Dr. Andrew Kipp

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Kipp is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in education and STEM instructional strategies. He holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Kansas State University and has extensive experience as a high school chemistry teacher in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Over his eight years of teaching, he earned a Master’s degree in Secondary Teaching from Pittsburg State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education: Chemistry from Kansas State University. Kipp's academic work primarily revolves around student absenteeism, teacher agency, and school improvement, contributing to various undergraduate and graduate education courses at Kansas State University. He currently leads the online M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with a STEM emphasis at Texas A&M University's Higher Education Center in McAllen. Kipp has published several journal articles and book chapters focusing on enhancing science education and addressing the challenges faced by educators, particularly in the context of COVID-19.

Research Interests

Student Absenteeism Teacher Agency School Improvement STEM Instructional Strategies

Awards

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Southwest Educational Research Association’s Deans’ Award

2024-01-01

Courses

EDCI 289. Special Topics STEM Education Non-Majors EDCI 365. Using Technology Classrooms EDCI 620. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Teaching and Learning EDCI 638. Trends Curriculum Instruction EDCI 685. Directed Studies EDCI 726. History Trends STEM Education EDCI 752. 21st Century Integration Theory Educational Settings MASC 320. Inquiries Physical Science MASC 420. Inquiries Life Earth Sciences TEFB 273. Introduction Culture, Community, Society Schools

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
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  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.