Faculty Spotlight: Howard Slutzky, Psy.D.
When he was 7 years old, Howard Slutzky, Psy.D., was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. His parents were told he had about two months to live, but with chemotherapy, radiation and a fighting spirit, they won the battle.
Today, Slutzky is giving back by helping others in a meaningful and transformative way. “I intentionally cultivate my courses and their instruction in a manner that is therapeutic, growth-promoting and inspirational,” he says.
While his primary goal has been a career in clinical psychology, Professor Slutzky discovered a passion for teaching during his graduate school years and was instantly hooked.
Today, in addition to his normal course load, he teaches Introduction to Professional Issues & Ethics, the first of many program-specific courses in the undergraduate curriculum.
Slutzky has also maintained a part-time clinical practice throughout his teaching career. “Serving individuals and couples in a therapeutic capacity offers me a deeply rewarding clinical outlet, while reinforcing the clinical relevance of my instruction and program development at Johnson & Wales.”
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