Background
Costin, Frank was born on January 15, 1914 in Louisville. Son of Samuel and Jennie (Ressnier) Costin.
psychologist emeritus educator
Costin, Frank was born on January 15, 1914 in Louisville. Son of Samuel and Jennie (Ressnier) Costin.
Bachelor of Arts Louisville, 1936. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1948.
Teacher, Louisville Public Schools, 1936-1942. From assistant professor to professor psychology University Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1948-1984, professor emeritus, 1984-1998. Psychologist with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Visiting professor psychology and education University Oregon, 1950, 54, 56. Visiting scholar University London, England, 1968, 75. Visiting professor University College Dublin, Ireland, University Bradford, England.
Research director, consultant Champaign (Illinois) Human Relations Commission, 1961-1965. Chairman psychologist examination committee Illinois Department Registration and Education, 1976-1978.
Fellow American Psychological Association (president division teaching psychology 1983-1984). Member American Association of University Professors.
Married Lela Madeline Brown, November 22, 1950. Children: Julia Jane, Jeanne Adeline.