Dr. Maria Lewis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Lewis conducts research that draws from her background in law and education, particularly relating to equity and diversity. Specifically, her research employs multi-methodological approaches to explore ways laws and policies hinder support for achievement equity within educational contexts. Her dissertation examined the implementation and provision of federal special education law, with particular concerns about student discipline. Prior to joining the faculty at Penn State, Maria served as a School Administration Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, where she was responsible for special education procedural compliance and complaint investigations.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.