Background
Straatmeyer, Alvin James was born on November 10, 1932 in Tea, South Dakota, United States. Son of Claus A. and Tilda Tatie Straatmeyer.
Straatmeyer, Alvin James was born on November 10, 1932 in Tea, South Dakota, United States. Son of Claus A. and Tilda Tatie Straatmeyer.
Bachelor, University Dubuque, 1954. Bachelor's Degree, University Dubuque, 1957. Master of Sacred Theology, San Francisco Seminary, 1969.
Doctor of Philosophy, University South Dakota, 1974.
Psychology intern Problems in Living Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1973—1974, clinical psychologist, 1974—1976, Central Plains Clinic, Sioux Falls, 1976-1980, 92-95. Assistant to associate professor Fuller Graduate School Psychology, Pasadena, California, 1980—1986. Private practice in clinical psychology Glendale, 1986—1992.
Professor psychology, director clinical training Loma Linda (California) University, 1995—2000, professor emeritus, since 2000. Oral examiner California Board of Psychology, 1984—1992, 1995—1999, American Board Professional Psychology, 1982—2000.
Presbyterian clergyperson, since 1957. Chairperson Bicentennial Commission, Lennox, South Dakota, 1974-1976.
Married Marcine E. Reiners, June 28, 1955. Children: Karen Kay Straatmeyer Acosta, Ronald Jay.