Dr. Patrick Slattery

Professor

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Biography

Patrick Slattery is a Professor and the Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses on Philosophy of Education, Curriculum Theory, Social Foundations of Education, and Arts-Based Research. Slattery has authored significant texts, including 'Curriculum Development in the Postmodern Era' and has collaborated on various educational publications focusing on ethics and curriculum theory. His research contributions have been published in esteemed journals such as the Harvard Educational Review and Journal of Curriculum Studies, addressing themes of social justice, visual culture, and transformative pedagogy. He has served as the past-president of the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies and has been actively involved in multiple committees within the American Educational Research Association. Slattery continues to engage in scholarly discourse regarding educational practices that promote a compassionate, ecologically sustainable global culture. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from AERA Division B. Slattery’s academic background includes a Ph.D. in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University and a range of educational degrees focused on administration and theology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and research in curriculum theory, philosophy of education, and social foundations of education.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

2019-01-01
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Fellow

2018-01-01

Courses

EDCI489 Special Topics EDCI634 Reflective Inquiry EDCI638 Trends Curriculum and Instruction EDCI644 Curriculum Development EDCI647 Curriculum Theory EDCI648 Urban Schools & Community EDCI655 Contemporary Visual Culture EDCI662 Philosophy Theories of Education

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
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  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
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Specialization Notes

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