Dr. David García

Associate Professor

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Biography

David G. García is an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He specializes in the histories of the Chicana/o community and its intersection with education. His research focuses on Chicana/o teatro (theater), the public revision of history, and the pedagogy of Hollywood’s urban school genre. García’s interdisciplinary approach to U.S. history examines how constructs of race, culture, and class shape the educational experiences of Communities of Color. He authored the award-winning book "Strategies Segregation: Race, Residence, Struggle Educational Equality" published by University of California Press in 2018, which addresses the links between racially restrictive housing covenants and the segregated school system in Oxnard, California. His work has appeared in major news outlets and academic journals, contributing significantly to the understanding of educational equity and inclusion for marginalized groups.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and researching in the field of education and history.

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.