B.A.,
Furman University;
M.A., University of Florida; Ph.D.
candidate, University of Florida
Professor DeSantis joined the
department in Fall 2008. He offers upper-division seminars on American
political behavior and institutions as well as teaching research methods.
He also teaches the US Government survey.
B.A.,
Pacific University; Ph.D., University of
Texas at Austin
Professor Setzler
teaches upper-division courses in
comparative politics and international
relations as well as the survey of United States Government.
He is the advisor for the Political Science club, the University chapter of Amnesty Intl.,
and the College Democrats.
"The
political science professors at High Point University have more to give
students than just lectures. They have connections, advice, time, and
life experiences that enable students to grow in the field and find
their place in the real world" -J.
Coates, '07
As a sophomore, Mr. Coates completed a summer internship with US Rep. Patrick
Henry, the nation's youngest federal legislator. After
graduation, he went to work as a health care analyst with the John Locke Foundation,
North Carolina's highly-regarded libertarian think tank. He
completed his MA in Economics at North Carolina State University.
"The critical thinking skills required in High Point's political science
classes prepared me to make a difference right away. I am putting
these skills to work every day as I plan and implement community
disaster education for the American Red Cross." -J. LeMaster, '05
Mr. LeMaster worked as an Americorps volunteer after graduation,
helping victims of natural disasters. He was admitted into both law
school and the University of Alabama's political science graduate
program.
