Dr. Laura Apol

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Apol is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at the College of Education, Michigan State University. She is a poet who has published widely in the areas of poetry, education, children's and young adult literature, and arts-based research methodologies. Throughout her career, she has worked in a number of international contexts, including Rwanda and Indonesia. Apol's scholarly contributions include her book 'Poetry, Poetic Inquiry, Rwanda: Engaging Lives' published by Springer International in 2021, which reflects her commitment to using poetry as a tool for education and research.

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