Doctorate of Philosophy in Government, conferred May, 2001.
Major Field of Study: American Government.
Minor Fields of Study: Foreign Affairs and Political Theory.
Sub-Field: Political Behavior.
Dissertation: “By Design: The FEC - The Federal Election Commission and Regulatory
Decision-Making as a Constrained Bargaining Process.”
Dissertation Committee: Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr. (Chair); Dr. James W. Ceaser;
Dr. David Klein; and Dr. Philip D. Zelicow (University-Wide Representative).
Graduate Courses Completed at the University of Virginia
GFAD 709 Research Methods
GFAG 700 Introduction to American National Institutions
GFAG 741 Survey of State and Local Government
GFAG 777 Interest Group Politics
GFAG 760 Public Administration
GFAG 821 The American Presidency
GFAP 825 The United States Congress
GFIR 701 International Relations Theory
GFIR 836 Fundamentals of Diplomacy
GFPT 700 Introduction to Political Theory