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In this tab you will find resources and tools to help navigate your GSAPP journey. We are here to support you and honored to have you join us. Welcome to GSAPP!
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GSAPP program Catalog
Academic and Administrative Calendar
Accordion Content
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YEAR 2023-2024 (July 2023-August 2024)
GSAPP & MAP recommended timetable
Activities
General Comprehensive Exams
June 20 – 21, 2023 – clinical students
July 10-11, 2023 – school students
Clinical Comprehensive Exams
June 26 – 27, 2023
Last day to defend for an August degree
July 30
Labor Day
September 4
Office closed - no classes
First day of the Fall semester
September 5
Welcome Back for Students
September 13
Last day to drop a course without a "W"
September 18
Last day to defend for an October degree
September 15
School Psychology Internship Consortium
TBA
TBD
Last day to file for an October diploma
October 1
Spring Schedule of Classes available
October 16
Diversity Recruitment Night
October 30
Culture Conference
October 27
every other year
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 23 - Sunday, November 26
Office closed - no classes
Spring Semester Registration begins
November 6
begins at 9:00am
Decision on whether under-enrolled courses run for
Spring semesterDecember 2
GSAPP Holiday Potluck
December - 12
11:30-1:00
Last day to defend for a January degree
December 15
Grades Due for the Fall semester
December 15 - January 3, 2024
Make up dates for classes
December
Winter Recess
December 22, 2022- January 16, 2024
offices closed 12/22/23 - 1/2/24
Last day to file for a January diploma
January 5
Spring semester begins
January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15
office closed - no classes
First day of the Spring semester
Tuesday, January 16
Interview Day - School Psychology
February 1
Interview Day - Clinical Psychology
February 19
Registration for Summer Session Begins
TBD
Last day to Drop a class without a "W" grade
Last Day to DROP a class with a "W" GradeJanuary 16-January 29
Interview Day - Master of Applied Behavior Analysis
Interview Day - Master of Applied Psychology
TBD
TBD
Consortium Practicum Deadline NY/NJADOT
TBD
Spring recess
Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 17
no classes
Last day to file for a May diploma
April 1
Minority & International Alumni Dinner &
Dean's Multicultural Advisory Committee meetingTBA
Last day to defend for a May degree
April 15
Fall semester registration begins
TBD
begins 9:00am
Interview Day - Master of Applied Psychology
TBD
Last day of Spring semester
April 29
Spring Exams
May 2-May 8
GSAPP Graduation
Thursday, May 9
Universityside Commencement
Sunday, May 12
Practicum Placement Deadline (Internal)
May (To be determined)
Memorial Day
May 27
offices closed - no classes
Orientation Day
June 3
Juneteenth Day
June 15
offices closed - no classes
General Comprehensive Exams 2023
June 17 & 18 - clinical students
July 8 & 9 - school students
Clinical Comprehensive Exams 2023
June 24 & 25
Decision on whether under-enrolled courses will run for Fall Semester
July 1
Independence/Labor Day
July 4
offices closed - no classes
Registration Info
Semester Information
SPRING 2024 - registration begins November 6
FALL 2023 - registration began April 17
- Fall 2023 Schedule (6/01/23)
- Fall 2023 Course Description and Index Guide (5/2/23)
- Fall 2023 semester calendar
SUMMER 2023
- Summer 2023 schedule (05/15/23)
SPRING 2023 - registration began November 7
- Spring 2023 schedule (rev. 1/23/23)
- Spring 2023 semester calendar
- Spring 2023 Course Description and Index Guide (rev. 12/15/22)
Courses
Clinical PsyD
- Model Course Sequence - For students entering Fall 2019 and after
- Model Course Sequence - For students enter Fall 2020 and after
School PsyD
- Model Course Sequence - For students entering Fall 2019 and after
- Model Course Sequence - For students enter Fall 2020 and after
Professional Psychology 820
Certification Courses
Clinical Psychology 821
School Psychology 826
Organizational Psychology 829

Syllabi
2023 Academic Year
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Course # Course Title / Instructor Details 18:826:557 Psychoeducational Foundations of Learning Disabilities
Adam Lekwa, PhD, NCSPFall 2023 | Download 18:820:507:01 Learning Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Foundations
Connie Hoyos NerviFall 2023 | Download 18:820:507:02 Learning Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Foundations
Monica Rojas, PsyDFall 2023 | Download 18:820:509:01 Analytic Foundations
Stephanie Lyon, PhDFall 2023 | Download 18:820:525 Prevention and Intervention in Tiered Systems
Jennifer Foster, Psy. D.Fall 2023 | Download 18:820:531:01 Clinical Interviewing and Assessment
Nicole CainFall 2023 | Download 18:820:550:01 History & Systems
Louis SassFall 2023 | Download 18:820:563:02 Child Psychopathology
Linda OshinFall 2023 | Download 18:820:563:02 Child Psychopathology
Sheva Cohen-WeissFall 2023 | Download 18:820:581:01 Statistical Methods
Nicole DiCrecchioFall 2023 | Download 18:820:613:01 Professional Ethics, Standards and Career Development
Karen Riggs SkeanFall 2023 | Download 18:820:638 Personality Assessment Adult
Louis SassFall 2023 | Download 18:821:535:01 Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality and Psychopathology
Nicole CainFall 2023 | Download 18:821:547:01 Introduction to Group Therapy
Terri LipkinFall 2023 | Download 18:821:615:01 Family Therapy
Alan Groveman, Ph.D., ABPPFall 2023 | Download 18:821:639:01 Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy
Karen Riggs SkeanFall 2023 | Download 18:821:653:01 Supervision and Professional Development
Angelica Diaz-MartinezFall 2023 | Download -
Course # Course Title / Instructor Details 18:820:503 Theroetical Foundations: Analytic
Jennifer DurhamSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:506 Social and Developmental Foundations of Human Behavior
Jamie WalkupSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:508:01 Systems Theory and Analysis
Ramona RossSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:508:02 Systems Theory and Analysis
Erum NadeemSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:526 Assessment and Daba Based Decision Making
Jennifer FosterSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:550 History & Systems in Psychology
Adam LekwaSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:560 Self, Psychopathology and the Modern Age
Louis SassSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:563:01 Child Psychopathology
Sheva Cohen-WeissSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:563:02 Child Psychopathology
Linda OshinSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:585:01 Advanced Statistics and Research Design
Nicole DiCrecchioSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:585:02 Advanced Statistics and Research Design
Timothy ClearySpring 2023 | Download 18:820:631 Social Emotional, Behavioral and Personality Assessment
Jennifer FosterSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:633:01 Cognitive Assessment
Kenneth SchneiderSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:633:02 Cognitive Assessment
Melissa Marano RiveraSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:639 Personality Assessment Adult
Louis SassSpring 2023 | Download 18:820:700 Dissertation Preparation and Research
Elisa ShernoffSpring 2023 | Download 18:821:538 Treatment of At-Risk Ethnic Minority Adolescents in Clinic and Schools
LaToya GainesSpring 2023 | Download 18:821:605 Integrative Perspectives on Trauma
Tanya SaraiyaSpring 2023 | Download 18:821:612 Fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Shireen RizviSpring 2023 | Download 18:821:636 Integrative Couple Therapy II
Karen Riggs SkeanSpring 2023 | Download 18:821:640 Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Karen Riggs SkeanSpring 2023 | Download 18:821:653 Supervision and Professional Development
Angelica Diaz-MartinezSpring 2023 | Download 18:821:655 Training, Supervision, and Consultation: Expanded Roles and Competencies of Health Service Psychologists
Connie Hoyos-NerviSpring 2023 | Download 18:826:506 Practicum Group Supervision
Sheva Cohen-WeissSpring 2023 | Download 18:826:544 Pediatric Behavioral Medicine
Katie DevineSpring 2023 | Download 18:826:606:01 Advanced Group Supervision
Victoria DietzSpring 2023 | Download 18:826:606:03 Advanced School Group Supervision
Alexander AlperinSpring 2023 | Download 18:826:606:04 Advanced School Supervision
Sheva Cohen-WeissSpring 2023 | Download 18:826:612:01 Consultation Methods
Elisa ShernoffSpring 2023 | Download 18:826:612:02 Consultation Methods
Jennifer FosterSpring 2023 | Download 18:826:616 Program Evaluation
Nicole DiCrecchioSpring 2023 | Download
2022 Academic Year
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Course # Course Title / Instructor Details 13:047:101 An Introduction of Drug and Alcohol Use Disorders
Ana GuerraFall 2022 | Download 13:047:102 The Brain Mind Experience: How Drug Impact Brain Functioning
Ana GuerraFall 2022 | Download 18:820:511 Practicum ABA
Yulema CruzFall 2022 | Download 18:820:512:01 Intro to Analysis Single Case Design
Jaime CrowleyFall 2022 | Download 18:820:512:02 Intro to Analysis Single Case Design
Daniel MitteerFall 2022 | Download 18:820:513:01 Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis
Brian GreerFall 2022 | Download 18:820:513:02 Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis
Julia IannacconeFall 2022 | Download 18:820:514 ABA: CHANGING BEHAVIOR
Casey HelveyFall 2022 | Download 18:820:516 ABA: FUNCTIONAL ASSMNT & TREATMENT DEVELOP
Robert LaRueFall 2022 | Download 18:820:522 Personnel Supervision and Management in ABA
Yulema CruzFall 2022 | Download 18:820:523 ABA and Autism
SungWoo KahngFall 2022 | Download 18:820:524 Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Kathryn PetersonFall 2022 | Download 18:820:534 Culture and Diversity in ABA
Meghan DeshaisFall 2022 | Download 18:829:559 Theory and Practice of Adult Learning and Training
Elena RagusaFall 2022 | Download 18 829 616 Family Systems for Organizational Psychology
Katherine FackinaFall 2022 | Download 18:821:639:01 Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy
Karen Riggs SkeanFall 2022 | Download 18:829:617 Current Topics in Organizational Psychology: Emotional Intelligence at Work
Robert EmmerlingFall 2022 | Download 18:844:505 Professional Practicum Placement
Yulema CruzFall 2022 | Download 18:844:512 PUBLIC POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH
Judith GlassgoldFall 2022 | Download 18:844:512:508
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Psychopathology
Deirdre WatersFall 2022 | Download 18:844:525 Social Psychology in Health Behavior
Angelo DiBelloFall 2022 | Download 18:844:618 Sport Psychology: Theory, Research, Practice
Katherine FackinaFall 2022 | Download 18:820:507:01 Learning Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Foundations
Connie Hoyos-NerviFall 2022 | Download 18:820:507:02 Learning Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Foundations
Erum NadeemFall 2022 | Download 18:820:509:01 Analytic Foundations
Stephanie LyonFall 2022 | Download 18:820:531 Clinical Interviewing and Assessment
Allison RuorkFall 2022 | Download 18:820:550 History and Systems of Psychology
Louis SassFall 2022 | Download 18:820:565 Adult Psychopathology
Jamie WalkupFall 2022 | Download 18:820:568 Equity and Anti-Racism in Education
Joanna WilliamsFall 2022 | Download 18:820:575 Diversity and Racial Identity
Linda OshinFall 2022 | Download 18:820:613 Professional Ethics, Standards, STANDARDS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Karen Riggs SkeanFall 2022 | Download 18:820:638 Personality Assessment: Adult
Louis SassFall 2022 | Download 18:821:547 Introduction to Group Psychotherapy
Terri LipkinFall 2022 | Download 18:821:555 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Essential Skills for the Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
Liza PincusFall 2022 | Download 18:821:613 Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Practice
Shireen RizviFall 2022 | Download 18:821:639 Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Karen Riggs SkeanFall 2022 | Download 18:821:644 Multicultural Supervision
Zaynab KhanFall 2022 | Download 18:826:532 Basic Therapeutic Strategies with Children and Adolescents
Sheva Cohen-WeissFall 2022 | Download 18:826:543 Human Development
Joanna WilliamsFall 2022 | Download 18:826:557 Psychoeducational Foundations of Learning Disabilities
Adam LekwaFall 2022 | Download 18:826:558 Adult and Organizational Learning and Change: Effective Program Planning and Implementation
Erum NadeemFall 2022 | Download 18:826:602 School-Based Psychological Interventions
Elisa ShernoffFall 2022 | Download 18:826:605:01 Advanced School Group Supervision
Hilary MurphyFall 2022 | Download 18:826:609:01 Learning and Academic Interventions
Erica PawloFall 2022 | Download 18:826:630 Cognitive Assessment
Ryan KettlerFall 2022 | Download 18:821:608
Clinical Research and Treatment for Youth Anxiety and Depression
Brian ChuFall 2022 | Download -
Course # Course Title / Instructor Details 18:820:506 Social and Developmental Foundations of Human Behavior
Jamie WalkupSpring 2022 | Download 18:820:563:02 Child Psychopathology
Jessica BenasSpring 2022 | Download 18:820:633:01 Cognitive Assessment
Ken SchneiderSpring 2022 | Download 18:820:636 Integrative Couple Therapy II
Karen Riggs SkeanSpring 2022 | Download 18:820:639 Personality Assessment
Louis SassSpring 2022 | Download 18:820:640 Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
Karen Riggs SkeanSpring 2022 | Download 18:820:640 Elements of Psychodynamic Therapy
Stephanie LyonSpring 2022 | Download 18:820:700 Dissertation Preparation and Research
Elisa ShernoffSpring 2022 | Download 18:821:612 Consultation Methods
Linda ReddySpring 2022 | Download 18:821:616 Family Therapy
Tracey DuncanSpring 2022 | Download 18:821:633 Existential, Phenomenological, & Humanistic Psychotherapy
Louis SassSpring 2022 | Download 18:826:544 Pediatric Behavioral Medicine
Brooke ZumasSpring 2022 | Download 18:826:616 Program Evaluation
Anne GregorySpring 2022 | Download -
Course # Course Title / Instructor Details 18:820:505:M1 Cognitive and Affective Psychology
Bianca AcevedoSummer 2022 | Download 18:820:614 Professional Ethics, Standards, and Career Development
Karen Riggs SkeanSummer 2022 | Download 18:821:558:B1 Learning Disability Psychoeducational Assessment
Stacey ShiversSummer 2022 | Download 18:826:555 Exceptional Children
Kenneth SchneiderSummer 2022 | Download
Comprehensive Exams
2024 Comprehensive Exam Schedule
General Comps Overview (Clinical Students)
General Comps (Clinical Students) June 17th & June 18th
Clinical Comps (Clinical Students only) June 24th & June 25th
General Comps Overview (School Students)
General Comps (School Students) July 8th & 9th
Student Extracurriculars/Organizations
GSAPP Student Groups
All GSAPP students are welcome to join any of these student organizations.
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Contact: Veronica Campbell vec42@gsapp.rutgers.edu and Elisa Campos eac258@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Ryan Kettler r.j.kettler@rutgers.edu
The GSAPP Applied and Professional Psychology Student Alliance (APPSA) is an organization run through the Rutgers Graduate Student Association to help promote climate, culture, and diversity at GSAPP. We serve as liaisons between the student body and administration, seek to promote self-care and wellness among GSAPP students and assist in organizing and funding student-run groups. We also hear feedback about what groups people perceive as missing, and help instate them. We have changed and adapted our involvement over the years and are happy to meet your needs, whatever they may be! We represent all GSAPP programs.
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Contact: Alina Yu, Chloe Chan, Sonali Singal, and Tamina Daruvala Rutgers.AsianSA@gmail.com; Faculty Advisor: Tanya Saraiya tanya.saraiya@rutgers.edu
The Asian Students' Association (ASA) celebrates Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. ASA supports and promotes the social, cultural, and academic interests of AAPI graduate students by holding community meetings, social activities, and educational events. Our mission is to amplify AAPI voices at GSAPP, tell our diverse stories, share our unique experiences and cultures, and learn more about mental health in the AAPI community and our roles as future AAPI psychologists. Membership is extended to all graduate students enrolled at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.
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Contact: Oluwakemi Dauda, Cindy Forestal, Sherrikah Hayes, Vinaiya Fryar, Ama Boaten, and Jahnayah Bellot officialBGSA@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Shalonda Kelly shalonda.kelly@gsapp.rutgers.edu
Formally BSGPPP, BGSA was founded to help increase the number of Black and other diverse students at GSAPP, to enhance student life, and to provide support and community during the rigorous experience of graduate school. We are actively involved in a number of events throughout the year to achieve these goals. We have dinners and informal gatherings where we share, give support, and socialize, and we are constantly searching out new directions to cultivate our experience in graduate school.
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Contact: Aiyana Bedoya aab275@gsapp.rutgers.edu
GSAPP's COD is an organization that is a faculty and student collaboration dedicated to issues of diversity, inclusion and equity in the practice of professional psychology. The COD is open to all and creates opportunities for outreach and diversity training, education, and training in multicultural psychology by fostering connections between faculty, students and alumni, especially connecting alumni of color with current GSAPP students. The COD is student-focused, committed to social justice, and creates nonjudgmental opportunities to learn and listen. The COD is an official committee of the dean’s office at GSAPP.
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Contacts: Tamina Daruvala td507@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Dinemis Kip dk1103@scarletmail.rutgers.edu, Saipriya Iyer si252@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Tanya Lalwani tl675@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Zaynab Khan khantherapynj@gmail.com
FOOD is a free therapy student group designed to be a safe space for students to process and express their feelings about diversity and the impact of socio-cultural dynamics on their lived experiences both within the GSAPP community and beyond. FOOD groups include open-format discourse for students to express feelings about identity, intersectionality, culture, systems of power/privilege/oppression, and more. FOOD groups are open to all Clinical, School, and Applied students. We encourage anyone with interest to learn more and join!
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Contact: Kevin Eslava ke235@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Jaylene Sosa js3258@gsapp.rutgers.edu, Alejandra Sanchez-Armiento as4569@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Angelica Martinez-Diaz amd15@gsapp.rutgers.edu
As an organization, HOPPS has set forth many goals. Among its most important is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for its members. An equally important goal is to actively assist the GSAPP in recruiting qualified Hispanic students to our programs. Other goals include: educating the larger GSAPP community to the needs of the Hispanic community, sponsoring educational and social activities that celebrate Latino culture, and collaborating with other GSAPP student organizations and alumni.
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Contact: Shulamis Halon sch134@gsapp.rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sheva Cohen-Weiss sc1716@gsapp.rutgers.edu
The JSA serves as a supportive space for Jewish students, and encourages friendship and collaboration within GSAPP's student population, regardless of Jewish background. The JSA also serves to advocate for Jewish students to ensure a rich and positive experience. Events exploring and celebrating Jewish life and culture will be held throughout the year, and all are welcome and encouraged to participate.
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Contact: Paulina Calcaterra pcc67@gsapp.rutgers.edu
PSA provides a space for students to develop and implement projects within and beyond GSAPP related to the intersection of psychology and social justice. Previous projects have included: advocating for multicultural training opportunities to return to GSAPP; advocating for gender-affirming practices and inclusivity of gender diversity within the CPS clinic medical record and training; compiling and sharing resources for accessible psychotherapy services for GSAPP students to utilize, etc. The group meets once a month and is an open, collaborative space. Look out for emails about when our next meeting will be!
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Contact: Tanya Lalwani tl675@gsapp.rutgers.edu and Daniel Farina dsf90@gsapp.rutgers.edu
A learning community for those with an interest in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories and therapies.
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Contacts: Clark Bils clark.bils@rutgers.edu and Chase Johnson chase.g.johnson@rutgers.edu; Faculty Advisor: Stephanie Lyon-Stirling stephanie.lyon@rutgers.edu
The QSA represents the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex community at GSAPP. We address issues of sexual and gender identity and practices that are relevant to clinical practice. The QSA hosts relevant viewings and discussions of movies, maintains a queer presence during GSAPP events, provides consultation to student clinicians, and organizes social activities.
Continuing Education Courses
The Office of Professional Development & Continuing Education (OPDCE) strives to meet the training needs of professional psychologists and other behavioral health professionals through continuing education, non-matriculation, certificate, and advanced professional training programs in a variety of formats. GSAPP students can take OPDCE courses for FREE. (Unlimited on-demand courses. First come, first serve for live/in-person courses.)
Learn more about OPDCE courses
Office Hours
Accordion Content
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Name
Hours, Days, & Location
SungWoo Kahng
- 11-12 Monday, Nelson D315
- By appointment, D315 Nelson or via Zoom
Peter Economou
- 8:30-10:30AM Tuesday, D323 Nelson
- By appointment, D323 Nelson or via Zoom (scheduled here)
Deirdre Waters
- 1:30-3:30p Tuesday, D311 Nelson
- By appointment, D311 Nelson or via Zoom
Alexandria Bauer
- 12-2, Thursday, Smithers Hall 217B
- By appointment SMH 217B or Zoom
Elena Tamanas Ragusa
- 2-3 pm, Monday, Zoom Room
- By appointment via Zoom
Angelo DiBello
- 11-12 pm, Tuesday, Smithers Hall 205B
- By appointment via Zoom
Julia Iannaccone
- 11-12 Monday, RCAAS Room 118A
- By appointment, RCAAS Room 118A or via Zoom
Karen Skean
- 11:45-1 Tuesday, GSAPP A205
- By appointment on Zoom
Bob LaRue
- 3-4pm Monday DDDC/Ryders 157
- 4:30-5:30pm Monday Nelson D321
- By appointment on Zoom
Robert Emmerling
- 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Wednesday
- By appointment via Zoom
Thor Mann
- 9-10 am, Tuesday, via Zoom (https://ghsmart.zoom.us/j/85925496532?pwd=NWwrajFPV3hHRFhONXIwKzlpcUgwUT09&from=addon)
- By appointment via Zoom
Meghan Deshais
- 3:00-4:00p Tuesday, D313 Nelson
- By appointment, D313 Nelson or via Zoom
Yulema Cruz
- 3:00-4:00 PM Thursday, D309 Nelson
- By appointment, D309 Nelson, or via Zoom
Rob Isenhower
- 1:00-3:00 PM Tuesday, DDDC/Ryders 113A
- By appointment DDDC/Ryders 113A or on Zoom
Vanessa Bal
- 10-11 Tuesday; RCAAS/ 100 Dudley Rd.
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) – email to request
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Name
Hours, Days, & Location
Shireen Rizvi
- 1-2pm, Monday, A229 Psychology
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Tanya Saraiya
- 9-10 AM, Monday, Smithers 217 C
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) – email to request
Joshua Langberg
- 9-10 AM Tuesday, 797 Hoes Lane
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Vanessa Bal
- 10-11 Tuesday; RCAAS 100 Dudley Road
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Stephanie Lyon
- 1-2pm, Wednesday, A219 Psychology
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Karen Skean
- 11:45-1, Tuesday, A305 Psychology
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Linda Oshin
- 12-1, Wednesday, A213 Psychology
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Connie Hoyos Nervi
- 12-1, Tuesday, A217 (Fall); 12-1, Wednesday, A217 (Spring)
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Angelica Diaz-Martinez
- 12-1pm, Mondays, A 215 Psychology
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
- Stop by my office – if my door is open, feel free to check in
Nicole Cain
- 5-6pm, Wednesdays, A225 Psychology
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Kristen Riley
- 12-1pm, Mondays, A227 Psychology
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
Louis Sass
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Mondays, A221 Psychology
- By appointment (zoom or in person) - email to request
Germán Cadenas
- 12-1pm, Wednesday, Center for Youth Social Emotional Wellness
- By appointment (Zoom or in person) - email to request
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Name
Hours, Days, & Location
Ryan Kettler
- 12-1, Tuesday, A337 Psychology
- 12:30-1:30, Friday, Zoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/rjk171?pwd=K2pCNTZrMU9jMFcwei9zL1B5QWs1QT09
Timothy Cleary
- 2:30-3:30pm, Monday, A347
- By appointment: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/6205135207?pwd=Sm44VDVFVCs5U1dUbVllbXNwSFdsUT09
Adam Lekwa
- 12-1, Tuesday A353
- By appointment: https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/al928?pwd=M0s0LytmYVhhUHJXcUNjRUN2dzE3dz09
Linda Reddy
- 12-1 pm Mondays
- By appointment https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/9016778845? pwd=b2NQVmpSWjFCRisvaXBuRjZNd2Y5Zz09
Anne Gregory
- 12-1, Tuesdays A352
- By appointment: https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/annegreg?pwd=dXNFaXZJT08zc2tSalkzSk1UTSs4Zz09
Elisa Shernoff
- 12-1, Wednesdays A349
- By appointment: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/5620834248?pwd=aEhkM09uOFlmSzJwbGZodXFJY3VvZz09
Emily Graybill
- 12-1, Tuesdays A355
- By appointment: https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/eg754?pwd=Y0tXa1NyQkJPMENqR1l5d3Y4ZWdEQT09
Sheva Weiss
- 12-1, Tuesdays A343 (When cohort meetings [9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 11/14, 11/21], office hours will be Tuesday 2-3pm)
- By appointment- phone/zoom: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/4768022643?pwd=c2ZocWZRT0RjSlJsTXUxUUNtTk0xdz09
Jennifer Foster
- 1-2, Mondays A345
- 4-5, Tuesday, Virtual (MTSS Cert./Masters Students) https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/95138945246?pwd=VzA3cTNLWTJlQ2dnellQcDl6S091dz09
- By appointment
Joanna Williams
- 12-1pm, Mondays, A359
- By appointment- phone/zoom https://rutgers.zoom.us/my/jw1422?pwd=aTZwRzZYK29qT0xzRWplU3g3bnBNZz09
Contact Information
Advisors emails, offices, phone numbers
Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
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152 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8020
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Phone: 848-445-2000; Fax: 732-445-4888
Office of the Dean: Alice Liou, room: A315
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Phone: 848-445-3970
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Email: alice.liou@rutgers.edu
Clinical Psychology Program Chair: Shireen Rizvi, room: A229
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Phone: 848-445-3914
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Email: slrizvi@gsapp.rutgers.edu
Clinical Psychology Program Coordinator: Julie Skorny, room: A303
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Phone: 848-445-3890
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Email: julie.skorny@rutgers.edu
School Psychology Program Chair: Timothy Cleary, room: A347
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Phone: 848-445-3982
School Psychology Program Coordinator: Robin Hussey, room: A305
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Phone: 848-445-3837
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Email: rhussey@gsapp.rutgers.edu
Applied Psychology Program Chair: SungWoo Kahng, room: Nelson D315
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Phone: 848-445-8131
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Email: s.kahng@rutgers.edu
Applied Psychology Program Coordinator: Rachel Diaz, room: Nelson D317
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Phone: 848-445-3880
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Email: r.diaz@rutgers.edu
Find us on social media
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Instagram: @rutgersgsapp
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Facebook: @RutgersGSAPP
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X/Twitter: @RutgersGSAPP
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Youtube: Rutgers GSAPP
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Linkedin: Rutgers GSAPP
Student Resources
Student Handbook
Student Handbook (Revised August 2017-rev08021)
Summary of Revisions to Handbook, Fall 2014
University Policies and Regulations
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Clinical Dept. Forms
- Internship Clinic Paperwork Form
- Oral Exam - Purpose and Philosophy & Form
- Program Proposal (for cohorts entering fall, 2020 and after)
- Program Proposal (for cohorts entering fall 2019 and after)
- PsyM Application - Clinical (students entering 2020 and after)
References on EBP for students who took the clinical comps in 2007 or afterward
- Chambless & Ollendick "empirically-supported psychological interventions"*
- APA Presidential Task Force "evidence-based practice in psychology"**
- Spring "evidence-based practice in clinical psychology"***
References for students who entered the program in 2009 or afterward
- Casebook for Clinical Supervision - a competency based approach
- Psychotherapy-based Approaches to Supervision
School Dept. Forms
- Council of directors of school psychology doctoral level internship guidelines (revised version)
- School Psychology doctoral internship agreement
- School Psychology doctoral internship activities summary and log
- Internship progress report
- Student's eligibility to apply for internship form
- Oral specialty examination topic and approval form
- Overview of school psychology practicum
- School based practicum competency development plan contract
- Practicum handbook
- Practicum progress report form
- Program proposal- for students entering 2020 and after
- PsyM application - school - students entering 2019 and before
- PsyM application - students entering 2020 and after
Additional Documents & General Forms
- Application for transfer of credits
- Blank scheduling grid
- Enrollment certification form - 2022-2023 (for part time status students deferring loans)
- Community psychology concentration requirement checklist form
- Course overload approval request form (rev 6/23/22)
- Courses that satisfy nj licensing requirements
- health insurance form (2022-2023)
- Name change form
- Practicum waiver form
- Professional Liability Coverage form 2022-2023
- Program proposal changes form
- Request for independent study
- Student handbook of policies and procedures
- Waiver form (rev 07/14/21)
- Yearly milestone checklist
- GSAPP Courses that Teach Theories and Methods of Effective Interventions (clinical students only)
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Dissertation Material
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Initiate File Review with Sylvia; You must contact Sylvia by this date to convey intention to graduate:
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June 1 July 15 July 30 August 10 August 15 **August♦ ♦if you plan to walk in the May graduation, you must also adhere to the May Graduation deadlines. Thus, students who are completing their internship, must have completed all other requirements for May Graduation according to this timeline.
Students must submit their approved signed abstract along with an electronic copy of their dissertation to the student services coordinator at least two weeks before scheduling a defense. Upon receipt of that, a room will be reserved and the defense will be posted on the bulletin board and in the next issue of the gazette.
READ THIS FIRST Dissertation Manual - Principles & Procedures*
- Checklist and Information Guide for Completion of PsyD Degree**
- Dissertation Formatting Style Guide***
- Dissertation FAQs****
- RU Core Dissertation Search
- Proquest Dissertation Search
- Dissertation Committee Approval Form (School)
- Dissertation Committee Approval Form (Clinical)
- Approval Form for Defending Dissertation Proposal
- Template of Dissertation Proposal Signature Page
- Template of Abstract for Dissertation Announcement
- Page Order of Preliminary pages in Dissertation
- Dissertation Proposal Rubric (School Students Only)
- Dissertation Defense Rubric (School Students Only)
Templates for Preliminary Pages
Other Templates:
Citation Manual and Related Tool
- Gateway to Multiple Resources for Writing your Dissertation
- APA Style Guide to Electronic References "Rutgers restricted"
- APA Style.org
- RefWorks "Rutgers restricted" (A web-based bibliography and database manager)
- Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Resources in the Rutgers University Libraries
- Doctoral Dissertation UMI Agreement Form for Publishing - "NEW" Electronic submission - As of August 2021 , PsyDs will submit their dissertation & complete their publishing agreement at this link. One step.
- Online Diploma Application
- Rutgers Electronic Dissertation and Thesis Submission - only for May 2021 degree candidates. August 2021 and all other complete the Doctoral Dissertation UMI Agreement and submit through ProQuest.
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Scholarships
Ruth and Mel Schulman Endowed Fellowship
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.

Dr. S. Ruth Schulman provided outstanding leadership and service to GSAPP for 25 years as our Associate Dean, retiring in 1999. She was an integral part of student and faculty life at the graduate school from its very beginnings in the early 1970s. Twenty-five years of students, now alumni, have come to know and love Dr. Schulman for her caring and friendly support. When students were frustrated by university procedures, when someone needed a sympathetic ear about the struggle of adapting to graduate school, when financial concerns were creating an obstacle to remaining in school, Ruth was often the person to whom they turned. Along with her warmth and caring, she usually had a creative suggestion to help a student turn things towards a more constructive direction.
Sandy Harris, a former Dean of GSAPP who worked with Ruth closely for a number of years, said that “Ruth had an in-depth knowledge of Rutgers University and GSAPP that she shared generously to help me solve the administrative problems that came my way. In the beginning, she knew more about my job than I did!”
Stanley Messer, the current dean, occupied the office next to Ruth throughout her 25-year career at GSAPP. He recalled that “Ruth had an extraordinary ability to juggle many things at once and yet focus only on you the minute you entered her office. She managed, simultaneously, to provide excellent leadership to the school, to be devoted to her family while pursuing doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Education, culminating in an Ed.D.
Mel Schulman was a warm, loving man and a highly creative chemical engineer who developed new products with multiple applications for real life. For example, his interest in adhesives allowed him to understand how windows might fall out of buildings. One of his strengths was his ability to think about problems in a non-linear way that led him to a variety of possible solutions to seemingly intractable questions. He was much enjoyed by the GSAPP faculty and staff and would often stop by with the necessary tools to mount plaques on the wall or fix small but annoying problems in the building. At the event, GSAPP had to celebrate Ruth’s retirement he was called “….GSAPP’s handy tool man.”
Sons Daniel and Joel Schulman have strong roots at Rutgers. Daniel is a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees and lives with his wife Jennie and their children in New Jersey. Joel is a 1983 graduate of the School of Engineering and lives in Massachusetts with wife Nancy and son. On behalf of the Schulman family, they have generously established The Ruth and Mel Schulman Endowed Fellowship in honor of Ruth’s leadership at GSAPP and in memory of their late father, Mel.
The Schulman family’s generous gift will allow us to attract the best and brightest graduate students, helping to prepare individuals for lives in a global society and to improve the psychological health and well-being of the people and communities they will serve. Generous private support fosters our ability to train professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, and organizations. The development of new programs, new agencies, and system change through prevention, intervention, and psychological services is an ongoing mission of our faculty, students, and alumni. Today, students combine their hands-on supervised clinical training with state-of-the-art, evidence-based preventions and interventions for at-risk and underserved populations in the schools, foster care, prisons, families, and in entire communities.
Fellowship gifts are especially meaningful because of the direct impact they have upon the lives of the recipients. The Ruth and Mel Schulman Endowed Fellowship is a merit-based award that will help deserving graduate students to pursue a PsyD degree at GSAPP unburdened by financial distractions. The award highlights academic distinction, promise as a practitioner, extracurricular involvement, leadership ability, community engagement, future aspirations, and character.
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.
GSAPP Student Support and Awards
The Dean's Award
This award is presented annually to the student who has done the most to foster and enhance the quality of life at GSAPP during the academic year. Each awardee receives a framed certificate and a cash award.
List of Dean's Award winners:
2021 - Yasmin Abdelwahab
2020 - Cindy Chang
2020 - Jessica Reed
2019 - Sade Porter
2018 - Avi Miodownik
2017 - Nina Franza
2016 - Andrea Temkin
2015 - Binyamin Kagedan
The 2015 award goes to Binyamin (Bin) Kagedan. Bin has played a pivotal role in the revitalization of the psychodynamic community at GSAPP by founding PCaR (Psychoanalytic Community at Rutgers). He invited highly regarded speakers that enhanced the psychodynamic education of GSAPP students. He also created a mentorship program between GSAPP and the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey (CPPNJ), which also has had a significant impact on student learning.
2013 - Robin Dean
Received the Dean’s Award for her participation and leadership in many events including Rutgers Day and Interview Day, and for her involvement and leadership with the SA (Student Association), the BGSA (Black Graduate Students and Allies, and the COD (committee on diversity).
2012 - Chelsey Dworkin
Received the Dean's Award For her willingness to help others, her positive attitude, and for her tireless work and very active involvement in reviving the JSA (Jewish Student Alliance), Presented annually to the student who has done the most to foster and enhance the quality of life at GSAPP during the academic year.
2011 - Rebecca Greif
Among many of her accomplishments, Rebecca spear-headed the organization of information sessions for students preparing for in-ternship by recruiting panels of students
to participate. She has acted as a mentor throughout her classes and practica. Rebecca brought “No Fat Talk Week” to GSAPP, a public awareness initiative related to her research.
2010 - Alexandra Wiltshire
Alexandra credits winning the Dean's Award to sharing her experiences with the APPIC match process with other students in the School Psychology program. Alexandra took an extra year of coursework at GSAPP in order to take more application courses and build client hours. Once she matched, she met with 1st and 2nd year School students in order to discuss her experiences with the process and share her thoughts about seeking licensure in New Jersey. Alexandra states, “I really advocated to School students that you can do it and create opportunities to be competitive enough to do clinical jobs.” She adds, “I didn’t set myself up as a mentor, but I just remained approachable to everyone.
2009 - Meredith Cregg-Wedmore
Meredith started and organized the School Psychology Internship Panel; served as National Association of School Psychologists Student Leader for Rutgers; serves as the NJPA Graduate Students Chair, seeking to involve GSAPP students at the state level. Meredith also served as the Committee On Diversity listserv manager.
2008 -Gina Restivo
Gina was very helpful with the Student Alliance and with admissions for the School Psychology program. She was the student representative to the Applied Psychology Department and kept the larger student body well informed.
The Cyril Franks Award
Since 1991, The Cyril M. Franks Award has celebrated the outstanding GSAPP doctoral dissertation of the year. This highly coveted award has provided recognition, encouragement, and support to our students who will advance knowledge, develop innovative programs, new agencies, and lead system change through state-of-the-art, evidence-based cutting-edge prevention and intervention psychological services for at- risk and underserved populations. The Franks Award is truly one of the highlights at our annual Commencement awards ceremony. Each awardee receives a framed certificate and a cash award.
List of Cyril Franks Award winners:
2021 - Christine Cho
Addressing Barriers to Mental Health Service Utilization Among Muslin Youth and Families Using a Community-Based Participatory Research Approach
2020 - Denise Guarino
Implementing a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group Intervention in a Primary Care Setting: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study
2019 - Joshua Romero
Therapists' Experiences with Illness, Injury, and Disability: Effects on the Therapist's Subjectivitiy and the Therapeutic Relationship
2018 - Gabrielle Roberts-Young
"Does Race-Matching Matter? An Examination of the Links Between Teacher-Student Racial Match and the Quality of Relationships"
2017 - Carey Schwartz
"Development and Evaluation of Behavioral Activiation Guided Self-Help Treatment for Mild to Moderate Depression"
2016 - Joshua Korth
"Understanding Implementation of Restorative Practices in Low Income, Urban High Schools"
2015 - Traci Pacita Maynigo
Traci was awarded a research grant from the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy to conduct her dissertation and to receive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. In addition to now becoming a psychologist, Traci has been a free-lance editor and writer.
2014 - Shoshana Friedman
“Teacher Emotional Intelligence and the Quality of their Interactions with Students”
2014 - Sam Klugman
“An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students at Rutgers University”
2013 - Laurie Zandberg
Laurie Zandberg (clinical) is the recipient of this year’s award. Her dissertation is entitled “Train-The-Trainer: Implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Guided Self-Help For Eating Disorders In A University Setting.” Laurie’s research study served as a model for the training of staff in the counseling center. To quote Terry Wilson whose written remarks Dean Messer read at the GSAPP convocation on May 19: “Perhaps the most remarkable outcome was the following. The counseling center administration subsequently prevailed on me to train their staff in the guided self-help based on cognitive behavior therapy that Laurie had implemented. Last November Laurie received the Graduate Student Research Award at the annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies conference. A paper based on her dissertation has recently been published in an important international journal on eating disorders. For all of these reasons Laurie is richly deserving of the Cyril M. Franks award.
2012 - Nathan Lambright
“Using a Pairing Procedure to Develop Reinforcers for Children on the Autism Spectrum with a Restricted Range of Preferred Items"
2011 - Sarah Kowal
“An Exploration of the Impact of Social Institutions and Interpersonal Connections on the Sexual Expression and Identity of Dually Attracted and Bisexual Women”
2010 -Andrea Parent
"Effects of a comprehensive substance use prevention program with urban adolescents"
2008 - Jennifer Greenberg
"Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Adolescents: Development of a Treatment Protocol"
The Robert Weitz Award
This award is presented annually to the graduating student whose energy, spirit, and enthusiasm evidence a dedication and willingness to work in the interest of professional psychology and the people it serves. This award is presented at the Graduation Reception and each awardee receives a framed certificate and a cash award.
List of Robert Weitz Award winners:
2021 - Shoshana May
2021 - Christine Cho
2020 - Shaindl Schnaidman
2020 - Hanna Schwartzbaum
2019 - Julia Brillante
2019 - Amanda Ferriola
2018 - Brian Eichert
2018 - Andrea Temkin
2017 - Katie Moore
2017 - Alexander Alperin
Alexander Alperin has strong awareness and leadership skills which brings others together to work towards a common goal. Throughout his training Alexander has sought many opportunities to advance his clinical and research skills while supporting fellow students, faculty, staff and clients he serves. Alexander embraces a warm, social and cultural humility that respects and welcomes others. He conducts himself with the highest ethical and professional standards - serving as an excellent ambassador and role model for GSAPP and Rutgers University.
2016 - Arielle Verdesco
2015 - Mariana Torres-Viso
Mariana Torres-Viso is the kind of person who is always looking for ways to be of service. She worked as a behavioral consultant for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, especially those living in underserved areas, even in other parts of the world. For example, she volunteered in Peru with the Global Autism Project, a non-profit organization that increases awareness of and treats autism in many locations around the world.
Mariana led sibling groups at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (the DDDC) to help brothers and sisters of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder cope with their siblings. When working at her externship at the Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center, she was able to conduct therapy in Spanish with families who had been waiting some time to get services because they didn't speak any English. She was also involved in The Depression Prevention Initiative (DPI) where she helped translate newsletters and other materials into Spanish, as well as meet with families who spoke only Spanish.
Mariana’s genuine interest in others, her characteristic optimism and cheerfulness and her outlook of gratitude contributed daily to the well-being of all the clients, staff and students at GSAPP and the DDDC. Mariana will now represent not only GSAPP’s high quality education but also the relevance and effectiveness of professional psychology for children and families around the world.
2014 - Gabriela DeCandia
Gabby is a motivated, self-directed student who exemplifies a mastery-oriented learner. She has demonstrated her commitment to serving under-served populations through her work in her practica, as well as through her dissertation on academic achievement in low-income, urban adolescents. Her practicum experiences have included the Edison Public School s, the Shepard Schools, and the Princeton Center for Leadership Training. She has also been continuously involved in student leadership activities at GSAPP through her work on the GSAPP Student Association, the Committee on Diversity, and the Focus on Our Diversity group. In all aspects of her work and interactions with faculty, students, and clients she has been conscientious, dedicated, flexible, and insightful. She exhibits a rare combination of intellectual prowess, strong clinical skills, and effective leadership qualities.
2014 - Kevin Mundt
Kevin has demonstrated dedication in applying evidence-based practices with historically under-served students and their families.
He has followed his passion for improving education for Latino populations through his practicum experiences and his dissertation research on parental engagement in Head Start Centers in New York City. His practicum experiences include work in the Elizabeth Public Schools, the Foster Care Counseling Project, and the Matheny Medical and Education Center. He is diligent, persistent, and committed to his work. He has exhibited professionalism, leadership, and excellent relationships with both faculty and students at GSAPP. Kevin approaches challenges in stressed clinical and educational systems with a positive, problem-solving “can-do” attitude—one that rubs off on people around him. His optimistic, yet grounded, approach will offer hope to the people he serves in years to come.
2013 - Jennifer Jones
Dr. Susan Forman writes that Jennifer “has shown great leadership skills in her interactions with her fellow graduate students and with the faculty. She consistently volunteered to lead, and participate in, program activities that involve students. She has served as our representative to the APA Division 16 Student Association of School Psychologists and was instrumental in starting the Rutgers student chapter of the National Association of School Psychologists.”
Anne Gregory writes: “Jennifer has a striking ability to connect with others, a strong commitment to the wellbeing of historically disenfranchised groups, and the curiosity and critical mindedness essential for practitioner-scientists. Her leadership as an up-and-coming professional in the field has been recognized by recent awards, namely, the New Jersey Psychological Association Community Award and the Executive Women of new Jersey Merit Scholarship. She was recently notified that she was selected for a highly competitive, two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Child and Adolescent Traumatic Stress at Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospitals in NYC.
2012 - Rebecca Greif
The Robert D. Weitz Award was presented by Dean Stanley Messer to Rebecca Greif (Clinical) for her helpfulness to other students, and for her unending dedication to her research working with the eating disorders prevention program “Reflections”. This award is presented to the graduating student whose energy, spirit, and enthusiasm evidences a dedication and willingness to work in the interests of professional psychology and the people it serves.
2011 - Kelly Moore
Kelly Nicole Moore (Clinical) is being presented with the Robert D. Weitz Award by Dean Stanley Messer . This award is presented to the graduating student whose energy, spirit, and enthusiasm evidences a dedication and willingness to work in the interests of professional psychology and the people it serves.
2010 - Jennifer Foster
This year’s Robert Weitz Award went to Jennifer Foster (3rd year, School) for her excellent work in promoting the mental health of children in the Perth Amboy schools. The Robert Weitz Award is presented to the graduating student whose energy, spirit, and enthusiasm evidence a dedication and willingness to work in the interests of professional psychology and the people it serves.
2009 - Johanna Morrow
Johanna has worked tirelessly to assist and improve the GSAPP and School Psychology Program community. She has repeatedly demonstrated leadership skills during her training experiences and in her interactions at GSAPP. Her service to GSAPP as co-chair and treasurer of the Student Alliance exemplifies these efforts. Johanna was awarded a select Fellowship from the U.S. Department of Education Preparation of Leadership Personnel Training Grant. With its support she completed a Concentration in Psychological and Systems Support for Learning. Through this fellowship, she became adept at helping teachers and other staff implement new programs in the schools In her practicum, Johanna has provided services to parents and teachers of individuals with severe developmental disabilities and has worked with children, adolescents, and families involved in foster care. She has assisted a school district in dealing with the uneven assignment of racial and ethnic groups to special education classes and has become highly knowledgeable about the nature of this problem and strategies to deal with it.
2008 -Tamara Latawiec
Tamara became well known among GSAPP students because of her inclination to wear leopard skin and very stylish glasses, her special laughter and very caring way of being with her fellow students, how smart she is and how hard working she was at GSAPP and the Psychological Clinic. In her role as Clinic coordinator, she contributed enormously to the Clinic's well-being and to helping students navigate the Clinic's systems. During an unprecedented third year as coordinator, Tamara single handedly assembled a Clinic Handbook that contains the instructions to the entire Clinic operation, as well as a compendium of ALL social service programs in the nearby five counties and beyond. For students working in the Clinic and for coordinators running the Clinic, it has had Biblical import in guiding them on the proper paths of clinical righteousness.
The Virginia Bennett Award
This award (given in honor and memory of Virginia Bennett, who chaired the School Psychology program) is presented annually to a student who evidences dedication to the use of psychological skills and knowledge to alleviate the problems of minority group children in coping with the educational process. Each awardee receives a framed certificate and a cash award.
List of Virginia Bennett Award winners:
2016 - Arielle Verdesco
2015 - Joshua Korth
The 2015 award goes to Joshua Korth. Josh has shown dedication to working with minority students in educational settings since his first year at GSAPP, in association with Anne Gregory. His dissertation is focused on restorative practices with minority students in school settings, which tries to close the racial discipline gap.
2013 - Alyssa Augustyniak
This award goes to Alyssa Augustyniak (School 3rd year) for her role as president of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Student Chapter at GSAPP. She worked with diverse groups and helped them problem-solve. She also helped low SES students and families affected by Storm Sandy and promoted autism research and services for students on the Autism spectrum.
2012 - Jennifer Jones
This year’s award goes to Jennifer Jones for her commitment and enthusiasm working with at risk youth in Newark, Somerset and Trenton, and her work with the Rutgers Somerset Project under the direction of Dr. Nancy Boyd -Franklin. Given in honor and memory of Virginia Bennett, who chaired the school Psychology program for many years, the award is presented annually to a student who evidences dedication to the use of psychological skills and knowledge to alleviate the problems of minority group children in coping with the educational process.
2011 - Rachel Merson
The Virginia Bennett Award was awarded to Rachel Merson, a 4th year clinical psychology student, and is given annually in honor and memory of Virginia Bennett, who chaired the School Psychology program, and was a national leader in the field. It is presented to a student who evidences dedication to the use of psychological skills and knowledge to alleviate the problems of minority group children in coping with the educational process.
2010 - Vanessa Ramirez
This year's winner was recognized for her numerous achievements. The annual award memorializes Virginia Bennett, past chair of the School Psychology program. Vanessa(5th yr, Clinical) earned this honor through her academic and applied passion for alleviating the problems of ethnic minority children.
2009 -Jennifer Foster and Carolin Heindel
Jennifer Foster’s work in the Perth Amboy schools is helping to restructure and develop comprehensive mental health services for students.
Carolin Heindel has worked with children in foster care for the past 2 years. During this past year, she ran a group for adolescent girls who have been sexually molested, and experienced multiple traumas and multiple placements.
2008 -Matthew Strobel
Matt worked with the Eagleton Institute, bringing a civics engagement curriculum to New Brunswick and Perth Amboy High Schools. He also worked at Highland Park Community Teen Center with underachieving male youth and a career development program for high school students.