Dr. Andrea Eastman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrea Lane Eastman is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Southern California, where she has been active in the Children’s Data Network since 2019. The Children’s Data Network provides a platform for the linkage and analysis of population-level administrative data sources to inform policies and programs affecting children. Eastman focuses on using linked administrative data to answer policy-relevant questions in child protection and juvenile justice systems. Her research portfolio emphasizes the application of data analytics to derive insights that can improve the welfare of children and families.

Research Interests

Child Protection Juvenile Justice Systems Data Linkage Policy Analysis

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.