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. GSAPP
has been referred to by outside evaluators as the "gold standard"
of professional psychology schools and as "arguably the best program
in the country."
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Dr. Eun Young Mun has been awarded a R01 grant with Dr. Helene White, Center of Alcohol Studies for a research project titled, “Persistence and Desistance in Heavy Drinking and Violence,” from National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA). |
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Brian Chu has been awarded a Klingenstein Third Generation Fellowship, which carries a stipend of $60,000 over two years. The title of the project is: “The Function
of Avoidance in Depressed Behavior and a Pilot of Transdiagnostic Behavioral Activation Therapy.” |
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Dr. Judith Glassgold has been awarded the American Psychological Association’s 2009-2010 Catherine Acuff Congressional Fellowship. Dr. Glassgold will spend one year working as a special legislative assistant on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional commitee.
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Ashleigh Pierre-Morgan and Laura Heimlich (both 2nd year School students) and Chelsea Hetrick (2nd year Clinical student) presented at the National Association of School Psychologists in Boston, MA on February 24th. The presentation, entitled "Academic and Psychosocial Reintegration of the Child with Pediatric Cancer", examined the impact of pediatric cancer on children's academic and psychosocial development as related to optimal school reentry.
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Rebecca Greif has been selected for the Academy for Eating Disorders Early Career Investigator Travel Fellowship, for the International Conference on Eating Disorders, in Cancun Mexico, April 29 - may 2nd 2009. Rebecca will be part of a workshop taught by "internationally renowned experts" in eating disorders.
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Rutgers Day was held April 25th. The event featured over 400 activities, including educational games, exhibits, demonstrations and activities hosted by the various departments within the University. GSAPP students and staff hosted a booth on Busch campus with many activities for children and adults alike.
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The annual conference for the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies was held in Orlando from November 13-16. Numerous GSAPP students and faculty members presented posters and/or led presentations on a wide range of topics.
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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. |
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GSAPP's Global Reach
Events
News and Announcements
- Rutgers provides resources, expertise to state Department of Education’s effort to keep schools safe and drug free, Rutgers Focus, February 2009, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Project
- A grateful father helps a Rutgers center, Rutgers Focus, December 2008, DDDC
- Putting school research into action, The APA Monitor, November 2008, Susan Forman
- Annual Initiative Promotes Healthy Behaviors, The Daily Targum, October 2008, Rebecca Greif.
- *The Organizational Psychology Program
is not accepting new students and is in the process of being phased out.
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