Political Science and Criminal Justice Faculty and Staff
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One of our department's main focuses is student-professor interaction. Whether it be through classroom lectures, student-faculty collaborative research or sitting in office hours discussing current events — we're here for you. No matter where you are in your political science or criminal justice degree, our faculty and staff are ready to help.
Dr. Peterson’s primary areas of teaching are US national elections, voting behavior, conspiracy theories, and political media. In addition, he teaches occasionally courses on tribal politics and political scandals. His current research is focused in two areas: looking at shifts in voter perceptions of the major political parties in the 21st century, and examining the impact of tribal gaming on voter behavior.
Jordan Hamzawi joined the department in 2024. He teaches classes on comparative politics and international relations, particularly in relation to Japan and East Asia. His research is focused on electoral and party systems, voting behavior, and the intersection of domestic politics and foreign policy.
126 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Tuesday 11-12
and by appointment
Dr. Kincaid teaches as an Associate Professor in the Political Science Department. She concentrates on State and Local Politics as an area of academic interest, informed by twenty five years of elected political office in local government.
Monday-Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm and by appointment
Dr. Damir Kovačevič joined our department in 2018. He teaches courses in the areas of international relations and comparative politics, specifically, Introduction to World Politics, International Conflict, International Relations Theory, Culture and Politics, and U.S. Foreign Policy. His research agenda is twofold: his primary area of study is comparative genocide studies, primarily in the former Yugoslavia and the local dynamics of ethnic cleansing and political violence broadly. His secondary area of research is in the field of international relations theory, norms, human rights, and the use of unconventional weapons in warfare.