Dr. Latasha Holden

Assistant Professor

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Biography

LaTasha R. Holden is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois. She specializes in cognitive psychology and developmental psychology, focusing on understanding learning processes and factors that influence achievement and motivation. Her research areas include working memory, long-term memory, and cognition, as well as diverse pedagogical approaches to learning. Holden is committed to exploring culturally informed strategies to enhance educational outcomes, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in her research practice. She encourages student engagement and research opportunities through her lab, the Learning Achievement Motivation Processes (LAMP) Lab.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.