John Bertalan

John Bertalan is an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Florida (USF), affiliated with the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences. He previously served as the Political Science Department Head at Hillsborough Community College and is now a retired Professor Emeritus from that institution. He has taught American Government, Florida Government and Politics, the American Presidency, and related courses at USF since 1990. His academic credentials include a B.A. in Political Science from Seton Hall University, an M.A. and Ed.S. from Florida Atlantic University, and an Ed.D. in Political Science Curriculum and Instruction.

• Education:
• B.A., Political Science, Seton Hall University
• M.A., Political Science, Florida Atlantic University
• Ed.S., Political Science Curriculum and Instruction, Florida Atlantic University
• Ed.D., Political Science Curriculum and Instruction, Florida Atlantic University

His research and teaching focus on American and Florida political systems, public policy, and curriculum development. He authored a widely used monograph on Florida Government (7th edition) and contributes museum reviews. Beyond academia, his interests include archaeology, paleontology, genealogy, classic cars, and family.

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