Thomas J. Cottle

Professor of Education
BA, Harvard University; MA, PhD, University of Chicago; LHD, Lesley University; LHD, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology

A sociologist and licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Cottle completed his postdoctorate clinical training at Children’s Hospital, Boston, and Tavistock Clinic and Anna Freud Clinic in London. He has held faculty positions at Harvard University, MIT, Boston College, Amherst College, Wesleyan University, Columbia College in Chicago, and a research position with the Children’s Defense Fund. In addition, he has been a Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study, University of Illinois. Among his honors are a:  Young Psychologist Award from the American Psychological Association; Guggenheim Fellowship; Fellowship from the Field Foundation; Pioneer Fellowship; Educational Press Association Writers Award; National Television Broadcast Executives Award; Psychological Association Award; Gabriel Award; Parents Choice Magazine Award; DeRose/Hinkhouse Award of Merit from the Associated Church Press; Career Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Professor Cottle is the author of thirty books and more than five hundred and seventy-five articles, essays, and reviews.