Dr. Cezanne Elias

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Cezanne Elias. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Cezanne Elias completed her graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy at Purdue University. Her research focuses on health and well-being, family resilience, and the examination of educational practices and pedagogical approaches in undergraduate teaching and learning. As a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, Elias's areas of expertise include digital instruction, experiential learning, and scholarship in teaching and learning. She has contributed to various significant publications addressing issues related to family resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of field-based practices on experiential learning. A dedicated educator, she has received numerous awards for outstanding teaching and engagement, including the Human Development and Family Science Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award in 2023 and the Jane S. Link Outstanding Teaching Award in 2021. Elias's commitment to advancing research and educational practices in her field continues to shape the academic experience for her students and the broader community.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

Human Development and Family Science Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award

#2022

Office Engagement Service-Learning Fellowship

#2021

Jane S. Link Outstanding Teaching Award

#2021

Award for Exceptional Teaching and Instructional Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic

#2021

Corps Engagement Award for Families Tackling Tough Together Program

#2021

Faculty Engagement Award for Families Tackling Tough Together Program

Courses

HDFS 100 - Orientation Current Issues in Human Development and Family Science HDFS 330 - Sexuality and Family Life HDFS 43030 - Human Development and Family Science Student Mentors HDFS 454 - Career Assessment Professional Development HDFS 455 - Field Experience HDFS 458 - Developmental Family Science Capstone Internship

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.