Dr. Peter Vitaliano

Professor

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Biography

Peter Vitaliano is a Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Psychology. He specializes in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, focusing on stress, coping, physiology, aging, and cognition. As the Director of the Stress Coping Project, he conducts research that explores the psychological and physiological responses to stress and how these responses affect health outcomes. He is involved in numerous studies that assess coping mechanisms among different populations. With a strong academic background consisting of both a Master’s and Doctorate, Vitaliano contributes extensively to the understanding of how psychological factors influence health. His work has significant implications for developing interventions to improve mental health and resilience in patients struggling with stress-related issues.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.