Dr. Craig Stanford

Professor

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Biography

Craig Stanford is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at the University of Southern California. He has conducted extensive field research on wild great apes, monkeys, and reptiles, focusing on ecological relationships among primate species sharing tropical forest ecosystems. His work spans over 15 years of research on chimpanzee behavioral ecology in East Africa and collaborations studying mountain gorillas. Stanford’s research interests include direct projects involving graduate students in great ape behavioral ecology and conservation biology field studies on reptiles in Mexico. He has published numerous academic works and has presented at various conferences, contributing significantly to the fields of primate behavior, ecology, human evolution, and herpetology. Stanford has been involved in several IUCN Red List workshops, focusing on conservation biology, highlighting his commitment to ecological research and education. He received the USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award in 2016-2017 and has been a distinguished lecturer in various international platforms.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Anthropology.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Visiting Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology.

Research Associate

— Present

Los Angeles County Natural History Museum • Los Angeles, CA

Research Associate in the field of Herpetology.

Awards

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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award

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Allan Wilson Distinguished Lecturer

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USC Associates Award

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USC Phi Kappa Phi Faculty Recognition Award

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
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  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.