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Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences
The Department of Social & Behavioral Science focuses on understanding human behavior, mental processes, social functioning and the institutional structures of society.
Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences
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DEPARTMENT OF Social & Behavioral Science
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
913-971-3445
Faculty
Alan
Young
Professor of Sociology
MBA; 2010, Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK
Ph.D.; Sociology, 1993, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A.; Sociology, 1992, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Divinity; 1987, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL
B.A.; Sociology, 1985, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
ayoung@mnu.edu
Natalie
Eick
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Psy D; Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology. 2020, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
MA; Clinical Psychology, 2015, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
BA; Psychology, 2012, MidAmerica Nazarene University
BA; Sociology, 2012, MidAmerica Nazarene University
neeick@mnu.edu
Rick
Hanson
Department Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology
PhD; Counseling Psychology, 2000, Michigan State University
MS; Counseling Psychology, 1992, Kansas University
BA; Psychology, 1988, MidAmerica Nazarene University
rdhanson@mnu.edu
Todd
Hiestand
Professor with Tenure of Criminal Justice
Licensed to Practice Law in Kansas
MS; 2019, University of Missouri Kansas City
JD; 2005, University of Nebraska
BA; Business Psychology, 2002, MidAmerica Nazarene University
tchiestand@mnu.edu