Thomas Schmeling

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Academic Background

Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999.
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, 1981-82.

B.A. with honors, St. Olaf College, 1980.
Majors in Philosophy and Political Science, Distinction in Political Science.

Courses Taught

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