Dr. Scott Wolford

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Biography

Scott Wolford is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in International Conflict, International Institutions, and Game Theory. Wolford holds a Ph.D. from Emory University (2008) and a B.A. from Transylvania University (2002). He co-directed the book 'Politics Military Coalitions' published in 2015 and authored 'Politics World War: Course in Game Theory International Security' published in 2019 by Cambridge University Press. His scholarly work appears in leading journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Politics, International Organization, and others. Wolford's research focuses on the roles of leadership change, military coalitions, and stability in peace settlements.

Research Interests

International Conflict International Institutions Game Theory

Courses

GOV 385N • Intro Formal Pol Analysis GOV 388L • International Security REE 335 • Causes of War GOV 388L • Research in International Politics GOV 355M • War/Peace: China/Japan/Taiwan

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
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Specialization Notes

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