Dr. J Eddy

Professor

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Biography

J. Mark Eddy is the Margie Gurley Seay Centennial Professor in Education at the University of Texas at Austin, where he holds a joint appointment in the Department of Educational Psychology and the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. He is a clinical psychologist and prevention scientist, leading research and development on interventions to enhance psychosocial outcomes for vulnerable populations. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Eddy has conducted research internationally across countries such as El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico, and has a portfolio exceeding 160 publications. His work spans various fields including child welfare, juvenile justice, and community-based services, where he has successfully navigated multiple randomized controlled trials. Dr. Eddy contributes to the academic community as a member of several editorial boards and as a fellow of the Society for Prevention Research. He has earned substantial extramural funding, supporting research that investigates the efficacy of educational and preventive interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes for children and families. His educational journey includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Community Psychology from the University of Oregon and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas A&M University. Dr. Eddy's research interests encompass areas such as parent-child relationships, youth mentoring, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Margie Gurley Seay Centennial Professor at the College of Education, focusing on research-informed interventions for vulnerable populations.

Director of Scientific Strategy

— Present

Center for Community Impact • Austin, TX

Leading the scientific strategy in community impact research and initiatives.

Director

— Present

Community-based Research Family Translational Research Group • New York University College of Dentistry

Oversaw research initiatives focused on community-based preventive strategies.

Senior Scientist

— Present

Oregon Social Learning Center • Eugene, OR

Conducted scientific research on family dynamics and intervention strategies.

Awards

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Margie Gurley Seay Centennial Professorship in Education

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SPR Award

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International Collaborative Research Award

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Early Career Scientist Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.