Dr. Catherine Heaney

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catherine Heaney is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in Psychology at Stanford University and a member of the Stanford Prevention Research Center. With a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, School of Public Health, she has established a distinguished career focusing on understanding psychosocial factors related to health and disease, including occupational stress and organizational justice. Her scholarly interests lie in developing effective strategies for enhancing employee resiliency and reducing psychological and behavioral risk factors in the workplace. As emeritus faculty, she continues to contribute to academic discourse and has supervised numerous students throughout her career, offering courses across various disciplines related to psychology and health.

Research Interests

Psychosocial Factors Occupational Stress Social Support Organizational Justice Employee Resiliency

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 CHPR 299 MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 PSYCH 275 MED 370 PSYCH 281 PSYCH 194 PSYCH 195 MED 199 HUMBIO 128 PSYCH 101 OSPGEN 259 MED 159 EDUC 98 EDUC 98SI MED 157

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.