Jerry Cleland

Jerry Cleland serves as Professor and MS Program Director in the Department of Psychology at DePaul University's College of Science and Health. He previously held significant administrative roles including Interim Dean of the College of Health and Science (2011-2013) and Chair of the Psychology Department (2009-2011).

• BA, Augustana College, 1976
• MA, Northern Illinois University, 1985
• PhD, Loyola University Chicago, 1991

Dr. Cleland's research focuses on infant psychology, specifically examining how infant cries influence caregiver responses, the role of facial attractiveness in infant perception, and judgments of infant fitness. His work bridges developmental psychology and caregiving behavior, exploring how biological and perceptual factors shape adult-infant interactions and health assessments.

As MS Program Director, he oversees graduate training in psychology. While specific advising details and grant history are not documented in the source material, his leadership roles demonstrate substantial institutional impact through departmental administration and academic program direction.