Dr. Douglas Teti

Professor

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Biography

Douglas M. Teti is a Distinguished Professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University. His research emphasizes infant and early child development, particularly focusing on socio-emotional development and parenting. His work demonstrates the importance of quality attachment between parents and infants and investigates how various contextual factors influence parenting and child functioning. Teti leads several funded projects, including Project SIESTA, which examines links between infant sleep quality and developmental outcomes, and Project SIESTA-K, focusing on children’s adjustment to kindergarten. He has authored numerous publications reflecting his commitment to understanding developmental processes and guiding effective parenting strategies.

Research Interests

Developmental Psychology Child Development Family Development Intervention Prevention

Experience

Dept. Head

2014-07-01 — Present

Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State University • Park, PA

Oversees the department and its programs.

Associate Director

2011-09-01 — 2014-06-01

Social Science Research Institute, Penn State University • Park, PA

Managed research initiatives and collaborations.

Professor-in-Charge

2005-09-01 — 2011-06-01

Ph.D. Program in Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State University • Park, PA

Led the Ph.D. program, overseeing curriculum and student progress.

Professor

2003-09-01 — Present

Human Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State University • Park, PA

Conducts research and teaches courses in developmental psychology.

Director

2001-09-01 — 2003-06-01

Applied Developmental Psychology Ph.D. Program, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • Baltimore, MD

Directed the Applied Developmental Psychology Ph.D. program.

Professor

1998-09-01 — 2003-06-01

Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • Baltimore, MD

Conducted teaching and research in psychology.

Associate Professor

1992-09-01 — 1998-06-01

Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • Baltimore, MD

Taught and conducted research.

Assistant Professor

1986-09-01 — 1992-06-01

Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • Baltimore, MD

Started academic career, focusing on developmental psychology research.

Adjunct Associate Professor

1993-09-01 — 1996-06-01

University of Utah, Department of Psychology • Salt Lake City, UT

Contributed to the teaching and development of curriculum in psychology.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

1987-09-01 — 1993-06-01

University of Utah, Department of Psychology • Salt Lake City, UT

Assisted with courses and guest lectures.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.