Dr. Eric Chang

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Biography

Eric C.C. Chang is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University. He joined MSU in 2003 after receiving his Ph.D. from UCLA. His research focuses on comparative political economy, political institutions, political corruption, and democratization in developing democracies. Dr. Chang employs formal theory and quantitative methodology to analyze substantive political and economic phenomena. His notable article, “Electoral Systems, District Magnitude Corruption,” co-authored with Miriam Golden, was awarded the 2008 Lawrence Longley Award by the American Political Science Association's Organized Section on Representation and Electoral Systems. His work has been published in renowned journals including the Journal of Politics, British Journal of Political Science, World Politics, Comparative Political Studies, and European Journal of Political Research. He teaches graduate-level courses on political methodology, political economy, parties and elections, as well as undergraduate courses on Asian politics.

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Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology