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April Harris-Britt

April Harris-Britt, PhD

Core Faculty

Dr. Harris-Britt has a strong research, teaching, and clinical interests in understanding children’s typical and atypical social, emotional, and cognitive development, with a special focus on African-American families and ecological processes.

Educational Background
  • Master of Arts, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Career Highlights
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) Health Disparities Scholar (LRP) 2005-2007
Teaching Philosophy

“For adult learners, I see my role as being a facilitator—assisting students with transforming theories into practical application, providing experiential and constructivist learning opportunities, and introducing critical thinking into the learning process.”


Areas of Expertise
  • Children’s emotional and cognitive development
  • African-American families
  • Ecological processes
  • Multicultural issues
Research Interests
  • Cultural factors and psychological diagnoses in minority youth.
  • Interpersonal stressors, including bullying and discrimination.
  • Evidence-based treatment for neglect, abuse, and trauma.

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