Background
Kowitz, Gerald Thomas was born on March 30, 1928 in Port Huron, Michigan, United States. Son of William Carl and Laura Martha Marie (von Hochleitner) Kowitz.
Kowitz, Gerald Thomas was born on March 30, 1928 in Port Huron, Michigan, United States. Son of William Carl and Laura Martha Marie (von Hochleitner) Kowitz.
Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1948; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1954.
Association professor, U. Arkansas, 1955-1957; coordinator experimental programs, New York State Department Education, 1957-1963; director, bureau of Research U. Houston, 1963-1966; professor human development, U. Oklahoma, Norman, 1966-1987; professor Ednl. Psychology, U. Oklahoma, Norman, since 1987; assistant dean budgets and special projects, U. Oklahoma, 1968-1971. Consultant in field.
Served with United States Navy, 1945-1947. Served with United States Army, 1949-1954. Member American Psychological Association, American Educational Research Association, National Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Norma Maxine Giess, November 25, 1953. Children– Gerda Kristine, Marie Louise, Laura Marlane.