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Dr. Tom McCracken

Associate Professor of Psychology and Sociology, Director of Disability Services

School of Health + Science

Department: Humanities + Social Science

952-446-4216

Educational and/or Professional Credentials

Ed. D., Educational and School Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania May 2013 

M.A, Christian Studies, Crown College, St. Bonifacius, Minnesota May 2017 

M.S.,   Educational and School Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania May 2005

Professional Focus and/or Research Agenda

  1. Understanding the field of psychology from a Biblical perspective. 
  2. Seeking to understand the impact of society on the individual and the individual on society and how we can use this as a means of sharing the Gospel. 
  3. Identifying the factors of success for college students with disabilities. 

Faith Statement

Matthew 28:19-20, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” 

The field of psychology helps us to understand the development of man’s mental processes and thus the perceptions of God and how we can address man’s need of a Savior at different developmental Stages. 

Published Works, Dissertation Topic, Awards, Accolades, Affiliations

The Impact of Evidence-Based Practices on the Oral Reading Fluency of Low-Socioenomic-Status  

Elementary Students. 

Distinguished Faculty Award, Crown College 2013 

Distinguished Faculty Award, Crown College 2019