About

Faculty

Elisa Shepard, Ph.D.

Associate Provost for Online Education / Professor of Psychology

Office Phone:	(951) 343-3946
Email:	eshepard@calbaptist.edu
Department:	Behavioral Sciences
Office Location:	Yaeger C214
Office Hours:	Available by appointment

Education

Degree	Major Emphasis	Institution	Date
Ph.D.	Clinical Psychology	Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University	2011
M.A.	Clinical Psychology	Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University	2007
B.A.	Psychology	Biola University	2005

Additional Education

Licensed Psychologist in the state of California

Classes Taught

PSY320 Lifespan Development

PSY322 Theories of Personality

PSY422 Theories of Counseling

PSY502s Professional Practice Seminar

PSY530 Advanced Research Methodology

PSY540 Psychodiagnostics

PSY534 Pre-Practicum

PSY535 Advanced Psychopathology

PSY555 Practicum I

PSY570 Practicum II

PSY580 Family Therapy I

PSY585 Family Therapy II

PSY597C Domestic Violence

PSY597B HIV-AIDS Counseling

PSY598C Aging and Mental Health

Academic Areas / Scholarly Interests

Clinical training
Counseling theory and techniques
Supervision/Consultation
Research methodology
Child development
Marriage and family relationships
Impact of religious coping on psychological distress

Teaching Experience at Institutions Other than CBU

PSYC209 Statistics with Computer Applications

PSYC305 Experimental Psychology

PSYC309 Abnormal Psychology

PSYC317 Psychology of Marriage

PSYC355 Psychology of Family

PSYC405 Social Psychology

RSPY530 History and Systems of Psychology

APSY417 Counseling Techniques

APSY425 Psychology of Marriage and Family Life

Interests / Hobbies / Travel / Family

I am married and have two spunky kids. As a family, we enjoy sports, Disneyland, beach trips, and traveling just about anywhere we can.

Personal Quote / Scripture / Philosophy of Education

Colossians 3:12-15 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to serve students here at CBU. I believe in a balanced life - a life where we can work hard toward our professional and educational goals, have fun and make memories with those that we love, and transform ourselves as we are sharpened to be more like Christ. I hope to model this to my students and to encourage them as they seek to live their purpose.