Dr. Mary Scudder

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mary F. (Molly) Scudder specializes in democratic theory, emphasizing political communication and the ways citizens with diverse and conflicting political and moral commitments can come together for public life in a democratic manner. Her research focuses on the intricacies of political decision-making, particularly how everyday conversations shape people's political opinions. She has authored several books and research articles addressing these themes, contributing to the ongoing discourse in Political Theory and Political Philosophy. Scudder's work also investigates the role of empathy and listening in democratic deliberation, as well as the measurement of democratic listening quality.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.