Dr. Daniel Bowen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Bowen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University. He completed his Ph.D. in Education Policy at the University of Arkansas in 2013. His research focuses on the impact of arts, humanities, and civic engagement in education, utilizing both experimental and quasi-experimental research methods. Bowen serves as Co-Director of the Arts, Humanities, & Civic Engagement Lab, which investigates how arts and humanities education can enhance student success and well-being. He has received significant external research funding from organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Spencer Foundation, amounting to over $340,000. Bowen has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and is deeply engaged in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses related to education policy and program evaluation. His commitment to improving educational outcomes is evident through his leadership roles and active participation in various research projects aimed at studying the relationship between arts education and student achievement.

Research Interests

Education Policy Arts Education Civic Engagement Program Evaluation Quantitative Research Methods

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Awards

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Early Career Research Excellent Award

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Outstanding Alumnus Award

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Michael Pressley Award Promising Scholar

Courses

EDAD620. EDUC PROG EVALUATION EDAD685. DIRECTED STUDIES EDAD688. ANLY CRIT ISSUE ED EDAD689. SPECIAL TOPICS EDAD690. THEORY EDAD RESEARCH EDAD692. PROFESSIONAL STUDY EHRD490. RESEARCH HRD/TCM EHRD690. THRY EHRD RESEARCH

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.