Dr. Dana Mccoy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dana Charles McCoy is an Associate Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His work focuses on human development and urban education, specifically examining conditions that contribute to effective professional development programs. McCoy's research emphasizes the application of systematic social observation to assess school-related characteristics and their impacts on students and teachers. He is a collaborator on various projects, including the effective measurement of children's social-emotional skills in Brazilian primary schools, where he assesses a culturally adapted curriculum's impact. He has also contributed to the development of the Caregiver Reported Early Development Index (CREDI), a tool designed to quantify early childhood development skills. His research is funded by notable institutions such as the Institute of Education Sciences and the National Institutes of Health. McCoy's extensive experience in educational research and his collaborative efforts with different academic and local organizations have positioned him as a leading figure in the fields of human development and education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.