Dr. Kandy Mckeown

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kandy Patrick McKeown has over 15 years of experience working with adult learners in various capacities, notably in academic advising at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University and a Master of Science in Psychology from Capella University. McKeown completed her doctorate in Psychology at Northcentral University. She is passionate about retention and persistence among Generation College Students and employs student engaged learning techniques to enhance relationship building in large class settings. Outside of academia, her personal interests include gardening, participating in running events, and managing two businesses focused on photography and charcuterie boards, as well as cooking and baking. She is also dedicated to spending quality time with her five grandchildren, who are between the ages of 12 and 17, along with her pets.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology