Dr. Melissa Morgan

Professor

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Biography

Melissa Morgan is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, along with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Southwestern University. Her expertise lies in multicultural counseling and social justice issues, particularly as they relate to education and psychological practice. Morgan has delivered courses that emphasize multicultural counseling competencies and cultural diversity. She is also committed to enhancing students' understanding of sociopolitical dynamics affecting various cultural groups. Her work has garnered significant attention in the academic community, leading to awards such as the APA Division 52 International Fellow in 2024 and being named a Fulbright Scholar that same year.

Research Interests

Courses

EPSY 515: Multicultural Counseling EPSY 202: Exploring Cultural Pluralism

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.