Dr. Melissa De Roos

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Melissa De Roos. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Melissa de Roos is an Assistant Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on the intersection of legal psychology and forensic psychology. In her work, she studies the psychological aspects of legal processes, including eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, and the mental health implications for individuals in legal contexts. De Roos's teaching portfolio encompasses various courses related to forensic psychology, including Legal Psychology, Forensic Diagnostics Treatment, and Treatment Interventions for Forensic Populations. She is involved in academic activities that explore the nuances of deviance and crime, contributing to enhanced understanding in the fields of criminal behavior and legal processes. Her dedication to advancing the field is evident through her participation in course design, mentorship of students, and ongoing research endeavors.

Research Interests

Courses

Legal Psychology Forensic Psychology Treatment Interventions for Forensic Populations Forensic Diagnostics Treatment Forensic Legal Psychology

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.