Dr. Jennifer Dobbs Oates

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Dobbs-Oates is a Clinical Professor at Purdue University's College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as the Associate Vice Provost for World Readiness. Her academic work focuses on developmental health and wellness, particularly in early childhood education. She emphasizes the importance of experiential education practices, such as service-learning and internships, and advocates for inclusive and equitable educational policies. Her research bridges psychology and education, with an initial focus on learning behavior in preschool-aged children. Jennifer has received multiple awards for her contributions to teaching, including the Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2022 and the Experiential Education Rising Leader Award in 2019. She is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the educational landscape, contributing actively to various professional organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Society for Experiential Education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Seed Success Award

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Experiential Education Rising Leader Award

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Diversity Award

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Jane S. Link Outstanding Teaching Award

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
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.