Dr. Amber Williams

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amber Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. She specializes in the fields of Developmental Psychology and Social Personality Psychology. Her research primarily focuses on racial socialization, children's racial attitudes, and the explanations of racial inequality. Williams conducts studies on how children understand racial and ethnic categories, the stereotypes associated with these groups, and the implications of racial inequality. She also examines how children's beliefs and attitudes towards racial and ethnic groups impact their behaviors and choices in friendships. In her work, she is particularly interested in understanding the direct and indirect messages that parents and socializers convey to children regarding race and ethnicity, and how these messages shape children's own attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.