Dr. Cristina Schmitt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cristina Schmitt holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Maryland. Her research primarily focuses on language acquisition and comparative syntax-semantics issues. Her work investigates the role of both functional and semi-functional morphology, as well as syntax and semantics in the process of language acquisition. She is particularly interested in the effects of variability in input on grammatical acquisition, exploring how variations in language input impact the way children learn and understand language. Furthermore, Schmitt has been recognized for her contributions to the field, receiving grants to support her research endeavors, including a significant three-year grant from the National Science Foundation aimed at investigating dialects in children's language development.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology