Dr. Christopher Stout

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Stout’s research focuses on politics concerning underrepresented groups in the United States. His work explores how political elites of color use messaging strategies to enhance electoral support and investigates the social factors that shape group identity. To answer critical questions, he employs a wide variety of data sources, including public statements by politicians and outreach public opinion polling. His research has appeared in dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles and features an award-winning book titled 'Bringing Race Back: Black Politicians, Deracialization, Voting Behavior and the Age of Obama: A Case Study in Identity Politics: Polarization, Realignment, Demographic Change, and the Efficacy of Racial Appeals.'

Research Interests

Political Science Underrepresented Groups Political Elites Messaging Strategies Electoral Support Group Identity Public Opinion Voting Behavior Identity Politics

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).