James S. Bethea

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Associate Professor

Human Services and Counseling
The School of Education

St. John's University

James S. Bethea, Assistant Professor in The School of Education, St. John's University, Department of Human Services, is a 2005 Vincentian Research Fellow.   His research interest is in critical success factors for disenfranchised youth.   Professor Bethea is the creator of a special mentoring program for the students in the Brooklyn Bridge Program. He received his M.S. from Boston University and a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.

Academic Background

  • Ph.D., Counselor Education, University of Iowa

Research Interests

  • Mentoring and the resilient behavior of disenfranchised youth

Affiliation with the Center

Senior Vincentian Research Fellow,
Class of 2005

"It is truly uplifting to be part of a group of dedicated colleagues whose individual contributions ultimately leads to the shared vision of enhancing the quality of life of the poor and marginalized."

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