St. Mary's University Box #71
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228 Steven Neiheisel, Ph.D. Chair phone: 210-431-2012 sneiheisel@stmarytx.edu
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Faculty
Amber Aubone, Assistant Professor
Academics:
M.A. St. Mary's University
B.A. University of Texas at San Antonio
aaubone@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
- Understanding Politics
- Political Research Methods
- U.S. Foreign Policy
Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D., President of University
Academics:
Ph.D. University of Arizona, 1970
M.A. St. Mary's University, 1964
B.A. St. Mary's University, 1962
ccotrell@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
-Topics in American Political Thought: Civil Engagement in American Democracy
- Media and Politics
Henry Flores, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate School
Academics:
Ph.D. University of California at Santa Barbara, 1981
M.A. University of California at Santa Barbara, 1975
B.A. St. Mary's University, 1974
hflores@stmarytx.edu
Sonia Garcia, Ph.D., Graduate Director, Political Science Graduate Department, Associate Professor
Academics:
Ph.D. University of California at Santa Barbara, 1997
M.A. University of Arizona, 1987
B.A. St. Mary's University, 1984
sgarcia@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
- Texas State and Local Government
- Constitutional Law
- Gender Politics
- Judicial Process
Tom Hoffman, Ph.D., Professor
Academics:
Ph.D. University of Arizona, 1982
M.A. University of Arizona, 1979
B.A. St. Mary's University, 1973
dr_tomh@swbell.net
Course Offerings:
- Texas Politics
- Religion and Politics
- Classical Political Thought
- American National Government
- Political Research Methodology
Larry Hufford, Ph.D., Professor
Academics:
Ph.D. London School of Economics and Political Science, 1971
M.S.W. Our Lady of the Lake University, 1978
M.A. University of Miami (Ohio), 1965
B.S. Ohio State University. 1964
lhufford@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
- Ethical Issues in International Relations
- International Relations Theory
- International Conflict Resolution
- Causes of War and Sustainable Human Development
Celine A. Jacquemin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate International Relations Program
Academics:
Ph.D. Political Science, University of California, Irvine, December 2003
M.A. Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine, 2000
B.A. Political Science with German minor, CA State University, Fullerton, 1993
cjacquemin1@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
- World Security Problems
- I.R. Internship
- Topics in Political Thought
- Topics Int'l/Comparative Pol.
- International Relations Theory
Steven Richard Neiheisel, Ph.D., Professor, Director, Undergraduate Political Science Program
Academics:
Ph.D. Washington University, 1990
M.B.A. Xavier University, 1982
B.A. Xavier University, 1981
sneiheisel@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
- American Thought and Culture
- American National Goverment
- Leadership & Organizations
- Business Government & the Public
Leona Pallansch, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Academics:
Ph.D. Political Science, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1995
M.A. Politics and Foreign Affairs, Georgetown University, 1983
B.A. Government and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia, 1981
lpallansch@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
- Applied Research Methods
- Scope and Methods in International Relations
- Understanding Politics
- International Political Economy
- Theories on the Causes of War
Alex Briseno, Public Service in Residence
Academics:
Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration 1996
M.A. Trinity University, San Antonio TX 1973
B.A. Trinity University, San Antonio TX 1971
abriseno@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
- Managing Public Budgets
Monica D. Cruz, Lecturer
Academics:
M.P.Aff., The University of Texas, Austin
B.A., The University of Texas, San antonio
mcruz7@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
- TexasPolitics
- Gender & Public Policy
- Topics in Public Administration and Urban Policy
Joseph M. Fonseca, Lecturer
Academics:
M.A. Political Science, St. Mary's University at San Antonio, 2002
B.A. Political Science, St. Mary's University at San Antonio, 1997
Associates of Arts, Pre-Law, San Antonion College 1978
jfonseca@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
-Texas State and Local Government
-American National Government
Gianantonio "Jonathan" Michelon, Ph.D., Lecturer
Academics:
Ph.D. International Education and Entreprenuership, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, 2009
M.A. Political Science, University of Padua, Padua, Italy, 1991
gmichelon@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
-High Technology and Society
-European Politics
-Economy of Communion
-Understanding Politics
-Great Decisions in International Relations
Art Vega, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Graduate Program Public Administration
Academics:
Ph.D. Political Science, University of Oklahoma, 1990
M.A. Political Science, St.Mary's University, 1983
B.A. Political Science, St.Mary's University, 1981
avega2@stmarytx.edu
Course Offerings:
-American National Government
-The Legislative Process
-Scope of Political Science
Amir Samandi, Lecturer
Academics:
M.A. Internationa Affaris, George Washington University, Elliot School of International Affairs, 2004
B.A. International Relations, St. Mary's University, 2002
amir.samandi@jiwc.osis.gov
Course Offerings:
-Understanding Politics
-Middle Eastern Politics |
