Dr. Katherine Muenks

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine Muenks studies what motivates students to learn and how teachers, parents, and peers create equitable, motivationally supportive environments. She takes a social-cognitive approach to studying motivation, emphasizing people's beliefs and perceptions. Her goal is to contribute knowledge that supports students' learning.

Research Interests

Student Academic Motivation Motivational Beliefs Growth Mindset Teacher Effects on Student Motivation STEM Education

Courses

EDP 382D: 20-Curr Issues Motivation EDP 398T: College Teaching Methodology ALD 320: Cognit, Human Learn, Motiv EDP 382D: 6-Motivation Emotion

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.