Dr. Karen Halttunen

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Research Interests

19th Century Cultural Intellectual History Early American History

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in History, specializing in U.S. cultural and intellectual history.

Professor

1991-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Taught history courses with a focus on American culture.

Professor

1990-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Focused on courses in American culture and history.

Associate Professor

1983-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Provided instruction in history and developed curriculum.

Assistant Professor

1979-01-01 — 1983-01-01

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Engaged in teaching and conducting research in the field of history.

Awards

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Fellow

2003-01-01
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Fellow

1995-01-01
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Distinguished Fellow

2006-01-01
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Outstanding Mentor Award

2001-01-01
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Honorable Mention

1999-01-01

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.