Dr. James Mcpartland

Associate Professor

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Biography

James McPartland is an Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Psychology from Harvard University and obtained his doctoral degree in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington in 2005. His academic focus includes pre- and post-doctoral clinical fellowships that emphasize autism-related disorders. McPartland is a licensed child psychologist and serves as the Director of the Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic. Additionally, he is the Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Child Study Center, where he offers an undergraduate seminar that focuses on autism spectrum disorder. His research program investigates the brain bases of neurodevelopmental disabilities and aims to develop biologically-based tools for the detection and treatment of these conditions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.