Dr. Ann Frost

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ann Frost is an Associate Teaching Professor in Law, Societies & Justice at the University of Washington. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Washington in 2014 and her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 2000. Ann's research is primarily focused on state sentencing policies, issues surrounding the War on Drugs, and the challenges faced by racial and ethnic minorities within the criminal justice system. Having practiced as a criminal defense attorney and public defender for 15 years, Ann's professional experience deeply informs her interest in examining the political, legal, and sociological factors that influence American criminal justice. She teaches courses such as Miscarriages of Justice, Punishment: Theory and Practice, as well as various classes within the Sociology of Law and Society. Her commitment to enriching student understanding of these vital issues drives her continued research and teaching.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.