Dr. Janine Duncan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janine Duncan is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Purdue University. With 17 years of experience as a teacher educator in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), she is dedicated to working with pre-service educators in this field. Her research interests focus on the critical science application within FCS, emphasizing the development of professional literacy among FCS educators and the importance of integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into curricula. Duncan has published several works that address equity and effective curriculum planning in Family and Consumer Sciences education. She holds a PhD and MEd from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a BS in Home Economics Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Duncan is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and serves as Vice President of the International Federation of Home Economics for the Region of the Americas. She is passionate about supporting the inclusion and equity of diverse populations in Family and Consumer Sciences education.

Research Interests

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Courses

Professional Development Family & Consumer Sciences Education Community Issues & Applications Educators Career Education Family & Consumer Sciences Curriculum & Instruction Family & Consumer Sciences: Middle School with field experience Methods Teaching Family & Consumer Sciences with field experience

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.