Dr. Megan Becker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Megan Becker is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in the School of International Relations at the University of Southern California. She specializes in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. Dr. Becker teaches courses on UN Peacekeeping and civil war security-related issues. Her research interests center on military politics in developing countries, particularly focusing on coups, military intervention, and the hiring of private military companies, commonly referred to as mercenaries. She earned her PhD in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.

Research Interests

Military Politics International Relations Political Economy UN Peacekeeping Civil War Security

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.