Dr. Cynthia Botteron
Professor
409 Grove Hall
(717) 477-1344
Degrees
- Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin (Government), 2000
- MA, Colorado State University (coursework in Philosophy), 1991
- BA, University of New Mexico (Political Science), 1988
Courses Taught
- American Government: Constitutional Foundations
- Introduction to International Politics
- Introduction to Comparative Government
- Introduction to Comparative Government paired with Research Methods
- Contemporary Issues: Comparative Environmental Politics
- Group Mobilization and State Change
- Ancient to 19th Century Political Philosophy
- 20th Century Political Ideology
- Selected Topics: International Studies Capstone
- Selected Topics: Comparative Development
- Selected Topics: Non-Profits and Public Policy
- Selected Topics: Environmental Politics and Policy
Research Interests
- Comparative environmental policy (protected areas and wildlife)
- Impact of norms and values on the structure of policy and law related to the environment
- Non-governmental organizations: strategies for maintaining institutional strength and integrity
- Comparative constitutions: evolving conceptions of representative government
Other Interests
- Jewelry making
- Gardening
- Travel