Dr. Michael Nelson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Nelson, associate professor of political science and affiliate law faculty, specializes in American politics, state politics, and judicial politics. His research examines the effects of judicial elections and the development of law, as well as the determinants of public support for state and federal courts in the United States. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.A. in Political Science and English from Drake University. His research has been published or is forthcoming in notable journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Law and Courts, Political Research Quarterly, State Politics & Policy Quarterly, and Judicature.

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Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.