Dr. D Briley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Briley's research examines how individuals’ unique characteristics dynamically shape and influence personality and identity development through their interactions with environments. His work draws on interdisciplinary theories and methodologies, with a particular focus on how gender impacts thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and trajectories of identity development. He intends to accept graduate students in the Fall 2026 term.

Research Interests

Developmental Psychology Social-Personality Individual Differences Personality Development Identity Development Socioecological Contexts Quantitative Methods

Courses

Psyc 250: Psychology of Personality Psyc 501: Applied Structural Equation Modeling

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.