Dr. Ani Sarkissian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ani Sarkissian is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University, specializing in the study of religion and politics, democratization, authoritarianism, and civil society. She is the author of 'Varieties of Religious Repression: Governments Restrict Religion' published by Oxford University Press in 2015. Her work has been featured in prominent academic journals such as Democratization, Politics and Religion, and the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. Sarkissian's research has received support from various grants, including the National Science Foundation, the International Research Exchanges Board (IREX), and the John Templeton Foundation. She is also a core faculty member of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University. Sarkissian earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from UCLA in 2006 and joined Michigan State University in 2007.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology