Dr. Mark Regnerus

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Biography

Mark Regnerus is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin, with affiliations to the Population Research Center. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a B.A. in Sociology from Trinity Christian College. Regnerus's research primarily focuses on sexual behavior, family dynamics, marriage, and religion. He has authored over 40 published works, including the books 'Premarital Sex in America: Young Americans Meet, Mate, and Think About Marrying' and 'Forbidden Fruit: Sex, Religion, and Lives of American Teenagers', which examine the influences of societal norms and religious beliefs on the sexual decisions of young individuals. His 2012 study in the 'Social Science Research' journal highlights the benefits of stable marriage for young adults. Additionally, he has contributed to various media outlets, including Slate and the New Yorker. Regnerus served on the Editorial Boards of the 'Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion' and the 'Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion', and participated in numerous academic associations related to sociology and religion.

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Experience

Professor

2000-08-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and researching as a faculty member in the Department of Sociology.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.