Dr. Levita D Souza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Levita is a registered Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer at Monash University in the Faculty of Education. She has worked in both public and private settings, beginning her career in academia. Her doctoral research focused on the experiences of women engaging in non-suicidal self-injury and seeking internet support. Her research interests include perinatal psychology, early childhood experiences' impact on attachment neurobiology, adverse childhood experiences (ACE), transgenerational trauma, and attachment patterns. She is particularly involved in examining the psychological factors affecting first-time fathers' transition into fatherhood. Levita supervises honours, masters, and PhD students in areas such as early parenting experiences, infant mental health, attachment, parenting psychology, child-adult trauma, program evaluation, adoption, and the impact of intergenerational trauma. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to end poverty and ensure prosperity.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of education with a focus on psychology and mental health.

Requirements for Monash 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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.