Dr. Christina Dobbs

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christina L. Dobbs is an Associate Professor and Program Director of English Education at Boston University's Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research interests focus on adolescent writing development, supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students in secondary classrooms, and disciplinary literacy. She also explores teacher beliefs and professional learning, particularly emphasizing the experiences of women of color in academia. Dr. Dobbs has published extensively in notable academic journals including the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy and TESOL Journal, and is the author of several influential books on disciplinary literacy. Previously, she worked as a high school teacher in Houston, Texas, and has served as a literacy coach and reading specialist. Dr. Dobbs also edits the Journal of Literacy Research and actively contributes to webinars and presentations on adapting reading assessments for diverse learners.

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Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
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Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.