Dr. Tasha Philpot

Professor

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Biography

Tasha Philpot is a professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Marquette University, a Master of Public Policy, and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan. With 15 years in academia, she is an award-winning author and educator. Her primary research interests concentrate on understanding the conditions that enable marginalized groups within American society to effectively function within the democratic system. Philpot's work has garnered support from the National Science Foundation and has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals. She is the author of three books, including her recent publication, "Conservative Republican: The Paradox of Party Identification and Ideology among African Americans" (Cambridge University Press, 2017).

Research Interests

Political Science American Politics Marginalized Groups Democracy Political Identity

Courses

GOV 370O • Politics Title IX GOV 355M • Blacks Media WGS 340 • Afr Amer Women Pol Activism GOV 371M • Afr Amer Women Pol Activism AFR 352K • Afr Amer Women Pol Activism GOV 371G • African-American Politics AFR 350Q • African-American Politics GOV 312L • Issues & Policies Amer Gov

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.