Dr. Maria Coolican

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Coolican is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's Marsal Family School of Education. Her expertise lies in language acquisition theory and practices, student teacher learning development, and the role of phenomena in preservice teacher education. She is particularly interested in reforming teacher education, enhancing student teaching, and navigating public school restructuring and urban education dynamics, including Catholic education. With extensive experience in various educational roles, including high school teacher, assistant principal, and principal, Coolican has made significant contributions to the field of educational leadership and policy. She earned her PhD from the University of Michigan and has been involved in initiatives focusing on national standards in education.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science