maintains a private practice, provides ongoing clinical supervision and program consultation at several area mental health agencies. He also provides psychological evaluations for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

FACULTY

This unique faculty is comprised of practicing professionals - Clinical Psychologists; Marriage and Family Therapists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers who add to the instructional process their abundance of ongoing experience in clinical psychology and other psychotherapeutic work situations. Since their commitment is to their profession, they willingly share their knowledge and skills with students who will soon join them as colleagues.

For information on this program, click on the link on the left under On Campus Program.

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MASTER'S PROGRAM IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: DR. BRUCE GREGORY

Bruce Gregory, Ph.D. was educated at the University of Southern California where he received his B.A. in Psychology. He earned his M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and his Ph.D. in Professional Psychology from United States International University where he focused on the integration of eastern and western philosophy. Dr. Gregory has also had extensive training at the R.D. Laing Institute in London and with Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D.

Dr. Gregory has maintained a full-time private practice for the past sixteen years in Van Nuys. He now divides his time between his practice and corporate consulting, specializing in team building and leadership development among senior and junior executives. The emphasis in his private practice is on mind-body healing, object relations, and work with couples.

For information on this program, click on the link on the left under On Campus Program.

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DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: DR. A. SCOTT GREER

For information on this program, click on the link on the left under On Campus Program.

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