Dr. Kenji Hakuta

Professor

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Biography

Kenji Hakuta is the Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education, Emeritus at the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of educational policy, literacy, language psychology, and the standards of teaching. He has served as a professor emeritus of linguistics by courtesy at Stanford University since 2019. Hakuta’s work focuses on the intersection of language and education, and he has published extensively in these areas. As an emeritus faculty member, he continues to influence education through research and scholarship and maintains an active presence in academic affairs.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council

— Present

Graduate School of Education • Stanford University

Serves as an Emeritus Faculty member, contributing to the academic council and maintaining an active role in research and scholarship.

Courses

EDUC 480 EDUC 180 EDUC 490 EDUC 190 EDUC 140 EDUC 185 EDUC 470 EDUC 380

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.