faculty
Tom Knecht, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science & Chair of the department
(805) 565-6227
Office Location
Deane Hall 206
Office Available
Please email for an appointment.
Specialization(s)
The role of public opinion in foreign policy and the politics of sport.
Biography/Details
Dr. Knecht received his BA from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara. He teaches courses in American government, international politics, and research methods. He has published research on the role of public opinion and American foreign policy, how volunteering changes perceptions of the homeless, and has examined the impact of gender differences in higher education. His current research examines the politics of sports.