Dr. Tyrone Howard

Professor

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Biography

Tyrone Howard is a Professor at the School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA, where he holds the Pritzker Family Endowed Chair in Education. His research focuses on issues related to race, culture, and access to educational opportunities for minoritized student populations. He is the author of several influential works, including the best-selling books 'Why Race & Culture Matter in Schools' and 'All Students Thrive.' Howard, a native of Compton, California, has also served as a classroom teacher and is a member of the National Academy of Education and an AERA Fellow. He plays a key role in several educational programs and research centers at UCLA, such as the Educational Leadership Program and the UCLA Black Male Institute, which aims to better support Black male students in education. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington and has received the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award for his excellence in education.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and researching topics related to race, culture, and educational access.

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.