Dr. Sille Løkkegaard

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sille Schandorph Løkkegaard holds a MSc in Science and a PhD. She is an Associate Professor and Head of a Research Group at the University of Southern Denmark. Her research expertise focuses on child psychotraumatology, emphasizing the identification and treatment of traumatized children. She is actively involved in developing psychological assessment measures that are developmentally sensitive for young children. One of her significant contributions is the validation of the Odense Child Trauma Screening (OCTS), aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 8, alongside strategies to adapt these measures for different developmental levels. Løkkegaard has been pivotal in creating a national assessment battery for Danish Children Centers to alleviate the psychological impacts of abuse. Her work extends to implementing evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed assessments in Denmark and internationally. As part of her research activities, she has held various workshops and participated in numerous conferences. Løkkegaard is also recognized for her involvement in the quality development of psychological assessments for children exposed to trauma and her participation in a range of collaborative projects focused on improving care for traumatized autistic individuals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Leading research in child psychotraumatology and developing interventions for traumatized children.

Awards

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ESTSS Innovation Clinical Practice Award

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.