Dr. Yu Qian

Professor

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Biography

Yu Qian is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the School of Education and Information Studies. As a visiting researcher from East China Normal University, she specializes in early childhood education and pedagogy. With over 200 academic publications, including books and journal articles, Qian has made significant contributions to the field of early childhood curriculum and educational policy in China. She has served as a consultant for government policy on early childhood education legislation, particularly in Shanghai, where she played a key role in drafting legal provisions for early childhood education. In addition to her research, she is a vice president of the Family Education Committee and holds affiliations with multiple educational institutions in China. She has been a visiting scholar at UCLA and has engaged in co-training doctoral students at Harvard University. Her accolades include the ECNU Teaching Prize and recognition for her impact on early childhood education practices in China.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Researcher

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Conducted research in early childhood education and pedagogy.

Director

— Present

ECE Pedagogy Study Office • Shanghai, China

Provided government policy consulting and expert advice on Chinese early childhood education legislation.

Awards

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Teacher Award

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
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  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.