Dr. Rebecca Torres

Professor

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Biography

Rebecca M. Torres is a Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of California at Davis, and her research focuses on immigration, the geographies of children and youth, and issues of gender and feminist geography. Her work often involves activist and engaged scholarship, specifically related to the conditions and rights of migrant children in Mexico and Central America. Torres has collaborated on various interdisciplinary projects, including one addressing the situation of refugee and migrant children, resulting in several impactful publications. Additionally, she has been an active participant in community engagement research projects, such as establishing dual language immersion programs in North Carolina schools to support Latino immigrant children. Her select publications include works in notable journals and contributions to conferences addressing migration issues.

Research Interests

Courses

Geography 37455 Geography 37800 Undergraduate Studies 303 Geography 390L Undergraduate Studies 302

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.