Department of Government and Justice Studies

Dr. Heather L. Ondercin joined the Department of Government and Justice Studies in 2019.  Dr. Ondercin holds a joint Ph.D. and M.A. in political science and women’s and gender studies.  Her primary field of research and teaching is American political behavior, with specific interest in dynamic political behavior, political psychology, and gender and politics.  Her research has been published in the British Journal of Political Science, Political Research Quarterly, Political Behavior, Electoral Studies, Social Forces, American Politics Research, and Gender & Politics.

Areas of Expertise

• Public Opinion
• Political Psychology
• Gender and Politics
• Political Methodology

Education

• Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University
• M.A. The Pennsylvania State University
• B.A. Eastern Michigan University

Courses Taught

• Undergrad:
  • Introduction to American National Government and Politics
  • Public Opinion
  • Political Psychology
  • Voting, Campaigns, and Elections
  • American Politics & Gender
  • Politics of Inequality
  • Political Participation and Civic Engagement
  • Research Methods
• Graduate:
  • Seminar in Political Behavior
  • Voting and Elections
  • Scope and Methods

Website: http://heatherondercin.weebly.com/