Dr. Jin Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jin Wang is an Assistant Professor at UCLA School of Education and Information Studies. His research employs a combination of behavioral assessments and neuroimaging techniques, including fMRI, MRI, and DTI. He uses both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs to examine individual differences in linguistic development and their influence on academic achievement. His research aims to construct a neurocognitive model that interprets the underlying mechanisms of language development, including phonological, semantic, and syntactic aspects. This model focuses on children from birth to ten years old and analyzes the linguistic processes associated with reading and mathematical skills. Wang's expertise includes Human Development, Psychology, Language, Literacy, Learning Neuroscience, and Disability Studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

UCLA School of Education and Information Studies • Los Angeles, CA

Conducting research and teaching in the areas of education and human development.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.