Dr. Joel Migdal

Professor

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Biography

Joel S. Migdal is the Robert F. Philip Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington's Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. He has held positions as an associate professor at Harvard University's Government Department and as a senior lecturer at Tel-Aviv University. Throughout his career, Migdal has significantly contributed to the field of International Studies, focusing on issues related to development, foreign policy, and Jewish studies. He is known for his leadership in establishing the International Studies Program at the University of Washington. Over the years, he has received several accolades for his contributions to education, including the University of Washington’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 1993 and the Washington State Governor’s Writers Award in 1994. In 2006, he was recognized with the Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award and in 2008, he received the Provost Distinguished Lectureship. His extensive work and research have made him a prominent figure in understanding global interactions, particularly in the Middle East.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Teaching Award

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Governor’s Writers Award

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Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award

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Distinguished Lectureship

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.