Dr. Michael Fotos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Michael Fotos is the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Environmental Studies and a Lecturer in Political Science at Yale University. His teaching and research focus on providing a greater understanding of the applications of political theory, institutional design, constitutional choice, and policy analysis. His work particularly emphasizes coal mining regulation, voter turnout, and ecosystem services. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Fotos is a founding faculty volunteer on the board of the Warrior-Scholar Project, a national nonprofit focused on helping enlisted veterans gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in college. He previously served as faculty in the graduate public policy program at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and has an extensive academic background including a BA from Yale College and a Ph.D. from Indiana University.

Research Interests

Courses

Yale EVST 060 Topics Environmental Justice EP&E 390/EVST 212/PLSC 212 Democracy Sustainability EP&E 248/PLSC 256 American Political Institutions EVST 496 Senior Research Project Colloquium

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.