Dr. Shavonne Henderson

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Biography

Shavonne Henderson is a Lecturer at Texas Law with a focus on feminist legal theory, gender law, constitutional law, and civil rights. She has extensive experience in higher education and a strong commitment to advocating for social justice through legal frameworks. Shavonne teaches various courses within these areas of specialty and is dedicated to fostering a critical understanding of the intersection between law and societal issues, particularly as they pertain to race and gender. With degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, she shapes her curriculum to reflect contemporary debates and challenges within the field of law, preparing her students to engage thoughtfully with complex legal questions.

Research Interests

Courses

Capital Punishment, Advanced: Race & Death Penalty Race Law SMNR: Crime Punishment SMNR: Critical Conversations Race, Racism Law

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.