Dr. Sascha Hein

Professor

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Biography

Sascha Hein is a full professor at the Department of Education and Psychology at Freie Universität Berlin, where he has been leading the area of Emotional and Social Development in Childhood and Adolescence since 2019. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) at the College of Education, University of Houston, and served as a Post-doctoral Fellow and Research Associate at Yale University's School of Medicine, Child Study Center. His research interests include juvenile delinquency, social-emotional development, parental competencies, and interventions for children and young adults in vulnerable situations. He has contributed extensively to academic literature with numerous peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals. His work emphasizes the intersections of developmental psychology and social issues, aiming to improve educational outcomes and mental health for youths, particularly in the context of emotional and social challenges. He has also received notable awards, such as the 2020 Norbert Charlotte Rieger Award for Scientific Achievement from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Leading the area of Emotional and Social Development in Childhood and Adolescence.

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

College of Education, University of Houston • Houston, TX

Focused on research and education in special education and emotional development.

Post-doctoral Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Yale University, School of Medicine, Child Study Center • New Haven, CT

Conducted research related to child psychology.

Post-doctoral Research Associate

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Yale University, School of Medicine, Child Study Center • New Haven, CT

Engaged in research focused on emotional and behavioral development in children.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.