Dr. Cheryl Mattingly

Professor

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Biography

Cheryl Mattingly is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Southern California. Her primary research interests include medical anthropology, ethics, chronic illness, cultural narratives, disability, and health disparities. Mattingly has extensively explored the intersections of narrative, culture, and healthcare, contributing to our understanding of how personal and cultural narratives shape health experiences and practices. She has been involved in various projects related to culturally competent mental health care and has collaborated on numerous NIH grants aimed at enhancing the understanding of chronic illness within diverse populations. Notably, she served as the director of the Health, Humanity, and Culture Initiative at USC and has held visiting professor positions in Denmark. Her work has been recognized with various awards, including the John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship and an honorary doctorate from Aarhus University, Denmark. Mattingly has published numerous articles and books on these subjects, contributing significantly to the fields of anthropology and medical humanities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in Anthropology.

Director

2004-01-01 — Present

Health, Humanity Cultural Initiative • Dornsife College of Arts and Sciences, USC

Leading initiatives focused on health and cultural anthropology.

Awards

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John Simon Guggenheim Fellow

2017-01-01
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Honorary Doctorate

2018-01-01

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.