Dr. Debra Mckeown

Associate Professor

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Biography

Debra McKeown is an associate department head for graduate studies at Texas A&M University, where she focuses on writing instruction and teacher professional development, particularly in special education. With over ten years of classroom teaching experience in diverse settings, including charter, urban, and international schools, she is dedicated to improving writing outcomes for students through intervention research. McKeown received her Ph.D. in Special Education with a concentration in Literacy from Vanderbilt University. She has co-led federal grants aimed at enhancing writing interventions combining teacher instruction and intelligent tutoring systems to support elementary-aged children. Her work has been presented at national and international conferences and published in top-tier journals. McKeown's research aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in writing instruction.

Research Interests

Courses

CEHD 603. Writing Publication in Education EDCI715. Academic Writing Graduate Students

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
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

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