Dr. Nina Eliasoph

Professor

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Biography

Nina Eliasoph is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on political sociology, cultural sociology, and ethnography, with a particular interest in civic engagement and the role of voluntary associations in society. She has published several influential works, including 'Avoiding Politics: Americans Produce Apathy in Everyday Life' and 'Making Volunteers: Civic Life at Welfare’s End'. Her work analyzes the complexities of civic participation and the implications of grassroots organizations and NGOs on society. She conducts research exploring how civic political organizations operate within diverse communities and uses interpretive methodologies to understand their dynamics. In addition to her academic publications, which range across both book chapters and journal articles, Eliasoph is also involved in interdisciplinary projects and has taught various courses on sociological theory and political sociology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Full Professor in the Department of Sociology. Affiliated faculty at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Associate Professor

2004-08-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Tenured faculty position in the Department of Sociology.

Assistant Professor

1994-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Wisconsin, Madison • Madison, WI

Tenure track position in the Department of Sociology.

Courses

SOCI 510. Sociological Theory SOCI 511. Sociological Theory II SOCI 647. Political Sociology: Politics, Symbols Everyday Life SOCI 445. Political Social Theory SOCI 408. Volunteers, Non-Governmental Organizations, Everyday Politics

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
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  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

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