The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development was created for outstanding educators who exhibit unusual ability and talent. Applications to the program are evaluated on the basis of their past performance in undergraduate and graduate education, experience, test scores, and career goals. The Doctor of Philosophy program is intended for persons who wish to become researchers, state department consultants, authors, university professors, and creative contributors in the fields of creativity, gifted education, enrichment education, and talent development. Students accepted into this program are continually involved in research and service projects that focus on problem finding and creative problem solving. Each student’s advisor assumes the role of mentor and facilitates the development of professional skills associated with creative productivity within the university community.
Most doctoral students complete a residency of approximately three to four years. The doctoral program cannot be completed online or through summer residency only. Individual programs of study vary and are determined by personal interests, goals, and research ideas. Doctoral students include in their plan of study a sequence of courses in quantitative and qualitative research. These courses help to provide the skills necessary for advanced level research and the preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
Doctoral students are expected to design and complete a dissertation that will be a significant contribution to the body of knowledge relating to this field of giftedness, creativity, and talent development. Encouragement is given to explore possible dissertation topics early in the program and to integrate as much as possible the course work, internship and teaching experiences, and research responsibilities of the doctoral students.
News
- UConn Gifted Education Receives $5 million for researchRead UConn Today story
- James Kaufman Profiled by Rice Magazine on CreativityRead the article here: Dr. Kaufman on Creavity
- Susan Dulong Langley Defends DissertationSusan Dulong Langley successfully defended her dissertation study (Identifying Discourses About Gifted English Learners for Equitable Identification) today with Susan, committee members, faculty, and students attending from across several states. Due to UConn campus access restrictions as a result of Covid 19, the defense was successfully held with WebEx.
Upcoming Events
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Jan
27
Mind Body Wellness Workshop Series12:00am
Mind Body Wellness Workshop Series
Friday, January 27th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Stamford Campus TBA
Want to learn techniques that will benefit you a lifetime?
Join us for free workshops this spring semester to learn about mind-body wellness from experts!
What's offered?
Wing Tsun Kung Fu (what Bruce Lee does) to strengthen your body
Tai Chi to get in touch with the energy in your body
Dance movement techniques to release tension and stress
Mindfulness meditation to keep a calm mind and sharpen attention skills, and cope with acculturative and race-based stress
15 studetns will be selected to meet every other week for 1.5 hours on campus to learn, have fun, and connect with friends!
Participants who complete 5 sessions will receive a $10 gift card, and those who complete the entire workshop series will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card!
Register using this link by January 27, 2023: https://forms.gle/oUDTy2CBmQ7q34Nz7
Enrollment notification will be sent by February 3, 2023Contact Information: Victoria Almazan, victoria.almazan@uconn.edu
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Jan
27
Mind Body Wellness Workshop Series12:00am
Mind Body Wellness Workshop Series
Friday, January 27th, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Stamford Campus TBA
Want to learn techniques that will benefit you a lifetime?
Join us for free workshops this spring semester to learn about mind-body wellness from experts!
What's offered?
Wing Tsun Kung Fu (what Bruce Lee does) to strengthen your body
Tai Chi to get in touch with the energy in your body
Dance movement techniques to release tension and stress
Mindfulness meditation to keep a calm mind and sharpen attention skills, and cope with acculturative and race-based stress
15 studetns will be selected to meet every other week for 1.5 hours on campus to learn, have fun, and connect with friends!
Participants who complete 5 sessions will receive a $10 gift card, and those who complete the entire workshop series will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card!
Register using this link by January 27, 2023: https://forms.gle/oUDTy2CBmQ7q34Nz7
Enrollment notification will be sent by February 3, 2023Contact Information: Victoria Almazan, victoria.almazan@uconn.edu
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Jan
27
UConn Cellobrates!8:00am
UConn Cellobrates!
Friday, January 27th, 2023
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Storrs Campus von der Mehden Recital Hall
UConn Cello Day with Guest Cellist Hans Jorgen Jensen
register here: https://vdm.ticketleap.com/cello-day/details
Please join us as we celebrate Cello at UConn with the eminent professor Hans Jensen on Friday, January 27, 2023. Classes and workshops from 8am with a cello ensemble performance at 4pm in Von Der Mehden Recital Hall. Please email sophie.shao@uconn.edu for further information.
Schedule
8:15-10:15 UConn students cello masterclass
10:30-11:30 Cello ensemble scales class
11:30-12:30 Cello ensemble rehearsal
12:30-1:25 lunch (not provided)
1:25-2:15 Talk by Jensen on practicing
2:20-3:20 Cello ensemble rehearsal
4pm Cello ensemble concert
Cello ensemble program will include music by Brahms, Faure, Mussorgsky and Bizet (if rehearsal time permits).Contact Information: sophie.shao@uconn.edu
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Phone: | (860) 486-2754 |
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E-mail: | catherine.little@uconn.edu |
Address: | Catherine A. Little, Ph.D. University of Connecticut 2131 Hillside Road Unit 3007 Storrs, CT 06269-30077 |