Psychology
We are committed to training the next generation of psychologists from a perspective that integrates science and practice.
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Illinois Tech’s Department of Psychology believes that the study of human behavior has tremendous scientific and practical significance, and is deeply committed to creating an environment that fosters innovations in psychological education, research, and service. We are actively contributing to research in several broad areas of human behavior, including attitudes toward people with disabilities, communication in social networks, depression, developmental issues, eating disorders and body image, infant mental health, health behaviors, leadership, organizational training, personnel selection, quantitative research methods, school-to-work transitions, social support, stigma, test development, and more.
In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, our faculty members maintain vibrant and active research labs, are the recipients of federally funded research awards, serve on editorial boards of prestigious scientific journals, and are invited to deliver presentations across the nation and around the world. Our students work with our faculty in ongoing research, present their work at regional and national conferences, and apply their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems.
Graduates from the Department of Psychology comprise a distinguished group. Our alumni include individuals who have excelled in academic and scientific professions; achieved recognition as leaders in the local, regional, national, and international business communities; and remained closely connected to Illinois Tech.
Exploring the Link Between Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Clinical psychology Ph.D. student Elizabeth Dougherty has been recognized for her research investigating the connection between mental health and eating disorders.
Learn MoreA Clinical Perspective
Assistant Professor of Psychology Alissa Haedt-Matt, an expert on eating disorders and body image, takes a deeper look at selfie culture for National Selfie Day.
Shaking Off the Stigma
Patrick Corrigan is a distinguished professor of psychology and the principal investigator of the National Consortium for Stigma and Empowerment, an Illinois Tech-based research group advancing recovery from mental illness by understanding stigma and promoting empowerment.
Learn MoreTackling Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue
Associate Professor of Psychology Arlen Moller offers a course designed to give students the tools to explore this issue from a public health and communications perspective.
Learn MoreIs Meta Doing Enough to Shield Teenagers From Inappropriate Content Online?
In an effort to protect teenagers from inappropriate posts, social media giant Meta announced in January 2024 that they’re implementing new policies to block content related to suicide, self-harm, and...
A Passion for Public Service
For Hamid Mohiuddin (PSYC 3rd Year), public service has always been a high priority. In his third year as a student at Illinois Institute of Technology, Mohiuddin has received the Obama Foundation’s...
From Post-it Notes to Publication: Illinois Tech Professor’s New Book Teaches Therapy Skills
Making therapy more affordable and accessible to the world is a gargantuan task. One might ask: Where do I even begin such a project? For Steff Du Bois, a clinical psychologist and associate professor...
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