Dr. Tomas Gold

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tomas Gold is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at USC Dornsife. His research focuses on political strategy-making from a cultural and historical perspective. He examines how political actors respond to moments of change and uncertainty, paying particular attention to how they interpret evolving situations and adjust their courses of action. Gold's interests lie in the strategic actions that emerge from interactions over time, rather than fixed preferences or stable organizational scripts. He particularly investigates the right-wing free-market politics in Latin America, contributing valuable insights to the fields of political sociology, cultural sociology, and social theory.

Research Interests

Political Sociology Cultural Sociology Social Theory Comparative-Historical Methods Qualitative Methods Social Movements Development Sociology Global Sociology

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

Brown University • United States

Conducting research in political sociology.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.