faculty
Tom Knecht, Ph.D.
Office Location
Deane Hall 206
Office Available
Only by appointment.
Specialization(s)
The role of public opinion in foreign policy, the politics of sport.
Also, Dr. Knecht is the coach of the Westmont golf team.
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.