JSU's Department of Political Science is well-known and highly respected throughout the South.
All members have doctorates and have taught at least ten years.
In addition to teaching, the faculty is involved in a variety of research and publication projects on local, state, national, and international topics. M.A. and Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1971. Professor of Political Science U.S. Foreign Policy, National Security Policy, Comparative Politics. Associate Professor of Political Science American Government and Politics, Executive and Legislative Politics, Political Behavior. D., Ball State University, 1971.