Dr. René Flores

Associate Professor

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Biography

René D. Flores is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Sociology, where he also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Policy from Princeton University in 2014, following a Master's degree from the same institution in 2011 and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 2007. Flores's primary research interests focus on international migration, race, ethnicity, social stratification, and public policy, examining how social boundaries and perceptions influence immigrant integration and contribute to ethnic-based social inequality. His work has been published in prominent journals such as the American Journal of Sociology and the American Sociological Review, and has been covered by various media outlets, including The New York Times and NPR. He has also been supported by several prestigious foundations, including the National Science Foundation and the American Sociological Association. In addition to his research, Flores co-directs the Immigration Workshop at the University.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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Required:104
IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy