Dr. Katherine Schaumberg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine Schaumberg is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in the treatment of eating disorder risks. She completed her PhD at the University at Albany, SUNY. Her research primarily focuses on understanding vulnerability to eating disorders and the behavioral patterns associated with weight concerns. Dr. Schaumberg aims to explore how dispositional and environmental factors influence individuals' ability to adopt healthy habits and combat problematic behaviors. She leads the EMBARK Lab, where she works on integrating knowledge of genetic risks and biopsychosocial models to develop tailored treatment approaches that enhance mental health and mitigate eating disorder-related risks. Dr. Schaumberg is involved in teaching courses such as Health Psychology and Advanced Behavior Pathology, contributing to the training of future professionals in the field.

Research Interests

Courses

Health Psychology Advanced Behavior Pathology

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.