TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Duncan teaches Introduction to Pediatric Psychology to undergraduate students each semester. At the graduate level, she teaches two courses, alternating them each year. The first course is Pediatric Psychology, and the second course is Child Psychopathology & Treatment. Dr. Duncan also provides research and teaching supervision for undergraduate and graduate students in clinical psychology take course credit (e.g., PSYC 4990, PSYC 3880, PSYC 5000, PSYC 6000), as well as clinical supervision for clinical psychology graduate students.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Required of all graduate students majoring in psychology and writing a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Child Psychopathology and Treatment
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Theoretical positions and issues in child psychopathology. Procedures used in the treatment of psychological disorders of children.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the clinical program of the Department of Psychology, the doctorate school psychology program or the psychometry program, or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Pediatric psychology is a dynamic subspecialty that involves promotion of children’s health and delivery of psychological services to children with both acute and chronic illnesses. This course provides an introduction to the field of pediatric psychology, including historical perspectives, theoretical models and underpinnings, roles of the pediatric psychologist in a number of hospital and clinic settings, and psychosocial interventions with a variety of childhood chronic illnesses and diseases. In addition, this course covers the empirical knowledge base for public health, injury prevention, pain management, consultation and liaison work, as well as general assessment and intervention in medical contexts for children with a variety of health-related issues.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113 and 3 hours MATH or STAT designated 'A.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Supervised research experiences in psychology with a faculty member. May involve meetings and written paper(s).Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Senior Honors Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The thesis is an empirical study that results in a manuscript conforming to APA style. It should contain a literature review that informs specific hypothesis, as well as method, results, discussion, and reference sections. The results section of the manuscript is typically based on data collected by the student, but it is also acceptable for it to stem from an original analysis of an archival dataset. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214, PSYC 3914, departmental invitation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching Practicum
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    For outstanding students. Students will work with a faculty instructor and assist in many aspects of teaching including guest lecturing, offering study sessions, office hours, among other duties as determined by instructor. May involve meetings and written papers.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Required of all graduate students majoring in psychology and writing a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Clinical Practicum
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Practicum experience for graduate students in the clinical psychology program.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 17 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the clinical program of the Department of Psychology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Pediatric psychology is a dynamic subspecialty that involves promotion of children’s health and delivery of psychological services to children with both acute and chronic illnesses. This course provides an introduction to the field of pediatric psychology, including historical perspectives, theoretical models and underpinnings, roles of the pediatric psychologist in a number of hospital and clinic settings, and psychosocial interventions with a variety of childhood chronic illnesses and diseases. In addition, this course covers the empirical knowledge base for public health, injury prevention, pain management, consultation and liaison work, as well as general assessment and intervention in medical contexts for children with a variety of health-related issues.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113 and 3 hours MATH or STAT designated 'A.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Pediatric psychology is a dynamic subspecialty that involves promotion of children’s health and delivery of psychological services to children with both acute and chronic illnesses. This course provides an introduction to the field of pediatric psychology, including historical perspectives, theoretical models and underpinnings, roles of the pediatric psychologist in a number of hospital and clinic settings, and psychosocial interventions with a variety of childhood chronic illnesses and diseases. In addition, this course covers the empirical knowledge base for public health, injury prevention, pain management, consultation and liaison work, as well as general assessment and intervention in medical contexts for children with a variety of health-related issues.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113 and 3 hours MATH or STAT designated 'A.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Pediatric psychology is a dynamic subspecialty that involves promotion of children’s health and delivery of psychological services to children with both acute and chronic illnesses. This course provides an introduction to the field of pediatric psychology, including historical perspectives, theoretical models and underpinnings, roles of the pediatric psychologist in a number of hospital and clinic settings, and psychosocial interventions with a variety of childhood chronic illnesses and diseases. In addition, this course covers the empirical knowledge base for public health, injury prevention, pain management, consultation and liaison work, as well as general assessment and intervention in medical contexts for children with a variety of health-related issues.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113 and 3 hours MATH or STAT designated 'A.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Supervised research experiences in psychology with a faculty member. May involve meetings and written paper(s).Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Senior Honors Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The thesis is an empirical study that results in a manuscript conforming to APA style. It should contain a literature review that informs specific hypothesis, as well as method, results, discussion, and reference sections. The results section of the manuscript is typically based on data collected by the student, but it is also acceptable for it to stem from an original analysis of an archival dataset. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214, PSYC 3914, departmental invitation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching Practicum
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    For outstanding students. Students will work with a faculty instructor and assist in many aspects of teaching including guest lecturing, offering study sessions, office hours, among other duties as determined by instructor. May involve meetings and written papers.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Required of all graduate students majoring in psychology and writing a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Required of all graduate students majoring in psychology and writing a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Pediatric psychology is a dynamic subspecialty that involves promotion of children’s health and delivery of psychological services to children with both acute and chronic illnesses. This course provides an introduction to the field of pediatric psychology, including historical perspectives, theoretical models and underpinnings, roles of the pediatric psychologist in a number of hospital and clinic settings, and psychosocial interventions with a variety of childhood chronic illnesses and diseases. In addition, this course covers the empirical knowledge base for public health, injury prevention, pain management, consultation and liaison work, as well as general assessment and intervention in medical contexts for children with a variety of health-related issues.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113 and 3 hours MATH or STAT designated 'A.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Supervised research experiences in psychology with a faculty member. May involve meetings and written paper(s).Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Required of all graduate students majoring in psychology and writing a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Clinical Practicum
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Practicum experience for graduate students in the clinical psychology program.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 17 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the clinical program of the Department of Psychology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Pediatric Psychology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Pediatric psychology is a dynamic subspecialty that involves promotion of children’s health and delivery of psychological services to children with both acute and chronic illnesses. This course provides an introduction to the field of pediatric psychology, including historical perspectives, theoretical models and underpinnings, roles of the pediatric psychologist in a number of hospital and clinic settings, and psychosocial interventions with a variety of childhood chronic illnesses and diseases. In addition, this course covers the empirical knowledge base for public health, injury prevention, pain management, consultation and liaison work, as well as general assessment and intervention in medical contexts for children with a variety of health-related issues.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113 and 3 hours MATH or STAT designated 'A.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Supervised research experiences in psychology with a faculty member. May involve meetings and written paper(s).Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214 and consent of instructor.