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Deborah McCaw is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University's School of Human Services and Sciences. She serves as the Undergraduate Psychology Program Director and Psychology Internship Coordinator. Her administrative roles include leadership in program development and student supervision.
Her research examines psychological well-being in deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, with focuses on:
- Acculturative stress measurement and impacts
- Mental health interventions during crises like COVID-19
- Bicultural identity development
- Deaf community resilience strategies
She teaches core psychology courses including Abnormal Psychology, Methods of Therapy, and Internship Seminars. As internship coordinator, she oversees field training programs and advises student research projects. She has served on multiple university committees including Institutional Effectiveness and faculty search committees.