Dr. Christian Phillips

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christian Dyogi Phillips is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on the intersection of race, gender, and immigration within American politics. Phillips is currently working on a book manuscript titled 'Run: Race, Gender, Immigration, American Elections,' which examines how growing immigrant communities are altering the roles that race and gender play in American electoral politics and the concept of descriptive representation. His ongoing research includes an analysis of substantive representation by elected officials of immigrant communities, highlighting the complexities and nuances of these intersections in contemporary political contexts.

Research Interests

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.