Faculty
Paul H. Alexander, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences of PCC, Professor of Psychology, Director of the Center for Leadership Learning
Phone: (714) 879-3901 x1251
Email: palexander@hiu.edu
Office: Nutwood Rm 216
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Regent University
- M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy (Marriage, Family and Child Counseling), Pacific Christian College (Now Hope International University)
- B.A., Church Growth, Emphasis in Preaching, Pacific Christian College
CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:
| Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | 1992 to Present |
| Clinical Member California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists | 1992 to Present |
| Ordained Pastor in the Christian Churches/Church of Christ | 1988 to Present |
| EMDR Certification | 1994 |
| Prepare and Enrich Pre-Marital/Marital Instrument | 1996 |
COURSES:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Marriage and Family
- Counseling Theories
- Counseling Skills
- Group Dynamics
- Leadership Skills
KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:
2003 - Faculty of the Year, Hope International University
2001 - Graduate Studies Alumnus of the Year, Hope International University
ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
- Positive Psychology
- Learned Optimism
- Conflict Management
- Cognitive Psychology
- Emerging Leadership
PUBLICATIONS:
Locus of Control and Conflict Management: An Examination of the Relationship Between Locus of Control and Conflict Avoidance Among a Local Church Staff. Published as a part of online journal at Regent University.
Dissertation: Professor as Leader of Students’ Faith Development: An Examination of the Relationship Between a Professor’s Willingness to Share Personal Faith Information and Changes in Students’ Faith Maturation.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
| Academic Presentation: | |
| 2003 | Locus of Control and Conflict Management Paper Regent University International Leadership Studies Conference |
| Presentations: | |
| 2006-2007 | Mind Over Marriage Seminar Eastside Christian Church, Fullerton Lemon Grove Christian Church Quail Lakes Baptist Church Diamond Canyon Christian Church |
| 2005 | How to Minister to our Aging Parents Christian Church of Thousand Oaks |
| 2004 | Avoiding Pastoral Burnout 2004 Hope International Graduate Ministry Program |
| 2003 | Teaching Children and Teenagers About Sex Anaheim First Christian Church |
| 2003 | Men’s Dark Side: Healing for Anger and Lust 2003 North Orange Christian Church Christian Church of Thousand Oaks |
| 2002 | Surviving Depression Quail Lakes Baptist Church, Stockton, CA |
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Golf, fly-fishing and hiking in the Sierras with my family
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT:
It is my life’s mission to be the best husband and father I can be. Additionally, it is my mission to glorify God in the area of teaching and learning excellence in Christian higher education.