Dr. Christina Rinaldi

Professor

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Biography

Christina Rinaldi is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, specializing in Educational Psychology. She serves as the Scientific Director for the Canadian Center for Mentoring Research. Rinaldi completed her doctorate in School/Applied Child Psychology at McGill University. Her professional experience includes working in schools, hospitals, and mental health settings, which informs her research. She has particular expertise in the area of parent-child relationships, social-emotional functioning, and psychological well-being. Rinaldi’s research projects often involve mentorship and the supervision of graduate students at her Learning Engagement Parenting (LEAP) lab. She teaches graduate courses focusing on child and adolescent intervention and consultation in school clinical psychology, aimed at developing skills in psychology consultation and program evaluation.

Research Interests

Courses

EDPY 528 - Foundations of Child and Adolescent Intervention EDPY 644 - Consultation and Evaluation in School Clinical Child Psychology

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management