Dr. William Purdy

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Biography

William C. Purdy is a Lecturer at the UCLA School of Education & Information Studies, focusing on higher education law and international higher education. He emphasizes the history of higher education in the Western United States and federal state financial aid programs. Purdy is also the Program Director for UCLA's Summer Study Abroad Program in Copenhagen, Denmark. He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Organizational Change from UCLA and a J.D. from Florida State University. His research interests include education policy, international comparative education, and organizational change. He has authored several publications on the impact of financial aid on students' college choices and the dynamics of higher education reforms. Purdy's academic background includes a B.A. in History from the University of Florida.

Research Interests

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.