Political Science

Political Science is the study of politics and government and one of several academic disciplines in the Division of Arts, Languages, and Social Sciences at College of the Redwoods.  Political Science makes and excellent undergraduate major or minor, affording students a number of career opportunities.  While College of the Redwoods does not offer a formal degree program in Political Science, students should find that they are able to take enough courses to provide a solid foundation in the discipline should they decide to major or minor in Political Science upon transferring to a 4-year college or university.  Even if you don't plan to major in Political Science or transfer to a 4-year institution, you should still consider enrolling in one or more Political Science courses.  By learning more about the political system in which we live, students are able to acquire the tools necessary to become active participants in the political process.  Students in Political Science frequently go on to pursue careers in government, law, teaching, foreign service, business, political activism, and journalism.  Furthermore, an undergraduate degree in Political Science provides an excellent background for graduate study in fields such as law, public administration, and business.  Political Science (POLSC) current-semester course offerings are accessible through WebAdvisor.

FACULTY

Political Science courses at College of the Redwoods are currently taught by several full- and part-time faculty members with appointments in Political Science and/or closely related disciplines (e.g. History, Administration of Justice, etc.)

Joseph Brookshire, B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., Humboldt State University.  Associate Faculty in Political Science (Eureka Campus).

Tobias Green, B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.A., Northern Arizona University.  Professor of History/Political Science (Mendocino Coast Campus).

Thomas Owen, B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., J.D., Stanford University.  Professor of History (Del Norte Campus).

Gary Sokolow, B.B.A., Florida Atlantic University; M.A., J.D., University of South Dakota.  Professor of Administration of Justice (Eureka Campus).

Jennifer Gardner, B.S., Eastern Oregon University, La Grande; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg. Associate Faculty in Political Science/History (Del Norte campus).

Guy Alain Aronoff, B.A., M.A., California State University, Northridge. Associate Faculty in Political Science/History (Eureka campus).

Eli Naffah, B.A., John Carroll University; J.D., Cleveland State and Southland Universities. Adjunct Faculty in Political Science (Eureka Campus).

Ryan Emenaker, B.A., Humboldt State University; M.A., Humboldt State University. Assistant Professor Of Political Science (Eureka Campus).

Telephone numbers, office locations, and links to faculty e-mail will appear below.  Please note that this list is generated automatically and may not capture political science instructors with primary appointments in other disciplines (e.g. History) or those serving in administrative positions. To find contact information for an instructor whose name does not appear below, please visit the CR Faculty/Staff Directory and search by last name.  Click here for additional information, announcements, and useful links: http://www.redwoods.edu/Departments/polisci/More/

Political Science Faculty