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Christopher Stoddard

Associate Professor
School Psychology Lead Faculty
Phone: (603) 535-2615
Office: Samuel Read Hall Hall, Plymouth, NH 03264

EDUCATION

MA William James College
CAGS William James College
Psy.D. William James College


BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Stoddard joined PSU’s faculty in 2019 and has directed its nationally accredited school psychology program since 2021. He is a licensed psychologist and school psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. He received his graduate training at William James College in Newton, MA, from which he earned a Master of Arts in Professional Psychology, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in School Psychology, and a Doctorate in School Psychology. Dr. Stoddard completed his doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at The Triumph Center for Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Counseling in Reading, MA. 

In addition to his university work, Dr. Stoddard maintains an active clinical practice providing therapy primarily to school age boys in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, and he consults with schools throughout the state.

Dr. Stoddard has presented locally and nationally on ways therapists and counselors monitor their client’s progress. His specialty is helping families and schools better-understand how to support and address challenges posed by school age boys.


Courses Currently Taught

SY 6100 Cognitive Ability Assessment
SY 6200 Behavioral Assessment, Analysis, and Intervention
SY 6300 Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment
SY 6750 Advanced Assessment Practices
SY 6800 School Psychology Internship Seminar