Dr. Christine Wotipka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christine Min Wotipka is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, where she also serves as the Program Director for the Global Comparative Education (GCE) and International Education Policy Analysis (IEPA) Master's programs. With a Ph.D. in International Comparative Education from Stanford University and an M.A. in Sociology, Wotipka's research focuses on issues of diversity, gender in education, and comparative education methodologies. A faculty member since 2006, she has previously held positions at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Wotipka's professional contributions include consulting on girls' education policies in Afghanistan and serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Thailand. She has been involved with the Higher Education Diversity Lab, advancing scholarship in comparative gender education, and is affiliated with several programs focusing on race, inequality, and sociology in education. Wotipka's work is supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Spencer Foundation, and she has been recognized for her commitment to higher education and research in the fields of sociology and comparative education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor (Teaching)

2006-01-01 — Present

Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in areas of education policy, gender issues, and comparative education.

Visiting Assistant Professor / Global Fellow

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Engaged in teaching and research on educational policies and practices.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities • Minneapolis, MN

Focused on higher education and diversity in educational research.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.