Dr. Patricia Mcdonough

Professor

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Biography

Patricia McDonough is a Research Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the School of Education & Information Studies. She specializes in educational policy and analysis, particularly focusing on issues related to college access and organizational change within educational institutions. McDonough earned her Ph.D. in Administration Policy Analysis from Stanford University in 1992. Her research encompasses a range of topics, including the cultural dimensions of college preparation, the challenges faced by rural colleges, and the perspectives of African-American and Latino students regarding community colleges. She has co-authored significant publications that explore these themes and contribute to a deeper understanding of the educational landscape, especially concerning access and equity in higher education.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.