Dr. Rebecca Herman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Herman is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley. She has received grants and fellowships from notable organizations including the Social Science Research Council, Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution. Her research focuses on modern Latin America and U.S.-Latin American relations, with an emphasis on environmental international history. Rebecca's work contributes to a deeper understanding of global and transnational foreign policy in relation to Latin America, and she serves as a board member for topics related to foreign policy.

Research Interests

Modern Latin America U.S.-Latin American Relations Environmental International History Global Foreign Policy Transnational Foreign Policy

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.