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Dr. Joseph Wert

Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science
Coordinator of Political Science program
Faculty Director, Social Sciences online collaborative programs
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Campus:

IU Southeast

Location:

CV-016

About

Dr. Wert came to IU Southeast in 1999. He currently teaches courses in Introduction to American Politics, Constitutional Law, and Research Methods at the undergraduate level. He also teaches American Political Institutions and Data Analysis courses at the graduate level. His research interests include American populism, and public opinion and the presidency. He is currently serving as the program coordinator for Political Science, and also as the faculty director for the Social Sciences collaborative online graduate programs. An animal lover, Dr. Wert serves as  Treasurer of the Floyd County Animal Rescue League. He lives in New Albany with his wife and two cats. 

Teaching

Constitutional Law

Political institutions 

Research methods

Research

American populism

Public opinion and the presidency

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United States

Business Administration

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Master of Arts

Ball State University, Muncie, IN, United States

Bachelor of Science

Ball State University, Muncie, IN, United States