School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Phone: (626) 815-6000 Ext. 5508
Fax: (626) 815-5015
Email: merisman@apu.edu

Marv Erisman's, Ph.D., interest is the integration of psychology, ethics, and theology and the practical implications of this integration for psychotherapy. His focus is the role of psychotherapy in moral and spiritual identity formation, especially as psychotherapy is challenged to engage in this task in a diverse, urban, and pluralistic context. Erisman is trained in phenomenology and qualitative research and is also interested in mental models of interdisciplinary integration. As a practitioner, he applies his skills as an organizational consultant to the healthcare industry in the area of organizational change, executive development, and organizational development. He is director of integration and interdisciplinary studies within the Department of Graduate Psychology. He has a keen interest in mental health delivery models and serves the community through board participation.

Ph.D. - Social Ethics, University of Southern California

M.A. - Social Ethics, University of Southern California

M.Div. - Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A. - Philosophy, Bethany College

Layne Foundation Fellowship

Ethical Foundations of Psychotherapy (PPSY 531)
Integrative Therapy, Clinical Process, and Moral Maturity (PPSY 534)
Biblical Ethics and Psychotherapy (PPSY 726)
Social Ethics and Psychotherapy (PPSY 736)
Consultation in Clinical Psychology (PPSY 740)
Family Ethics and Psychotherapy (PPSY 753)
[Multiple Courses] (PPSY 798)