Dr. Shawn Patterson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shawn Patterson Jr. is a research analyst at the Annenberg Public Policy Center. He investigates political parties and organized interests, utilizing elite interviews, exit surveys, and network analysis of campaign contributions to explore how political parties shape democracy. His work includes participation in the Institutions of Democracy project, a panel study focusing on public opinion and elections. Prior to his current role, he served as an assistant professor of political science at Southern Oregon University and was a postdoctoral research scholar at Vanderbilt University's Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions. His research has been published in notable academic journals such as the American Political Science Review, State Politics & Policy Quarterly, Electoral Studies, and the Journal of Theoretical Politics.

Research Interests

Courses

COMM 2260 Introduction to Political Communication

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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