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Faculty

Dr. Thomas A. Schmeling

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Thomas Schmeling

Department, Office, or School: Department of Political Science; Liberal Studies Program; Pre-Law Preparation; RIC AFT

Associate Professor

Thomas Schmeling is on sabbatical during the Fall 2024 semester.

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dissertation: The Dynamics of American Law: A Diffusion of Innovations Perspective.
Major fields: Law & Politics, Political Methodology (Distinction), Political Philosophy.

Graduate Study, University of Chicago

B.A. with honors, in Philosophy and Political Science & Distinction in Political Science, St. Olaf College

Courses

POL 202 American Government
POL 202H American Government
POL 331 Courts and Public Policy
POL 332 Civil Liberties in the U.S.
POL 335 Jurisprudence & American Judicial Procedure
POL 350 Topics