Dr. Rob Scott

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rob Scott is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Global Development Section at Cornell University, focusing on politically-engaged education and sustainable food production. He has taught courses on educational theory, educational history, education policy, and sustainability in horticulture. Scott’s current research aims to create educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals, having previously served as the Executive Director of the Cornell Prison Education Program, which expanded to operate in four prisons and served 200 students annually, granting 100 college degrees. In 2016, he received the 'Champions of Change' award from the White House for his work with students affected by the criminal justice system. His publications appear in notable journals, including American Studies and Human Ecology Review, and he is affiliated with Cornell’s Education Minor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Minor in Crime, Prisons, and Education Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S).

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture