Dr. Jennifer Hook

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer L. Hook is the Florence Everline Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California, where she also serves as Chair of the Department of Sociology. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Washington in 2006. Her research interests include gender stratification, family demography, work-family policy, and comparative sociology. Hook examines how social contexts shape gendered divisions of work and care, focusing on various aspects such as women's employment, fathers’ time with children, and the division of household labor. Her work has been published in top-tier journals, including the American Sociological Review and Social Forces. Hook has received several accolades for her contributions to the field, including the IPUMS Time Use Research Award and the USC Mellon Mentoring Award for her role in mentoring graduate students. She has participated in numerous prestigious academic committees and has been recognized as a member of the Sociological Research Association.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Professor of Sociology, conducting research and teaching.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Associate Professor of Sociology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor of Sociology.

Awards

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Elected Member

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IPUMS Time Use Research Award

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Finalist

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USC Mellon Mentoring Award

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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship

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Aldi J.M. Hagenaars Memorial Award

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Fulbright Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.