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Teaching

I believe that the goal of teaching at the university level should be the fostering of skills that lead to a lifetime of learning.  As such, it is more important that a student learn theoretical perspectives on politics than to learn the details of institutions.  I also like to focus on the outputs, i.e., policy, of governments.  I firmly believe that certain gateway skills can be developed.  These include command of the language, critical thinking skills, creativity, and the ability to relate theory to the real world.

Below is a list of classes that I teach, with links to the course information for each.
 
 

Links to Courses

PLS 105:  Introduction to American Politics

PLS 360:  Judicial Politics

PLS 419:  Introduction to Public Administration

PLS 420:  Public Management

PLS 494:  Seminar in American Politics

ACJ 110:  Introduction to Criminal Justice

Honors courses