Dr. Deondra Rose

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Biography

Deondra Rose is a Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy and a faculty member in the Departments of History and Political Science at Duke University. Her research examines U.S. higher education policy, political behavior, American political development, and the politics of inequality, with a focus on gender, race, and socioeconomic status. Her recent publication, "Power Black Excellence: HBCUs Fight American Democracy," explores the significant role historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played in shaping American political development. Rose has also authored "Citizens Degree: Higher Education Policy Changing Gender Dynamics American Citizenship," which analyzes landmark U.S. higher education policies, including the National Defense Education Act, the Higher Education Act, and Title IX, highlighting their impact on women's progress. A graduate of the University of Georgia, where she was summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, Rose obtained her M.A. and Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University, specializing in American politics and public policy.

Research Interests

Courses

PUBPOL 301: Political Analysis POLSCI 310: Political Analysis

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)