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Institute of Psychology
Institute of Psychology
Department Web site: www.iit.edu/colleges/psych
Psychology’s objective is to understand the manner in
which organizations, human beings and animals behave,
learn and interact, as well as the ways in which their
behavior can be modified. The Institute’s curriculum
encompasses the past 25 years’ worth of major changes
in psychology and prepares students for modern careers
in psychology or other allied professions.
The Institute offers a distinct program that is researchbased,
human behavior-oriented and B.S. granting,
blending the strengths of highly successful graduate programs
in clinical, industrial/organizational, and
rehabilitation psychology as well as options for honors
pre-med and law. Designed for highly motivated, careeroriented
students, this program emphasizes the
integration of applied research with faculty, practical
experience in professional settings, and traditional classroom
activities. It is characterized by faculty mentorship,
individual advising, and group activities with faculty,
graduate students, and other undergraduate students.
The objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree program
in psychology are:
• To prepare students for graduate training in psychology
Faculty
Director
M. Ellen Mitchell
Room 252 Life Sciences
Ext. 73500
Professors
Ayman, Corrigan, Huyck, Lam, Schleser
Associate Professors
Hopkins, Mitchell, Morris, Sher, Towler, Young
Assistant Professors
Bach, Gordon, Lane
118 IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
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• To prepare students for baccalaureate level careers that
draw on an understanding of human behavior
(Students who have an interest in such areas as sports
counseling, child care, disability, or human resources
can include a preliminary preparation for those professions
in their studies)
• To provide a basic understanding of research methods
in the behavioral sciences
• To incorporate the recommendations of the American
Psychological Association for undergraduate education
in the four basic areas of social differences, individual
differences, physiology, and learning and cognition
The curriculum is flexible and supports students with
diverse career goals. Most psychologists hold advanced
degrees and the program offers excellent preparation
for graduate school. A bachelor’s degree in psychology
offers diverse options, including those in the burgeoning
areas of geriatrics, health and sports counseling, behavioral
medicine, and managed health care, as well as
traditional settings such as schools, courts, hospitals,
industries and research laboratories. Many students also
will find psychology highly beneficial as a pre-professional
major for advanced studies in medicine, dentistry,
law, business or public administration.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Larson
Visiting Assistant Professors
Pipher, Stanard
Faculty Emeriti
Geist, Wolach