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Tracy Masterson, PhD

Professor - Psychology

Tracy Masterson

eMail

tmasterson@jcu.edu

Phone Number

216-397-1512

Location

Dolan Science Center E375

Employee Type

Faculty

Tracy Masterson

Research Interests

  • Examination of adherence with infection control (IC) guidelines in individuals with cystic fibrosis
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Adolescent development, culture, & perspectives

Professional Affiliations and Activities 

  • Milestones Autism Resources, Board member and chair of the education committee
  • Daily Behavioral Health, Board member
  • Red Flags National, Advisory board member

Honors, Awards, and Grants

  • Lucrezia Culicchia Excellence in Teaching Award, 2019
  • Curtis W. Miles Faculty Service Award, 2014
  • Mandel Grant to develop programming for the LGBTQ population at JCU , 2013-14
  • John Carroll Magazine featured my work with autism spectrum disorders at JCU (and community partners), 2013
  • David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service, 2012
  • Mandel Foundation Grant funding with Dr. Denise Ben-Porath, 2012
  • JCU Summer Research Fellowship, 2012
  • JCU Ad Hoc Review Committee for New Academic Programs funding award, 2009
  • Summer Research Fellowship, 2008-09  
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Washington, DC, Student Traineeship Grant, 2006

Selected Publications

  • Meeks, L. & Loye Masterson, T. (2016) Parties, Dorms and Social Norms: A Crash Course in Safe Living for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
  • Berliner, R. & Loye Masterson, T. (in press). Promoting empathy development in the early childhood and elementary classroom. Journal of Research in Childhood Education.
  • Loye Masterson, T., & Meeks, L. M. (2014). What support might help students with autism at university?. Good Autism Practice (GAP), 15(1), 47-53.
  • Loye Masterson, T., 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
  • Ph.D., M.A., Clinical Psychology, Kent State University
  • B.S., Psychology, John Carroll University
  • Licensure: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ohio Board of Psychology