Dr. Francis Pearman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francis Pearman is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. His research focuses on how poverty and inequality shape the life chances of children, particularly in rapidly changing urban environments. Pearman has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. and M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University, along with a B.S. from the University of Virginia. His scholarly work examines early childhood educational policy, the impact of race and ethnicity, and employs diverse research methods in sociology.

Research Interests

Early Childhood Educational Policy Poverty Inequality Race Ethnicity Research Methods Sociology

Courses

EDUC 339 EDUC 271 GSBGEN 347 EDUC 489 AFRICAAM 112 CSRE 112X EDUC 112 EDUC 212 SOC 129X SOC 229X URBANST 115 EDUC 480 EDUC 180 EDUC 490 EDUC 190 EDUC 140

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.