
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.

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As part of the department’s commitment to applied learning, student research opportunities in a variety of faculty labs are available. Assistant Professor of Psychology Steff Du Bois and a team of graduate student researchers conduct work in the Du Bois Health Psychology Lab.
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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.
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Battling Backlash: New Research Examines How to Reduce Prejudice Within Organizations
In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, the issue of reducing prejudice within police forces took center stage in the United States and abroad. As protesters marched through Chicago...

‘Jet Lag’ Hits Home: New Study Highlights Difficulty of Long-Distance Relationships
When couples are forced to geographically separate, how well do they handle it? If they’re in long-distance relationships, do they “transition” better than those who live near each other? How about...

Computational ACTion: Computing Center Funds Interdisciplinary Research
Five research teams from Illinois Institute of Technology have received seed grants from the university’s Active Computational Thinking (ACT) Center to promote computing methods throughout various...
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3424 South State Street, Room 201
Chicago, IL 60616