Dr. Joe Wert Ph.D.
Faculty Director, Social Sciences online collaborative programs
Crestview Hall 019
Phone: (812) 941-2160
jwert@iu.edu
Biography
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.
Academic Background
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Doctorate
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Doctor of Philosophy, Major in Political Science
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Masters
- University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
- Business Administration
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Masters
- Ball State University, Muncie, IN, United States
- Master of Arts, Major in Economics, Minor in Political Science
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Bachelors
- Ball State University, Muncie, IN, United States
- Bachelor of Science, Major in Political Science, Minor in Classics
Professional Interests
Teaching
Constitutional Law
Political institutions
Research methods
Research
American populism
Public opinion and the presidency
