Dr. Felecia Commodore

Associate Professor

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Biography

Felecia Commodore is an Associate Professor in the field of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. Prior to this, she earned her Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in Sociology from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Dr. Commodore's expertise lies in educational policy studies and student development, where she emphasizes research involving cognitive and developmental principles within educational settings. She teaches various graduate-level courses, including methods of educational inquiry and students' cognitive and intrapersonal development, among others. Her work aims to cultivate understanding and application of educational theories and research to create effective learning environments. Additionally, she is actively involved in exploring equity in higher education and has contributed knowledge in this arena through her publications and professional engagement.

Research Interests

Courses

SPED 550: Methods Educational Inquiry CI 550 EPSY 550 ERAM 550 EPOL 564: College Student Development

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.