Dr. Nathaniel Chapman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

E. Nathaniel Chapman is an Assistant Teaching Professor at UC San Diego with a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Carlos Albizu University, awarded in 2017. His career includes roles as Assistant Professor and Interim Department Chairperson in Social Sciences at Miami Dade College, and previously an Assistant Professor at the State University of New York at Canton. Dr. Chapman is recognized for his significant contributions in treating diverse populations, including individuals with spinal cord injuries and substance abuse issues, as well as veterans, adolescents, and children. He specializes in couples therapy, particularly using the empirically supported Gottman Method. Dr. Chapman has been honored with the Service Learning Faculty of the Year award at Miami Dade College in 2013 for his innovative approaches connecting curriculum with community engagement. A highly regarded practical instructor, he is committed to developing co-curricular community outreach programs aimed at undergraduates interested in clinical psychology, furthering their professional development and community involvement.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).