Douglas Petersen, PhD, BCS-CL

Dr. Petersen’s interdisciplinary research focuses on advancing the validity and reliability of dynamic assessments and the effectiveness of structured literacy interventions for school-age children, particularly those at risk for language and reading disorders. With a background spanning speech-language pathology, education, and literacy development, Dr. Petersen is dedicated to improving equitable access to high-quality assessment and instruction for diverse populations. Dr. Petersen values translational science, researcher-practitioner collaboration, and the creation of accessible resources that bridge research to real-world educational settings.

Areas of Research Interest

• Development of assessment tools and multi-tiered narrative-based language intervention programs
• Dynamic Assessment

Current Courses Taught

• CSD 5337 School-Age Language and Literacy Disorders 2
• Independent Study (research)