Dr. Susan Curtis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Curtis is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she has been teaching since 2001. She completed her Ph.D. in Accountancy at the University of Illinois in 2000, after obtaining a B.A. in Anthropology from Grinnell College in 1986. With extensive experience in higher education, she has held various positions, including Lecturer, Visiting Assistant Professor, and Instructor. Susan's research interests focus on teaching and learning methodologies, assessment techniques, and action research philosophies within the accounting domain. She is dedicated to integrating real-world applications and ethical considerations into her courses. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning opportunities and a framework that helps students understand the critical decision-making processes associated with accounting information in business contexts. Her contributions to the field of education have been acknowledged through various awards, including the Student Success Impact Award from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois. Additionally, she has served in numerous editorial and leadership roles within professional accounting organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer Accountancy

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching advanced accountancy courses and guiding students through practical applications of accounting principles.

Lecturer Accountancy

2001-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Instructed various accountancy courses, focusing on foundational concepts and student engagement.

Visiting Assistant Professor Accountancy

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducted research and taught undergraduate and graduate level accounting courses.

Instructor

1992-01-01 — 1992-12-31

Wichita State University • Wichita, KS

Taught introductory accounting courses, focusing on fundamental accounting principles.

Awards

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Student Success Impact Award

2025-01-01

Courses

Decision Making (ACCY 302) Ethics (ACCY 516)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.