Darin Knapp

Darin Knapp, Ph.D., serves as the Associate Director of the Norton School of Human Ecology and holds the rank of Professor of Practice in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Arizona. His primary roles include academic leadership, teaching, and research in family science and mental health.

• Affiliations: Norton School Administration, Norton School of Human Ecology
• Office: McClelland Park 203E, 650 N Park Ave, Tucson, AZ

Dr. Knapp specializes in couple relationships, emotional intimacy, and mental health interventions within families. His clinical work focuses on relationship maintenance, attachment dynamics, and trauma-informed care for families in systems like foster care. He is deeply involved in suicide prevention through QPR Gatekeeper training programs for university and community stakeholders.

He teaches courses such as FSHD 427A (Mental Health & The Family: Adulthood), FSHD 401 (Basic Skills in Counseling), and FSHD 257 (Contemporary Families), emphasizing practical skills and ethical practice in family therapy. His certifications include NCFR’s Certified Family Life Educator and QPR Gatekeeper Instructor credentials.