Dr. Vanja Pejic

Instructor

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Biography

Vanja Pejic is an adjunct lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education and an instructor at Harvard Medical School. Her research and clinical practice focus on reducing health inequities among marginalized children, youth, and families, with a special emphasis on immigrant and refugee populations. Pejic's expertise includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of culturally attuned prevention and intervention programs in school mental health settings. She splits her time between various programs and works at the Trauma Community Resilience Center. Additionally, Pejic acts as a consultant and researcher for the Boston International Newcomers Academy, where she provides direct clinical care, consultation, and training for newly arrived immigrant and refugee youth. Furthermore, she teaches trauma theory, assessment, and treatment as part of her part-time faculty position at Boston College.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.