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Matthew K. DeSantis, Assistant Professor of Political Science

B.A., Furman University; MA, University of Florida; PhD. candidate, University of Florida

Professor DeSantis offers upper-division seminars on American political behavior and institutions as well as teaching research methods. He also teaches the US Government survey.

He is advisor of the Political Science Club and coordinates graduate school placement. 

Telephone: 336.841.9247
Office: Qubein Hall 334

Email: mdesanti@highpoint.edu
Webpage: http://www.highpoint.edu/~mdesanti

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Martin J. Kifer, Assistant Professor of Political Science

BA, Earlham College; MA and PhD, University of Minnesota

Professor Kifer joined the department in Fall 2009. He teaches the US Government survey as well as upper division courses in social science methods, public opinion, and U.S. foreign policy.

He is the director of High Point’s interdisciplinary survey research center and coordinates the department's placement of interns and fellowships.

Telephone: 336-841-9333
Office: Qubein Hall 364

Email: mkifer@highpoint.edu

Website: http://acme.highpoint.edu/~mkifer/

 

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Mark Setzler, Associate Professor of Political Science

BA, Pacific University; PhD, University of Texas at Austin

Professor Setzler teaches upper-division courses in comparative politics and international relations as well as Introduction to Political Science and the survey of United States Government.

He chairs the department and is the advisor of the University chapter of Amnesty Intl., and the College Democrats.

Telephone: 336.841.9018
Office: Qubein Hall 365

Email: msetzler@highpoint.edu
Webpage: http://www.highpoint.edu/~msetzler

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Last updated on August 26, 2009
by Martin Kifer [mkifer@highpoint.edu]

"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 earned an MA in Economics at North Carolina State University.

"The Political Science department at HPU has encouraged me to explore and excel at what interests me most. The friendly environment has helped me to become a successful student and make important advances in my future."
       -K. Mitchell, '09

Mr. Mitchell complemented his degree in political science with a minor in history, where his coursework focused on E. Asia. He studied abroad in China h interned in Washington with the Terrorism Research Center. He is pursuing a graduate degree in international security at the Institute of World Politics. 

"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 earned his MA degree in political science at  the University of Alabama.

 

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