Dr. Sarah Kollat

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Holowach Kollat is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at Pennsylvania State University. Her areas of specialty include infant, child, and adolescent development, with a particular focus on child psychopathology. She has special interests in behavioral therapy, peer relationships, and neurodiversity, especially regarding Autism Spectrum disorders. Throughout her career, she has taught a variety of courses on topics related to understanding human development and mental health, striving to incorporate the latest scientific breakthroughs into her curriculum. Sarah finds great joy in connecting with students and values the opportunity to engage with amazing individuals in her classes. Outside of her teaching responsibilities, she is a volunteer firefighter with the ALPHA Fire Company and enjoys writing psychological thrillers under the pen name Sarah K. Stephens. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family in the wilds of Central Pennsylvania.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.