Dr. Jan Van Den Bout

Professor

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Biography

Jan van den Bout is an Emeritus Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in clinical psychology and psychotherapy. He chairs the Department of Clinical Psychology and focuses his research on emotional problems following loss events and psychological trauma. In addition to his academic work, he has conducted humanitarian projects in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine following the Chernobyl disaster. He is a trained cognitive-behavioral therapist and Rational Emotive Trainer, actively involved in training and presenting at various platforms. Jan has held several leadership roles, including President of the European Association for Behavioral Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) and Chair of the Dutch Association for Behavioral Therapy (VGt).

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