Dr. Mark Axelrod

Professor

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Biography

Mark Axelrod holds a joint appointment in the James Madison College and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. He specializes in international environmental law and politics, focusing on topics such as democratic institutions, environmental governance, and justice outcomes related to natural resources. Professor Axelrod teaches a variety of courses, including International Environmental Law and Policy, Natural Resources Environmental Governance, Public International Law, and a first-year senior seminar in James Madison College. He has facilitated workshops on conservation strategies for Malawian educators and government officials and is currently engaged in research that examines institutional changes in international environmental law, the local implementation of international principles in India, and the gendered impacts of marine fisheries policy. His work has been published in journals like World Development and Marine Policy, and he is active with several organizations, including the International Studies Association and the Scholars Strategy Network. He sits on the Editorial Board of Global Environmental Politics and contributes to the International Environmental Agreements Database.

Research Interests

Courses

International Environmental Law Policy Natural Resources Environmental Governance Public International Law Politics International Economic Relations

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology