Joshua Masse

faculty

Joshua Masse, PhD

Associate Professor

Psychology

Curriculum Vitae

Contact

508-999-8334

joshua.masse@umassd.edu

Liberal Arts 387B

Education

2009West Virginia UniversityPhD
2007West Virginia UniversityMS
2002Stonehill CollegeBA

Teaching

  • Counseling
  • Clinical Internship
  • Behavior Modification

Teaching

Programs

Teaching

Courses

An overview of the discipline of psychology and options and careers available to those with a psychology degree. Topics include preparation for specific professions and the application process for admission to graduate school as well as an exploration of your strengths and interests so that you can clarify professional aspirations and to position yourself appropriately following graduation. 

Continuation of PSY 406, plus tape experiences and supervised practicum experiences.

A practical one day a week assignment in a cooperating state or private mental health facility. Where permitted, students will participate in learning about counseling, interviewing, referral and some evaluation techniques. On-site and departmental supervision is required, with a detailed final report.

Application of skills acquired through classroom work through internship placements. Students will be placed in mental health agencies and will receive extensive supervision.

Application of skills acquired through classroom work through internship placements. Students will be placed in mental health agencies and will receive extensive supervision.

Research

Research interests

  • Externalizing Childhood Behaviors
  • Evidence-Based Treatments
  • Treatment Dissemination and Implementation
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

Select publications

See curriculum vitae for more publications

  • Fowles, T., Masse, J., McGoron, K., Beveridge, R., Williamson, A., Smith, M., & Parrish, B. (2017).
    Home-based vs. clinic-based Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: comparative effectiveness in the context of dissemination and implementation.
    Journal of Child and Family Studies
  • Masse, J., McNeil, C.B., Wagner, S., & Borduin, L. (2016).
    An Examination of the Efficacy of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with Children on the Autism Spectrum.
    Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25(8), 2508-2525.
  • Gurwitch, R., Messer, E., Masse, J., Olafson, E., Boat, B., & Putnam, F. (2016).
    Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE): An evidence-informed program for children with a history of trauma and other behavioral challenges.
    Child Abuse and Neglect, 53, 138-145.