Curtis McIntyre

Adjunct Instructor & Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychology

Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Curtis Wayne McIntyre started his academic career with a B. A. degree in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 1965.  He then attended Vanderbilt University where he earned a Ph. D. in Psychology in 1969, followed by a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota in the Institute of Child Development.  Before coming to SMU, Curt was an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, where he also served as an Assistant Dean.In 1975, Curt came to SMU as Chair of the Department of Psychology and has been a productive scholar, publishing over 40 articles in some of the best journals in the field, as well as editing a book on clinical techniques for treating dyslexia.  Curt’s early research focused on perceptual and cognitive development in children, and he later initiated a research program to evaluate the differences between violent and nonviolent juvenile offenders processed through the Dallas County courts. In his 31 years at SMU, Curt has been repeatedly recognized for his service to the students and the university with an M Award, Outstanding Professor award, and several HOPE (Honor Our Professor’s Excellence) teaching awards. Curt also worked with the Dispute Resolution Program, Gifted Institute, Learning Therapy, and Counseling programs to develop joint offerings and graduate degree programs. In addition, he established liaisons with the Shelton School and the Winston School, to provide SMU students with an opportunity to gain tutoring experience.