Sungeun Kang Assistant Professor, School Psychology

PH.D. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
ED. S. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
M.ED. MUSIC THERAPY EDUCATION, EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY
B.A. EDUCATION, HONGIK UNIVERSITY, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Dr. Kang is currently accepting students for Fall 2024.

Dr. Sungeun Kang is an assistant professor in the School Psychology program. Her primary research interest is the design, implementation, and cultural adaptation of evidence-based interventions for children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Her interests include: (a) Investigating disparities in autism diagnosis and access to services for marginalized families; (b) Implementing school-based interventions aimed at fostering effective learning and engagement for historically marginalized autistic youth; (c) Training and supporting caregivers in evidence-based practices; (d) Cultivating positive partnerships between educators and families of children with disabilities from historically marginalized backgrounds. Additionally, she has been involved in community-engaged research projects and collaborative stakeholder engagement, which she believes are crucial processes for reducing disparities in research and care. Her current research focuses on caregiver and teacher training as well as adapting and implementing school-based Intervention (emotion regulation) for autistic youth.

Her commitment to mentoring school psychology students from diverse backgrounds aims to diversify the field of school psychology, which aligns with her goal of promoting social justice within educational systems.

Courses Taught

EDPS 950– Intellectual Assessment

EDPS 951 – Academic and Behavioral Assessment

Areas of Expertise:

    Autism Spectrum Disorder/Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    Caregiver Training
    School-Based Intervention
    Community-Engaged Research
    Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Marginalized Families
    Family-School Partnership