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Ignatius N. Ijere

Contact Information:

inijere@syr.edu

315.443.9393

435B White Hall

Ignatius N. Ijere

Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Director, Public Health Department


Courses

  • 2025 Summer
    • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
  • 2025 Spring
    • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
    • PHP 436 Ethics in Addiction Services
    • PHP 321 Prevention in Addiction Services
    • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
  • 2024 Fall
    • PHP 408 Addictions in Cultural Context
    • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
    • PHP 642 Substance Use and Mental Health: Global Contexts
    • PHP 409/609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
  • 2024 Summer
    • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
  • 2024 Spring
    • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
    • PHP 436 Ethics in Addiction Services
    • PHP 499 Honors Capstone Project
    • PHP 321 Prevention in Addiction Services
    • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
  • 2023 Fall
    • PHP 408 Addictions in Cultural Context
    • PHP 407/607 Motivational Interviewing for Behavioral Change
    • PHP 642 Substance Use and Mental Health: Global Contexts
    • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
  • 2023 Summer
    • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
    • PHP 609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships
  • 2023 Spring
    • PHP 318 Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
    • PHP 436/636 Ethics in Addiction Services
    • PHP 321 Prevention in Addiction Services
    • PHP 409/609 The Impact of Addictions on Families and Relationships

Highest degree earned

Psy.D, Argosy University, 2015

Bio

A psychologist trained in clinical community mental health and addiction, Ignatius Ijere is currently completing his second doctorate degree with particular interest in substance abuse-related trauma.

He currently holds a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Argosy University and multiple master’s degrees including counseling psychology (Alder University), addiction studies (Governors State University), political/justice studies (Governors State University), and education management and planning (Abia State University). Additionally, he holds bachelor’s degrees in theology and philosophy from St. Joseph College.

His areas of specialization include mental illness; addiction; and living with, assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders. Most recently, he served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Public Health at the College of DuPage, Waubonsee Community College and St. Augustine Community College.

His professional portfolio includes experience as a mental health and addictions counselor with the Gateway Foundation and Thresholds Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centers. His professional affiliations include the Illinois Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. and the American Psychological Association.

Areas of Expertise

Areas of specialization: Mental illness, Addiction, Assessment & Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders, Global Mental Health, and Comprehensive Psychological

Research Interests

Addiction prevalence, prevention, treatment and recovery in African Context.
Mental Health prevalence, treatment, recovery, and recovery in the African Context

Selected Publications

Presentations and Events

Dupont Summit Panel on Eradicating Addiction, Dupont (2018)

International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (2018)

International Society of Substance Use Professionals (2018)

Honors and Accolades

International Award, International Scholar Laureate Delegation on Diplomacy Community Health Service (2005)