Sungeun Kang

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Sungeun Kang

Assistant Professor, School Psychology

Department of Educational Psychology University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
TEAC 114
Lincoln NE 68588-0345
Phone
402-472-2223 On-campus 2-2223
Email
skang18@unl.edu

Dr. Sungeun Kang is currently accepting students for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

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

Education

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

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