Dr. Tracee Saunders

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Saunders is an Assistant Professor in Political Science, specializing in American politics, public policy, health, and racial inequality. Her research employs innovative methodological techniques to understand the political determinants of access to healthcare and social welfare resources in the U.S. She is particularly interested in the interactive effects of policy design and administrative burdens on program enrollment, which vary by state. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation and Arnold Ventures, and she has received the Paul Volcker Junior Scholar Award from the Public Administration section of the American Political Science Association. Professor Saunders is committed to exploring the complexities of political institutions and policy implications through rigorous analysis and empirical research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.