Ira Iscoe
Professor Emeritus — Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Ashbel Smith Professor Emeritus
Interests
Community psychology, community mental health, childhood and adolescence, and crisis intervention
Biography
Dr. Iscoe joined The University of Texas Psychology faculty in 1951. He was instrumental in developing the Clinical Training Psychology Program and its accreditation by the American Psychological Association. He served as the Director of The University of Texas Counseling and Psychological Center from 1968–78. He organized and developed the community program in 1972. He directed the Plan II Interdisciplinary program in 1981-86, and was director of The University of Texas Human Developmental and Family Institute until his retirement. Amongst his numerous awards have been the Harvard University Fellowship in Community Mental Health; President, TPA (1972); Visiting Scientists, Mental Health (1960); NIMH (1979-80); and Pro Bene Award (1993) from the college of Liberal Arts. He was active as a pro bono consultant to a number of community and state agencies and served as a mentor to younger faculty.
Courses
PSY 194Q • Hist & Professnl Iss In Psych
42768 • Fall 2004
Meets F 1:00PM-2:00PM SEA 5.106
PSY 194Q • Hist & Professnl Iss In Psych
41115 • Fall 2002
Meets F 1:00PM-2:00PM SEA 5.106
Books
Psychology and Public Policy: Balancing Public Service and Professional Need
Raymond P. Lorion, Ira Iscoe, Patrick H. Deleon, Gary R. Vandenbos (Eds)
Psychology and Public Policy: Balancing Public Service and Professional Need
April 1996
American Psychological Association
