Dr. L Ward

Professor

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Biography

L. Monique Ward is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. With a Ph.D. from the University of California-Los Angeles, she is recognized for her research on media effects and adolescent development. Her work focuses on how children's and adolescents' conceptions of gender and sexuality are shaped by the media, peers, and family dynamics. She investigates the processes of sexual socialization and how media portrayals influence adolescents' attitudes and expectations regarding dating and sexual relationships. Ward's research examines the intersectionality of gender ideologies, body image, race, and sexuality, contributing significantly to the fields of media psychology and developmental psychology.

Research Interests

Awards

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APA Division 7 Mentor Award

2025-06-18

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science