Dr. Stephen Meyers

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephen Meyers is an Associate Professor and Associate Director at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington, Seattle. His research focuses on the intersection of law, societies, and justice in relation to disability and human rights. He co-founded the Megan McCloskey Disability Inclusive Development Initiative at the International Policy Institute, which emphasizes applied research on disability rights and inclusive development. Meyers is the author of 'Civilizing Disability Society: CRPD Socializing Grassroots Disabled Persons Organizations Nicaragua' published by Cambridge University Press in 2019. He has published over a dozen peer-reviewed articles and co-edited the book 'Hierarchies of Disability and Human Rights' with Routledge. His significant works also include co-authorship on topics such as ending gender-based violence for young persons with disabilities and addressing bullying in educational settings for children with disabilities. Meyers holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego, as well as master's degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Harvard University.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.