Dr. Paul Van Der Heijden

Professor

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Biography

Paul van der Heijden is a Professor at Radboud University, specializing in the Behavioral Science Institute and Orthopedagogics: Family Behavior. He holds an endowed chair and serves as the vice program director at the Radboud Centre for Social Sciences. His research interests include multidimensional psychodiagnostics across the lifespan, focusing on how behavioral science can be applied to improve family dynamics and individual psychological health. In addition to his academic roles, he is a clinical psychologist and has been actively involved in various organizations including Stichting Reinier van Arkel, where he also serves as a director for post-master education for psychologists. Prof. van der Heijden has contributed greatly to clinical psychology, with experience in adolescent psychiatry, and has been involved in the committee for mental health research programs. He maintains a regular schedule of consulting and training within the context of psychological assessment and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Holds endowed chair in Behavioral Science and Orthopedagogics: Family Behavior.

Clinical Psychologist

2022-03-01 — Present

Center Adolescent Psychiatry • 's-Hertogenbosch

Clinical position focusing on adolescent mental health.

Director

2022-03-01 — Present

Residency post master education psychologists • 's-Hertogenbosch

Oversees post-master education for psychologists.

Member

2022-04-01 — Present

Committee ‘Onderzoeksprogramma ggz’ ZonMw •

Involved in research program for mental health.

Owner

2016-08-01 — Present

Captum •

Supervision and training services.

Consultant

2022-03-01 — Present

Pearson Clinical Assessment •

Provides consulting for clinical assessments.

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).