Dr. Jody Armour

Professor

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Biography

Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California. Since joining the faculty in 1995, he has developed a strong expertise in personal injury claims, racial justice, and the intersection of race and legal decision-making. Armour is a widely published scholar and has made substantial contributions to prominent law reviews including Stanford Law Review and California Law Review. His published work, including the book 'Negrophobia: An American Cautionary Tale', addresses critical issues related to the Black Lives Matter movement, such as racial profiling and mass incarceration. In addition to his academic duties, Armour has served as a legal analyst for various major television networks, where he discusses complex legal issues. His teaching covers an array of subjects including Criminal Law and Torts, and he frequently engages with interdisciplinary approaches to social justice through multimedia analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, California

Teaching a variety of subjects including Criminal Law, Torts, and the role of stereotypes and prejudice in legal contexts.

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.