Dr. Crista Crittenden

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Biography

Crista N. Crittenden received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University in 2013. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. In addition to teaching at Carnegie Mellon University, she is currently working towards clinical social work degree licensure at the University of Pittsburgh. Her clinical focus is on mental health and well-being among undergraduate and graduate student populations. Dr. Crittenden's additional clinical research interests include the impact of social factors on physical health, specifically focusing on lung function.

Research Interests

Mental Health Social Factors Physical Health Lung Function

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.