Dr. Sara Jaffee

Professor

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Biography

Sara Jaffee is a developmental psychopathologist who conducts research focused on at-risk families and children. Her research interests include understanding how stressful environments exacerbate biobehavioral vulnerabilities that affect children’s development, with a particular emphasis on children’s antisocial behavior. Jaffee explores the influence of structural determinants of health and how policies can promote positive outcomes for children and families. Her work employs a combination of longitudinal and epidemiological methods, as well as experimental and quasi-experimental designs, to identify risk and protective factors associated with children's development. Sara is a professor and the department chair, actively advising graduate students and preparing for new admissions in Fall 2026.

Research Interests

Courses

Social & Emotional Development Proseminar Social & Emotional Development Graduate Seminar Developmental Psychopathology

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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