Dr. Gail Joseph

Professor

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Biography

Gail Joseph is a Professor at the University of Washington's College of Education, specializing in Early Care Education and Early Childhood Family Studies. Her research focuses on the learning sciences and human development, particularly concerning children and youth, developmental disabilities, and social-emotional issues in early childhood education. She has led numerous research projects related to child care quality, workforce development, and supporting children with special needs. As the Executive Director of Cultivate Learning, she is dedicated to enhancing early learning settings across the nation, empowering the early childhood workforce through relevant and accessible degree programs. In addition to her role at Cultivate Learning, she is a founding director of the EarlyEdU Alliance, which aims at making higher education more available to early childhood educators. She has received the David R. Thorud Leadership Award for her contributions in the field and continues to drive initiatives that improve educational practices and outcomes for children from birth to five years.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaches courses, advises students, conducts research and participates in community service related to early care education.

Awards

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David R. Thorud Leadership Award

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.