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Professor Dr. Alexandra Loukas

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Biography

Alexandra Loukas is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She holds the Teresa Lozano Long Endowed Chair in Kinesiology and Health Education. Her research primarily focuses on the development of problem behaviors among adolescents and young adults, including tobacco use cessation. Dr. Loukas is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health to examine the use of alternative tobacco products among adolescents and young adults, in addition to her work with the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program in Texas. She has a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Michigan State University, attained in 1997. Throughout her career, Dr. Loukas has published numerous articles addressing issues like electronic nicotine delivery systems, tobacco use trajectories, and the impact of social environments on youth behavior. Her contributions have shaped critical understandings in public health and tobacco control.

Research Interests

Adolescent Development Young Adult Behavior Tobacco Use Cessation Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems

Experience

Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, specializing in adolescent behavior and tobacco use cessation.

Awards

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Dean's Distinguished Faculty Award

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Fellow, Teresa Lozano Long Endowed Chair Kinesiology Health Education

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Cissy McDaniel Parker Fellow

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Oscar Anne Mauzy Regents Professorship

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Fellow, Lee Hage Jamail Regents Chair Education

Courses

HED 386: Research Methods: Applied Research Techniques HED 196: Doctoral Seminar HED 335: Theories of Substance Use & Abuse HED 395: Risk & Resilience in Children and Adolescents HED 395: Child and Adolescent Health Psychology HED 329K: Child, Adolescent, Adult Health

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume

Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.