Dr. Christine Shen

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christine Shen is an expert in system-level instructional leadership and organizational leadership within the education sector, particularly focusing on PK-16 partnerships. Her work has been pivotal in implementing large-scale school transformations in Los Angeles. Dr. Shen has played a significant role in the establishment of charter middle schools and is a founding member of the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, which is the largest in-district public school transformation organization in the United States. She manages a network of schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), particularly in areas such as Boyle Heights and South Los Angeles, and works closely with local, county, and state Departments of Education to enhance educational outcomes. Dr. Shen's academic background includes a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Master's degree in Student Affairs, and a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures from UCLA.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.