Dr. Jeffrey Titus

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey B. Titus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as the section chief of neuropsychology at Dell Children’s Medical Group. His clinical specialty is in pediatric epilepsy, where he practices as a pediatric neuropsychologist at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. Titus's research merges scientific inquiry with clinical care, focusing on the emotional and behavioral concerns associated with pediatric epilepsy. He emphasizes cognitive and disease-specific features that reflect brain-based predispositions to psychopathology. His work involves quantifying the relative contributions of cognitive, emotional, and socioeconomic factors, along with family coping strategies, to health outcomes in epilepsy. Dr. Titus has developed methods for early identification and risk prevention, implementing interdisciplinary approaches to enhance pediatric epilepsy health and wellness initiatives. He is a fellow of the American Epilepsy Society and has published research in several prominent journals. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Titus supervises doctoral-level neuropsychology students at the University of Texas at Austin and actively contributes to the strategic planning of clinical neuroscience programs at Dell Children's Medical Center. He completed his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Serves as chief of neuropsychology and practices pediatric neuropsychology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Washington University School of Medicine • St. Louis, MO

Program lead of neuropsychology at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Awards

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Certificate of Appreciation

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Department of Psychology Research Award

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High Five Service Award Recipient

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Marquis Who's Who in America

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.