Dr. Jeff Conroy Krutz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeff Conroy-Krutz is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, where he is also a core faculty member of the African Studies Center. His research interests encompass media information, ethnicity, clientelism, electoral campaigns, and polarization in Africa, with a particular focus on experimental methods. Conroy-Krutz's ongoing work involves examining radio-based initiatives aimed at combating hate speech and promoting democratic engagement in African countries, including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mali, Niger, and Rwanda. He has conducted extensive research in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda. His scholarly contributions have been published in various leading journals such as African Affairs, the British Journal of Political Science, Comparative Political Studies, Electoral Studies, and others. His projects have secured funding from esteemed organizations including the National Science Foundation and USAID. He earned his PhD in political science from Columbia University and has served as an editor for the Afrobarometer Working Papers Series.

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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