Cris Lydon Jacobson

Senior Instructor

Education

• M.S.W, Integrated Concentration, University of Nebraska at Omaha
• B.S. Child & Family Studies, Northwest Missouri State University

Courses Taught

• Introduction to Human Services
• Psychology of Groups & Teams
• Developmental Psychology
• Principles of Counseling
• Field Placement/Internship
• Fundamentals of Social Work Practice

Academic Interests

• Cultural competence/ cultural humility in human service practice
• Academic success of first generation and underrepresented students
• Mental health & social policy

Scholarly Activity

Presentation

Jacobson, C. (October 2019). Ditching the Group Project: Utilizing Team Based Learning to Teach Group Dynamics. National Organization for Human Services Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.

Student Group Advisement

• Past advisor, Behavioral Sciences Association

Other Professional Experience 

• Chair, Human Services Degree Committee
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Missouri)
• Facilitator, Northwest Green Dot Team
• Clinical Consultant, Conception Seminary College
• Member, National Organization for Human Services
• Member, National Association of Social Workers