Dr. Mary Rose

Professor

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Biography

Mary Rose is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches courses on social science, law, social psychology, and research methods. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in social psychology from Duke University. Her research primarily focuses on jury decision making, lay participation in legal systems, and public perceptions of justice. Notably, she has been the principal investigator of a landmark study on decision making among 50 deliberating juries in Pima County, Arizona. Mary Rose has served on editorial boards for several prestigious journals including Law & Social Inquiry and Law & Society Review. Her work has been cited in various court cases, including notable decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2022, she was named the Director of the Human Dimensions Organizations program at UT, which offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees addressing people-centered issues and challenges in organizational contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

SOC 336P • Social Psychology Law SOC 330P • Sociology & Social Psychology SOC 322L • Law Organizations: Hon HDO 322L • Law Organizations: Hon

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
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.