Dr. Jennifer Glass

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Glass is a Centennial Commission Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has published over 60 academic articles and books. Her research interests focus on work and family issues, including gender stratification and telecommuting. She examines new labor practices and diversity issues within the STEM labor force, as well as the impact of religious ideology on women's economic attainment. Glass has received several prestigious awards, including the Jessie Bernard Award from the American Sociological Association and the Harriet Presser Award from the Population Association of America. She served as Vice-President of the American Sociological Association and has chaired several sections within the organization. Her work often appears in high-impact journals such as the American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, and Demography. Currently, she is investigating the demands placed on U.S. mothers and the effects of governmental work-family policies on families' mental and physical health.

Research Interests

Courses

Hon Soc Sci:methods/Theory Fertility Reproduction

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.