Fred Turner achieved both his B.A. and his M.A. in political science from American University in Washington, D.C. Since then, he has cultivated a long political career in Washington, and he currently works as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Bob Menendez. Fred Turner also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Government at American University.
provides undergraduate and graduate degrees focused on a career in politics. These include bachelor’s degrees in political science and interdisciplinary studies; master’s degrees in political science and political communication; and a doctoral degree in political science. The department also encompasses programs and institutes with specialized focuses, such as the Political Theory Institute.
The Political Theory Institute (PTI) concentrates on the study of current political issues and events through a series of lectures, the Janus Forum debates, and the PTI Annual Conference. In the PTI lecture series, notable political theorists speak on political topics. The Janus Forum debates invite intellectuals with opposing opinions to debate often-controversial topics; past debates have focused on hot-button topics such as the origin of gender roles, gay marriage, capitalism, and the causes of poverty. At the PTI Annual Conference, leading experts address a major societal issue and explore theories and solutions.
The Political Theory Institute was founded by associate professor of political theory Alan M. Levine, who serves as director of the institute.
