Dr. Michael Messner

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Research Interests

Gender Sport Gender-Based Violence War Peace

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Retired from active teaching and research, contributing to the field as needed.

Associate Professor

1994-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Oversaw various courses and contributed to academic development.

Assistant Professor

1987-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Engaged in teaching and research activities.

Lecturer

1983-01-01 — 1987-01-01

California State University, Hayward • Hayward, CA

Provided instruction in sociology.

Instructor

1980-01-01 — 1983-01-01

Chabot College • Hayward, CA

Conducted courses in sociology.

Teaching Assistant

1979-01-01 — 1982-01-01

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Assisted professors in research and instruction.

Instructor

1976-09-01 — 1978-06-01

Sacramento City College • Sacramento, CA

Taught courses in social science.

Instructor

1976-01-01 — 1976-06-01

California State University, Chico • Chico, CA

Delivered introductory courses in sociology.

Awards

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USC Mellon Mentoring Award

2012-01-01
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CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award for Play: Critical Essays on Gender and Sport

2008-01-01
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Distinguished Scholarship Award

2015-01-01

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
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  • 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.