Department of Psychology

Research labs to practicum sites. Clinical, corporate, and academic careers. Mentors who help you get there.

Psychology at JCU is not just textbooks and lectures - it is hands-on experience in research labs, clinical practicums, and community partnerships. You will design studies, analyze data, and present findings alongside faculty mentors who are active researchers in their fields.

Our graduates succeed in clinical practice, graduate programs, corporate settings, and human services. Small class sizes mean personalized advising and mentorship that helps you identify your path and prepare for it. Cleveland healthcare sector and social service organizations provide abundant opportunities for internships and career connections.

Denise Ben-Porath, Ph.D.

Professor

Denise Ben-Porath is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at John Carroll University.
Thomas Frazier, Ph.D.

Professor

Thomas Frazier researches the development of new assessment measures for autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Department of Psychology at John Carroll University. His measures are designed to be briefer and easier to use, supporting both screening and ongoing monitoring.
Tracy Masterson, Ph.D.

Professor

Tracy Masterson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at John Carroll University.
Helen Murphy, Ph.D.

Professor

Helen Murphy is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at John Carroll University.
John Yost, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

John Yost studies stereotypes, prejudice, person perception, and causal attribution in the Department of Psychology at John Carroll University.
Sheri Young, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Sheri Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at John Carroll University.
Maria Helton

Assistant Professor

Maria Helton studies skill acquisition of academic skills using fluency-based instructional strategies in the Department of Psychology at John Carroll University.