Dr. Michelle Young

Professor

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Biography

Michelle D. Young is the Dean of the Berkeley School of Education. She has developed a strong reputation as an innovative and ethical leader with a deep commitment to diversity and social justice. Young has held various leadership positions in higher education and the nonprofit sector for over 20 years, most notably as the Executive Director of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), an international consortium of more than 100 research institutions focused on educational leadership and administration. Her work significantly increased the focus on research related to leadership preparation and has influenced policy makers in education. Young's publications include more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and several books that examine critical educational policies. She has received multiple awards for her scholarship and contributions to the field. Additionally, she co-founded and co-directs the INSPIRE Leadership Collaborative, which emphasizes the evaluation of educator preparation programs.

Research Interests

Critical Studies of Race, Class, & Gender Policy, Politics, & Leadership Social Research Methodologies

Experience

Dean

— Present

Berkeley School of Education • Berkeley, CA

Executive Director

— Present

University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) •

Awards

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Edwin M. Bridges Award

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JRLE William J. Davis Awards

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Emerald Literati Award

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.