معرفی
Harvey J Burnett Jr serves as Professor of Psychology and Chair of the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences at Andrews University, where he is a fully licensed Michigan psychologist with over two decades of academic leadership. His career uniquely integrates clinical practice, law enforcement (29 years as Buchanan Police Chief), and disaster response leadership through Berrien County CISM.
His educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Counseling Psychology from Andrews University (2001)
- Master of Divinity from Andrews University Theological Seminary (1994)
- BA in Psychology from University of Michigan-Dearborn (1991)
Dr. Burnett's research centers on trauma systems, examining Critical Incident Stress Management efficacy across diverse contexts from 9/11 to Haiti earthquake response. His work connects PTSD mechanisms with resilience factors, religious coping, and multicultural dynamics - particularly for African American and Native American communities. Current studies investigate mental health stigma in aviation and religious influences on empathy toward sexual minorities.
With 42+ research outputs spanning journal articles, presentations, and doctoral supervision, his recent work shows increasing focus on interdisciplinary connections between spiritual well-being, crisis intervention, and identity-based trauma responses. The 2025 publications demonstrate active expansion into medical psychology and sexual behavior diagnostics.
As an advisor, Dr. Burnett mentors through hands-on crisis response opportunities and law enforcement collaborations, with students contributing to his 2025 doctoral thesis on aviation mental health. His dual role as Police Chief provides unparalleled access to operational trauma settings for field research.
Community engagement defines his career: 20+ years with Berrien County CISM, leadership in Buchanan schools governance, and ongoing private practice. This tripartite commitment to academia, public safety, and community service creates a distinctive ecosystem for applied behavioral science training.
