Dr. Matt Giani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matt Giani is a research associate professor in the Department of Sociology and a faculty affiliate in the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute (TxBSPI) at the University of Texas at Austin. His research examines policies, programs, and interventions that promote social mobility and reinforce social stratification in K-12 and higher education, focusing on strategies that enhance college access and success for low-income students. Giani has methodological expertise in quantitative methods, utilizing experimental and quasi-experimental techniques to support causal inference in educational research. He has extensive experience working with national and statewide longitudinal data through the Education Research Center (ERC) at the University of Texas at Austin.

Research Interests

Courses

ELP 390S: Social/Cultural Context of Education ELP 392P: Advanced Quantitative Design/Analysis ELP 384H: Policy Implementation

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.