Dr. Alexander Westphal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexander Westphal is a psychiatrist with fellowship training in child psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. He is part of Yale’s Division of Law and Psychiatry and the Yale Child Study Center. His clinical research primarily focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorder, emphasizing assessment and management of problematic behaviors, particularly those involving legal involvement. His work incorporates a broad understanding of the complexities surrounding child and adolescent mental health.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.