Tom Knecht

Tom Knecht is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the department at Westmont College. He holds a BA from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara. His expertise includes American government, international politics, and research methods.

Dr. Knecht's research focuses on the role of public opinion in foreign policy, the impact of volunteering on perceptions of homelessness, and gender differences in higher education. His current work examines the politics of sports. He is reachable via email at tknecht@westmont.edu for appointment requests.