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Dr. Karen Gustafson

Associate Professor of Psychology

School of Health + Science

Department: Humanities + Social Science

952-446-4208

Educational and/or Professional Credentials

B.A. in psychology: University of Wisconsin—Whitewater 

M.A. in counseling psychology—Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 

Ph.D. in Psychology—Universidad de Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Licensed ministry with the Christian and Missionary Alliance 

Professional Focus and/or Research Agenda

The study of people through a holistic lens of the person as a biological-psychological-social-spiritual being 

Faith Statement

The study of psychology helps us to understand people and accompany them in their life journey to be connected to God, others, and themselves.   

 

Published Works, Dissertation Topic, Awards, Accolades, Affiliations

  • Dissertation topic: The Well-being and Strengths of Evangelical Teens through a Positive Psychology Perspective 
  • Distinguished Teaching Award, Crown College, 2019 
  • Member of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies