Dr. Dave Hessen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Hessen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Methodology and Statistics at Utrecht University since November 2005. He holds a Master’s degree (1998, cum laude) and a Ph.D. (2003) in Psychological Methods and Psychometrics from the University of Amsterdam, where he also completed his post-doctoral training in 2005. Dave's work focuses on advancing methodologies for psychological assessment and statistics, with an emphasis on psychometric evaluations and reliable data interpretations. He is dedicated to the application of statistical methods in the social sciences and has contributed significantly to the understanding and development of psychometric tools for research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology