Julie Koven
About Julie Koven
Julie Koven is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Francis College. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and specializes in college mental health, gender and sexuality issues, and sexual consent education.
Work at UMass Boston
Julie Koven has held multiple positions at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2017, where she contributed to various research projects. Koven then worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2017 to 2019, assisting in the instruction of psychology courses. She later became an Instructor from 2019 to 2020, furthering her teaching responsibilities. In 2021, she transitioned to her current role as an Associate Lecturer, where she continues to engage with students and contribute to the academic community.
Education and Expertise
Julie Koven completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Rochester from 2008 to 2012. She then pursued a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Pennsylvania from 2014 to 2016. Koven earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from UMass Boston, studying from 2016 to 2021. Her clinical expertise includes college mental health, young adults, adjustment, trauma, identity concerns, and relationships.
Background
Koven has a diverse background in psychology and counseling. She began her career as a Research Assistant at the University of Rochester from 2010 to 2012. She has worked in various roles, including Behavioral Health Counselor at Women Against Abuse, Inc., and Education & Outreach Intern at Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region. Koven has also gained experience through doctoral externships and internships at institutions such as Salem State University and the University of New Hampshire.
Achievements
Julie Koven is a licensed psychologist in New York State. Her research focuses on gender and sexuality issues, particularly emphasizing sexual consent, positive sexuality education, and sexual assault prevention. Koven has held a Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow position at Providence College from 2021 to 2022, where she further developed her research and clinical skills. Her commitment to teaching, mentoring, and conducting research has established her as a knowledgeable professional in her field.