Dr. Marilyn Cohen

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Biography

Marilyn Cohen is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Washington College of Education, with primary research interests in media literacy education and community service. She focuses on the need for media literacy in a world where media saturates everyday life. Emphasizing the importance of teaching youth about media influences, she has directed the NW Center of Excellence in Media Literacy since the early 1990s, which has implemented strategies to address issues such as teen pregnancy, substance abuse, and nutritional health through media literacy. Dr. Cohen has collaborated with Washington State University on a five-year program aimed at evaluating family-based media literacy approaches to improve youth nutrition, supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and various public health organizations. She has played a significant role in promoting workshops and conferences on media literacy and has contributed significantly to national discussions on media literacy education, serving as chair of a national summit in 2007.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.