Dr. Caitlin Smith

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Caitlin S. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Educational Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Ph.D. in Human Development from Syracuse University, where she researched parental social influences on the development of health behaviors during childhood and emerging adulthood, focusing specifically on socialized food and gender dynamics. Dr. Smith also holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Food Studies from Syracuse University, an M.A. in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education in Manhattan, NY, and a B.A. in Political Science, International Education Policy, and Human Rights from the University of Connecticut. She has extensive experience as an educator for grades 5-8 and has served as a community center director.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor of Instruction

2024-01-01 — Present

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching courses in the Department of Educational Psychology and conducting research on human development.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.