Dr. Erik Gartzke

Professor

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Biography

Professor Gartzke studies the impact of information on war, peace, and international institutions. His research emphasizes the necessity for students of international politics to be aware of how leaders operate and the foundational processes shaping international relations. His work has been featured in reputable journals including the American Journal of Political Science, International Organization, International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and Journal of Politics. He is currently focused on authoring books and numerous articles related to globalization and democratic peace.

Research Interests

Information Warfare Peace International Institutions

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).