Dr. Oi Man Kwok

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Oi Man Kwok. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Oi-Man Kwok received his Ph.D. in 2005 from Arizona State University and is currently a Professor in the Educational Psychology department at Texas A&M University, specializing in Research, Measurement, and Statistics. His research interests focus on examining methodological issues related to multilevel modeling and structural equation modeling, particularly in applications relevant to educational and psychological research. Over the years, he has coauthored more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and has been actively involved in federally funded projects, amounting to over $10 million in total funding. Kwok has received several accolades including the Outstanding New Faculty Award from the College of Education and Human Development in 2007 and the Teaching Excellence Award from the Texas A&M University System in 2010. He is also recognized for his commitment to mentoring; he has guided over ten doctoral students to completion, many of whom now hold faculty positions at international universities. His teaching includes graduate-level courses on educational statistics and research methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-08-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Currently serves as a Professor in the Educational Psychology Department, focusing on research, measurement, and statistics.

Awards

#

Outstanding Faculty Mentoring Award

2018-01-01
#

Outstanding Service Award

2018-01-01
#

Outstanding New Faculty Award

2007-01-01

Courses

EPSY636. Techniques Research EPSY640. Statistical Analysis in Educational Research EPSY651. Theory of Structural Equation Modeling EPSY652. Theory of Hierarchical Linear Modeling EPSY653. Advanced Structural Equation Modeling EPSY683. Field Practicum EPSY684. Professional Internship EPSY685. Directed Studies

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.