Tracy Masterson
Professor
Background
Tracy Loye Masterson, Ph.D., BCBA, COBA, is a Professor of Psychology at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. A licensed clinical psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, she specializes in pediatric psychology, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. Her clinical and research interests include developmental disabilities, pediatric psychology interventions, and forensic psychology. Dr. Masterson co-authored Parties, Dorms and Social Norms and has received multiple honors for excellence in teaching, service, and community engagement, including the Milestones Autism Resources Exceptional Service Award. She serves on several boards supporting autism education and behavioral health initiatives. Her work integrates clinical expertise, research, and education to promote evidence-based care for individuals with developmental disabilities both in the United States and internationally.
Areas of Expertise
- My core areas of expertise include:
Autism spectrum disorders
Behaviorism and behavior therapy / applied behavior analysis
Pediatric psychology
Developmental disabilities
Family therapy
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Forensic Psychology/Juvenile Justice
Research Interests
Examination of adherence with infection control (IC) guidelines in individuals with cystic fibrosis Autism spectrum disorders adolescent development, culture, & perspectives. In addition, I do some resreach in forensic psychology.
Education
B.S., Biology, John Carroll University, University Heights, OHPh.D., M.A., Clinical Psychology, Kent State University
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ohio Board of Psychology
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, COBA, Licensed BCBA (Ohio)
Courses Taught
I teach a variety of courses including:- Introduction to Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Psychopathology.Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
- Psychology of Autism
- Behavioral Theory and Philosophy
- Forensic Psychology
- Child Development
- Child and Adolescent Study (education course)
- Experimental Design and Analysis in Psychology
- Practicum
Publications
Masterson, T.L. (2027). Behavior Therapy. In V. Kress (Ed.), Theories of counseling and psychotherapy: Systems, strategies, and skills (6th ed.). Pearson.Kashuba, J. & Masterson, T.L. (2022). "The Effects of Therapeutic Writing on Juvenile Justice Populations.” Journal of Correctional Education. April, 2022.
Sellbom, M., Butler, J. S., Lee, T. T., Loucaides, A. M., Masterson, T. L., & Wygant, D. B. (2021). Construct Validity of the E-LSRP in a Correctional Sample. Assessment, 10731911211038619.
Dempster, N. R., Wildman, B. G., Masterson, T. L., & Omlor, G. J. (2018). Understanding Treatment Adherence With the Health Belief Model in Children With Cystic Fibrosis. Health Education & Behavior, 45(3), 435-443.
Pona, A. A., Jones, A. C., Masterson, T.L., & Ben-Porath, D. D. (2017). Biases in attention and memory for body shape images in eating disorders. Eating and Weight Disorders-Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 1-7.
Meeks, L., Masterson, T.L., & Westlake, G. (2015). Career Connect: A collaborative employment resource model for serving students with ASD in higher education. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 31(4).
Berliner, R. & Masterson, T.L. (2015). Promoting empathy development in the early childhood and elementary classroom. Journal of Research in Childhood Education. 91:1, 57-64, DOI: 10.1080/00094056.2015.1001675
Masterson, T.L., & Meeks, L. M. (2014). What support might help students with autism at university? Good Autism Practice, 15(1), 47-53.
Masterson, T.L, Dimitriou F., Turko, K., & McPartland, J. (October, 2012). An undergraduate course and practicum in autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. DOI 10.1007/s10803-012-1673-y
Showalter, S. & Masterson, T.L. (2012) Service Learning in Psychology: Making a Difference in an Integrated Autism Classroom. International Undergraduate Journal of Service-Learning for Leadership
Masterson, T.L., Wildman, B.G., Newberry, B.H., & Omlor, G.J. (March, 2011). Impact of age and gender on adherence to infection control guidelines and medical regimens in cystic fibrosis. Pediatric Pulmonology, 46(3); 295-301. DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21366
Masterson, T.L., Wildman, B.G., Newberry, B.H. & Omlor, G.J. (2008). Compliance with Infection Control in Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatric Pulmonology, 43: 435-442. DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20781
Seftel, A.D., Strohl, K.P., Loye, T.L., Bayard, D., Kress, J. & Netzer, N.C. (2002). Erectile
dysfunction and symptoms of sleep disorders. Sleep; 25(6), 643-7.
