Dr. Steffany Fredman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Steffany Fredman studies the intimate relationship context of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and develops lifespan couple-based interventions that simultaneously treat PTSD while enhancing couple and family functioning. Her research integrates clinical psychological science, family science, and quantitative methodologies to enhance understanding of how emotional disorders like PTSD affect intimate relationships and, conversely, how these relationships impact individual mental health. Fredman’s work includes pioneering cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD, which has been shown to improve both PTSD symptoms and relationship functioning in community and military couples. She is actively involved in projects that investigate the dynamics of psychological well-being and couple interactions in response to high-stress situations, aiming to create targeted interventions to help individuals and families thrive throughout their lives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and research in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Focused on teaching and research within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.

Instructor

2010-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Instructed courses in Psychiatry and collaborated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Awards

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Edna P. Bennett Faculty Fellowship in Prevention Science

2023-01-01
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KL2 NIH Scholar

2018-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2016-01-01

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.