Dr. Caroline Kraft

Instructor

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Biography

Caroline Kraft Malone earned her master's and doctorate degrees in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas. She completed her PhD in 2017 and initially served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Hillsdale College, teaching Cognitive Psychology, Child Psychology, Lifespan Development, and Research Methods. Following this, Caroline was a Fixed-Term Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University for four years, where she focused on Child Development, Lifespan Development, and Adolescent Development. In 2022, she joined the University of Arkansas as an Instructor in the Department of Psychological Science, teaching courses such as Behavioral Neuroscience and Developmental Psychology. Caroline is passionate about her work in social-cognitive development during childhood and adolescence, addressing topics like peer relationships and aggressive behaviors. In 2025, she will join the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University, teaching Elementary Psychology, Aging Development, and Memory.

Research Interests

Courses

PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology PSY 36000 - Aging Development

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.