The application fee $35 for the MS in Applied Psychological Methods program

The Fordham University GSAS (Graduate School of Arts and Science) is offering a 50% discount for applications submitted now through November 15, 2012 for the MS in Applied Psychological Methods program.  

The current application fee is $35.00; prospective students may apply online.  Interested students should review the programs application requirements (.pdf).


Program summary: Applied Psychological Methods focuses on the application of psychological theory and research methods to generate effective solutions to real world problems faced by individuals, families, institutions and policy makers.

Fordham University’s master’s of science in Applied Psychological Methods provides:

1. A competitive career advantage to students by developing their critical thinking skills and preparing them to contribute to society through advanced training in research methodology in the social/behavioral sciences.  

2. A competitive opportunity for advanced methodological training for individuals currently employed or interested in a quantitatively-related research area in the social sciences or individuals who are completing a bachelor’s degree and not yet prepared to commit to completion of a doctoral program.

Dr. Harold Takooshian represents Fordham as a visiting professor in Moscow

Dr. Harold Takooshian had a busy summer in 2012, representing Fordham University, Psi Chi, and the APA international division as a  visiting Professor in Moscow at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) on social psychology and urban studies.  He also spoke about innovations in higher educationat the HSE Socio-Cultural Research Laboratory, promoting student excellence at the People's Friendship University of Russia, and, along with Anne Takooksian, on advances in I-O psychology at the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Harold thanks the HSE and his many gracious hosts, including Professors Evgeny Osin, Vladimir Stroh, Elena Chebotareva, Alex Voronov, and Valentin Spivakovsky for this superb opportunity to learn more about Russian work and bridge Russian-U.S. psychology.

Upcoming lecture: “Item Response Theory Applications and Extensions to Psychiatric Disorder Criteria”

On October 3, 2012, the Fordham Council on Applied Psychometrics (FCAP) and the Fordham University Psychology Department presents:

Melanie Wall, Ph.D. 
Professor of Biostatistics, Columbia University 
Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Biostatistics in Mailman School of Public Health 

Presenting the topic: 
“Item Response Theory Applications and Extensions to Psychiatric Disorder Criteria” 

The lecture will take place at 11:30am in Dealy Hall, Room 301.

Refreshments will be provided after the lecture. 

Dr. Dean Mckay co-editing upcoming book

Recent President-elect of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)Dr. Dean McKay and colleague, Eric Storch (of University of South Florida), are in the process of co-editing a forthcoming volume that will be published by the American Psychological Association. The book, Obsessive compulsive disorder and its spectrum across the lifespan, is timely by addressing contemporary treatment issues in the forthcoming new DSM-5 category of Obsessive Compulsive Related Disorders.  

Dr. McKay’s research lab, Compulsive, Obsessive, and Anxiety Program , continues to be active in the professional psychology arena.  Some of the lab's recent accomplishments include program graduate Nate Thomas’s recent publication in the American Journal of Psychiatry, entitled, “A quality-based review of randomized controlled trials of cognitive-behavioral therapy for depressions: An assessment and meta-regression.”  Many current lab members will be presenting posters at the upcoming ABCT conference and have also published papers in peer-reviewed journals with Dr. McKay.  

Dr. Wallace awarded Carolyn Payton Early Career Award

Fordham alumnus, Dr. Scyatta A. Wallace, was recently honored with the Carolyn Payton Early Career Award from APA. Dr. Wallace received her PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology in 2002 from Fordham University, where she specialized in child and adolescent health. Upon graduation, she completed a research fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA where she worked on domestic and international HIV/AIDS programs. Dr. Wallace’s current research focuses on the influence of neighborhood context and sociocultural norms on HIV risk among urban Black youth.  Her work also includes the design and implementation of gender specific and culturally-tailored interventions to promote health and health care utilization among Black youth.   In addition, she is interested in the promotion of community consultation as a tool for addressing ethical concerns in behavioral and mental health research with vulnerable populations.  Dr. Wallace is currently a professor of Psychology at St. John’s University in Queens, NY.  The Fordham psychology department is proud to congratulate Dr. Wallace on her accomplishments!

2012 Anastasi Lecture Series set for October 23rd

The upcoming 2012 Anastasi Lecture Series talk is entitled, "The More Who Die, the Less We Care: The Arithmetic of Compassion." Paul Slovic, Ph.D., the founder and president of Decision Research, has been invited to address the Fordham community on this intriguing topic. The focus of his will be on why good people and their governments have repeatedly ignored mass murder and genocide. Dr. Slovic is a former president of the Society for Risk Analysis and has received a number of prestigious awards for his work in human judgment, decision making and risk analysis.

Please see the Anastasi Lecture Series webpage for more information related to this upcoming event

Dr. Jopp's Centenarian Research Gains Media Attention

Dr. Daniela Jopp spearheads the Fordham Centenarian Study.  The research program investigates the specifics of life at age 100 - how well are centenarians doing, what are the difficulties that they face in everyday life, activities they like to engage in, and how satisfied are they with their lives.  A central aim of the research is investigating psychological factors that enable these very old individuals to handle everyday challenges in a positive way.

Dr. Jopp and the Fordham Centenarian Study have been featured recently on Web MD.  Jopp was quoted about her recent research findings, stating, "We Know personality has a strong genetic background...[Those who live to 100] seem to have a very special psychological makeup."  Read the full article on WebMD.

Dr. Jopp was also interviewed by CBS New York, watch the full feature on centenarians and Dr. Jopp's important research: Super-Agers: Genetic or Good Attitude?