Dr. Charles Mcclean

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charles McClean is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Yale University. His research primarily revolves around comparative politics, with a particular focus on the political dynamics of aging in Japan. His work has been published in several prestigious journals, including the British Journal of Political Science, Comparative Political Studies, Nature Medicine, Political Behavior, and Political Psychology. Additionally, McClean's research insights have been featured in widely recognized news outlets such as Asahi Shimbun, Nikkei Shimbun, National Public Radio, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. He is currently finalizing a book manuscript titled 'Silver Democracy: Youth Representation in an Aging Japan,' which investigates the causes and consequences of youth underrepresentation in democratic settings.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.