Dr. Valeria Sinclair Chapman

Professor

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Biography

Valeria Sinclair-Chapman is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Purdue University, where she also serves as the Director of Political Science Legislative Internships. With extensive expertise in American politics, her research focuses on legislative politics, minority representation, voting rights, political participation, coalition politics, and social movements. Sinclair-Chapman's work explores the impacts of racial, ethnic, and gender diversity within political institutions and engagement. She has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles and book chapters, including the award-winning book "Countervailing Forces in African-American Political Activism, 1973-1994" published by Cambridge University Press in 2006. Recently, she served as a co-editor for the American Political Science Review, the most prestigious political science journal in the country, and has held significant leadership roles in various political science associations. Her teaching includes courses on Race and Ethnic Politics, African-American Politics, Political Representation, and Introduction to American Politics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.