Dr. Christie Sennott

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christie Sennott is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Purdue University. Her research focuses on the social, cultural, and structural factors that influence sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and family formation. She addresses issues of gender and gender inequality, and analyzes these questions in various contexts, including the United States, South Korea, China, India, and sub-Saharan Africa. Sennott employs mixed methods in her research, integrating robust statistical analyses with large-scale longitudinal databases and in-depth interviews. Her work has been supported by prestigious organizations, including the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Sennott has been published in high-impact journals such as Demography, Social Problems, and Gender & Society. She has received several awards for her research and teaching, including the Kenneth T. Kofmehl Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award and the Burkhart Award for Excellence in Family Research. Currently, she serves as the Principal Investigator for a grant focused on reproductive healthcare deserts and inequalities in maternal and infant health, funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence in Discovery and Creative Endeavors Award

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Kenneth T. Kofmehl Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Burkhart Award for Excellence in Family Research

Courses

SOC 339: Sociology Global Development SOC 382: Introduction Statistics Sociology SOC 350: Sociology Family SOC 450: Gender Roles Modern Society SOC 580: Methods Social Research SOC 609G: Sociology Gender

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.