معرفی
Loren Calkins serves as Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of OSCI Extension at Corban University within the Department of Social Sciences. His career bridges academic instruction, clinical practice, and correctional rehabilitation administration.
Education
- M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
- B.A. in Psychology and Human Development, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- B.A. in Bible Theology (Greek emphasis), Moody Bible Institute
Research and Professional Focus
Professor Calkins specializes in clinical applications of psychology within high-stakes environments, particularly marriage and family therapy interventions in juvenile justice and correctional systems. His work emphasizes family reunification, therapeutic supervision models, and faith-integrated rehabilitation frameworks through the OSCI Extension program at Oregon State Correctional Institution.
Professional Trajectory
After pastoral work in Michigan and Wisconsin, he developed expertise in child protective services and juvenile justice systems in Northern Arizona. In Oregon, he provided clinical supervision for therapist licensure before serving 14 years as Treatment Service Manager at Oregon Youth Authority. His current academic role extends this work into correctional education.
Academic Engagement
While providing clinical supervision experience for therapist licensure, no formal graduate student advising or research grants are documented. He directs the OSCI Extension program delivering Corban's degree curriculum within Oregon State Correctional Institution, requiring coordination with correctional authorities and community stakeholders.
