Academic Background
- Post Doctoral Fellow, Clinical Child Psychology, University of California, Davis Medical Center
- Ph.D., School Psychology, University of Georgia
- M.B.A., Finance, University of Connecticut
- B.B.A., Personnel Management & Organizational Behavior, College of William & Mary
Professional Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist (New Jersey & Pennsylvania)
- Certified School Psychologist (New Jersey & Pennsylvania)
Scholarship
Dr. Stefan C. Dombrowski is a highly accomplished and versatile researcher who integrates advanced statistical and methodological approaches across the psychological, medical, and educational sciences. He has authored over 135 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, along with five books focused on evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention. Dr. Dombrowski's work has been recognized and cited by numerous influential bodies, including the U.S. Assistant Surgeon General, the former Chief of the Disability and Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Justice, multiple presidents of the American Psychological Association, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 2011, he received the Dominick A. Iorio Distinguished Faculty Research Award from Â鶹Íø. He is an elected member of the Society for the Study of School Psychology (SSSP), where he currently serves as Treasurer. Dr. Dombrowski was recently recognized as the 12th most prolific researcher among faculty in Ed.S./Master’s-level programs in his field. Notably, he was also one of only three faculty members from non-doctoral programs to be ranked among the top 25 most prolific researchers in a recent national analysis.
Teaching
Courses taught at Rider:
- EDPS 503: Human Growth and Development
- SPED 530: Positive Behavior Support
- CNPY 502: Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
- EDPS 509: Psychological Assessment and Report Writing
- EDPS 581: Practicum in Psychological Assessment and Report Writing
- EDPS 535: Biological Foundations of Behavior
- EDPS 508: Psychology of Cognitive Processes and Learning
- EDPS 512: Psychology of Exceptionality
- EDPS 530: Psychology of Learning Disability
- EDPS 508: Cognitive Processes & Learning
- EDPS 538: Developmental Child Psychopathology
- EDPS 521: Statistics & Quantitative Analysis
- EDPS 514: Standardized Measures of Academics and Behavior
- EDPS 591: Internship in School Psychology