Dr. Titichia Jackson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Titichia M. Jackson develops and teaches substantive bar preparation courses and skills development courses at Dickinson Law. As a licensed attorney, she has extensive legal practice experience and applies cognitive psychology concepts in her classroom teaching. Professor Jackson collaborates with faculty to incorporate innovative learning strategies into Dickinson Law’s curriculum, preparing students for the challenges of law school and the bar exam. She began her legal career in private practice in Durham, North Carolina, focusing on family law. Prior to her current role, Professor Jackson directed bar preparation at North Carolina Central University School of Law and taught legal reasoning and analysis courses. She is actively involved in various professional organizations, including serving as treasurer-elect for the Association of Academic Support Educators and chair for the AALS Section on Academic Support. Her published work includes research on growth mindset learning and bar exam success, and she presents on topics related to legal education and academic success.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-08-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law • Carlisle, PA

Develops and teaches courses focusing on bar preparation and academic skill development.

Director of Bar Preparation

— 2020-07-31

North Carolina Central University School of Law • Durham, NC

Managed bar preparation programs and taught courses in legal reasoning.

Director of Legal Education

— Present

BARBRI Inc. •

Provided support and resources for law students preparing for the bar exam.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.