The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is committed to meeting the need for well-educated and well-trained professional psychologists. The school offers programs in Clinical Psychology and School Psychology, with concentrations in Community Psychology and Sport Psychology. Our Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree programs are designed to provide doctoral training for persons who wish to attain excellence as professional psychologists and offer services to the community in a wide variety of settings, especially those with underserved populations.

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Faculty Highlights (read more)

Dr. Brian Chu has been awarded a Klingenstein Third Generation Fellowship, which carries a stipend of $60,000 over two years.

Dr. Dan Fishman was an invited speaker and consultant at the Psychological Institute of the University of Aarhus in Aarhus, Denmark, from May 25-28.

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Event Highlights (read more)

The American Psychological Association (APA) 117th Annual Convention was held in Toronto, Canada, on August 6th -9th. GSAPP faculty, alumni and students attended and participated in the convention.

The Annual Welcome First Year Students Picnic, was held on September 2nd. First-year clinical and school Psy.D. students enjoyed an afternoon of mingling and bonding with fellow GSAPP students, faculty and staff.

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Student Highlights (read more)

Shara Marrero (2nd year, Clinical) and David Kieval (3rd year, Clinical) presented a workshop entitled “Functional Assessment of Behavior: Evaluating Behavior in School and Home Settings", at the Annual Autism NJ Conference, Atlantic City, October 9th

Amy Hansford (2nd year, Clinical PhD) and Nathan Lambright (4th year, Clinical) presented a workshop entitled “Working with Challenging Behaviors: Designing Functional Intervention Strategies for Learners with Autism”, also at the Annual Autism NJ Conference.

Lara Brodzinsky has an article out now in Child Neuropsychology. The article, Moderating Effects of Neurocognitive Abilities on the Relationship between Temperament and Global Functioning is currently available for download and out in print soon

Daniel Gaztambide (1st Year, Clinical) recently published a review of a book in the Journal of Religion & Health. The book reviewed is "Toward Psychologies of Liberation" by Mary Watkins & Helene Shulman.

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We are honored and proud to acknowledge The Ruth and Mel Schulman Endowed Fellowship in recognition of Ruth and Mel Schulman’s lifelong commitment to excellence and service. Because of the Schulman family’s generous support, our graduates continue to make outstanding contributions to the field of psychology along with key innovations in service delivery, education, and training – helping thousands of children, adolescents, and adults lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.