Dr. Vaughn Watson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vaughn W. M. Watson is an associate professor in Secondary English Education. His research focuses on creative artistic literacy and language learning practices within Black African immigrant youth in educational contexts and communities of the global African Diaspora. He is the author of "Educating African Immigrant Youth: Schooling Civic Engagement K–12 Schools" published by Teachers College Press in June 2024, and co-edited a work with Michelle Knight-Manuel and Patriann Smith.

Research Interests

Creative Artistic Literacy Language Learning Practices African Diaspora Education

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology