Dr. Courtney Morris

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Courtney Desiree Morris is an Associate Professor in Gender Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a visual and conceptual artist whose research focuses on critical race theory, feminist theory, and the intersection of race and environmental politics within the African Diaspora. Morris is currently finalizing her book 'Defend Sunrise: Black Women’s Activism Geography Race Nicaragua', which explores the resilience of black women activists against the historical and contemporary manifestations of racialized state violence and economic exclusion. Her forthcoming project investigates the racial politics surrounding energy production and territorial dispossession in the Gulf South and South Africa. Morris's work appears in notable publications, including the 'American Anthropologist' and 'Journal of Women, Gender, & Families of Color'.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.