Dr. Valerie Hoover

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Valerie Hoover, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California, specializing in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, stress management, recovery, trauma, PTSD, interpersonal issues, and psychological adjustment to medical events. Dr. Hoover is a certified trainer in Motivational Interviewing and has expertise in motivational enhancement techniques. She completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology at the University of Florida in 2013. Following her doctoral studies, she completed a clinical residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and a post-doctoral fellowship at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Dr. Hoover is passionate about helping people make meaningful and durable changes in their lives.

Research Interests

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.