Dr. Kristen Renn

Professor

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Biography

Kristen Renn is a professor in the Department of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education at Michigan State University, where she also serves as the associate dean for undergraduate studies. Her research focuses on student success, learning, and development in higher education. In 2021, she was appointed as the Mildred B. Erickson Distinguished Chair in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education. Renn's current work emphasizes the experiences of low-income, first-generation students as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender college students.

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