Dr. David Baker

Professor

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Biography

David Baker has a broad research program examining the impact of the worldwide education revolution on the historical rise of postindustrial society and global development. His work specifically includes the influence of education on health, mortality, and related population dynamics, as well as the development of knowledge societies and science productivity. He is interested in testing the theory of the emergence and impact of social institutions and the formation of cultural forces that sustain human society. Current research projects focus on cross-national research concerning education institutions and the effects of schooling on health and development in university society. Baker's work also delves into health over the life course, cognitive skills, health risk behaviors, and social inequality, emphasizing macrostructural and comparative approaches to social institutions and culture.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Writing Sample
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.