Dr. Thomas Rudolph

Professor

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Biography

Thomas J. Rudolph is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Political Science at Illinois University. He holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota, obtained in 2001. His research primarily focuses on public opinion, political behavior, and political psychology. Rudolph has been recognized for his scholarly contributions with numerous awards, including the Alexander L. George Book Award from the International Society of Political Psychology in 2016, and the Erik Erikson Award from the same society in 2010. He has also received the Distinguished Graduate Award from the University of Minnesota in 2008 and the Emerging Scholar Award from the Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior section of the American Political Science Association in 2007. As a prominent figure in his field, Rudolph has co-authored significant publications, notably 'Washington Won't Work: Polarization, Political Trust, Governing Crisis' which was published by the University of Chicago Press and explores the dynamics of political polarization.

Research Interests

Awards

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Alexander L. George Book Award

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Erik Erikson Award

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Distinguished Graduate Award

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Emerging Scholar Award

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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