Dr. Víctor Cervantes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Victor H. Cervantes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois. He specializes in Cognitive Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, with a focus on Mathematical Psychology, data measurement, and psychometrics. His research explores the foundations of probability and probabilistic contextuality in learning environments, advancing theoretical frameworks to better understand knowledge acquisition in psychological sciences. Dr. Cervantes earned his Ph.D. in Mathematical Computational Cognitive Science from Purdue University. He has received a prestigious J. William Fulbright Fellowship for his doctoral studies, which highlights his commitment and contribution to the field. His work entails providing deeper insights into measurement theory and its application in psychological assessment, fostering innovative methodologies that enhance learning and educational outcomes.

Research Interests

Awards

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J. William Fulbright Fellowship

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
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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