Advising
Whom Should I Ask?
The Chairperson and any faculty member can advise students on the political science and public administration major or minor. Questions about the General Political Science Major and Minor may be addressed to anyone in the department. However, the best approach is for the student to talk to the adviser most appropriate to his or her area of interest. Students should seek out the adviser appropriate to their concentration or interest and to their particular area of interest within their concentration. Students wishing assistance in choosing an adviser are encouraged to see Dr. Pam Rodgers.
Areas of Interest
Legal Studies/Pre-Law
Dr. Alan Bigel and Dr. Steve McDougal are the official UW-L pre-law advisers.
International Relations or Comparative Politics or students also pursuing an International Studies Minor
Dr. Cecilia Manrique and Dr. Adam Van Liere. Dr. Manrique specializes in comparative politics and the developing nations of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Dr. Van Liere specializes in American foreign policy, international law and organization, and Europe.
Public Administration/Public Policy
Dr. Jo Arney, Dr. Jeremy Arney and Dr. Pam Rodgers . Dr. Rodgers specializes in public policy, research methods, and urban management. Dr. Jo Arney specializes in public administration, environmental policy, and ethics in government. Dr. Jeremy Arney specializes in health policy and administration, public policy, and urban administration.
American Politics or Public Policy
Dr. Pam Rodgers and Dr. Ray Block. Dr. Block teaches American presidency and legislative politics and political parties. She specializes in research methods. Dr. Rodgers specializes in public policy and urban affairs in addition to public administration. Students with strong interests in media and mass communications as it pertains to American politics should talk to Dr. McDougal.
Political Philosophy
Dr. Bob Freeman. Dr. Freeman specializes in political philosophy.