Harold Jules Hoyle, Ph.D.
Lecturer
A child of teachers, Harold was raised in San Diego, California. After attending public school K-12, he earned his B.S. in Religious Studies from Westmont College where he directed off campus ministries. He then proceeded to San Diego State University where he earned his M.S. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in multicultural counseling. During this time, Dr. Hoyle also worked with and served as the director of the non-governmental organization, Central American Mission Partners (CAMP). CAMP was dedicated to economic development and human rights in Latin America
After receiving his Pupil Personnel Service and Multiple Subjects teaching credential, Dr. Hoyle began working as a teacher and counselor in the correctional and alternative schools. Dr. Hoyle earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Professional School of Psychology in San Francisco, California, where he specialized in drug and alcohol assessment and treatment.
Dr. Hoyle began teaching at SCU as an Adjunct in 1995 and is presently a Lecturer in the graduate School of Counseling Psychology, Education, and Pastoral Ministries. During the late 90’s he designed and launched the first virtual classroom with alternative schools in the nation garnering praise from television and print media including the New York Times. He presently teaches courses in the Education, Special Education and Counseling Psychology programs.
He is a sought after speaker and consultant in the areas of character education, assessment, special education, and correctional and alternative schools. He is currently directing the Elementary Character Based Literacy project at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at SCU. His current research and publication interests include special education in the correctional schools, character based literacy, and faith based educational initiatives working through the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. He recently was invited to be on the advisory board for the third revision of the WIAT.
Dr. Hoyle lives in Moraga with his wife Angela, daughter Katherine, and son Luke. He enjoys surfing, cycling, and spending time watching his children play volleyball and basketball.
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