Dr. Kristen Missall

Professor

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Biography

Kristen Missall is a Professor in the School Psychology program at the University of Washington. She specializes in areas related to child growth and development, including developmental disabilities and early childhood education. With a strong interest in literacy, social-emotional issues, and effective school systems, her research focuses on early academic and social development, assessment, and data-based decision making. Missall has been involved in securing significant external funding for her research projects, totaling over $10 million, which have been supported by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation. She has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers and conference proceedings and has presented her work to diverse audiences across four continents. She is committed to community-engaged research projects that incorporate graduate student involvement, learning opportunities, and mentoring.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.