Curriculum Vitae

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science & International Affairs

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Josh is a first-year doctoral student studying American politics, focusing primarily on law, courts, and the criminal justice system.

Education
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BA in Political Science, University of Albany (SUNY), 2022

More About
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Josh was born in upstate New York and earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Albany. He graduated Summa Cum Laude majoring in political science with minors in criminal justice and sociology. After graduating he worked for the New York State Youth Justice Institute as an Instructional Support Assistant. He recently moved to Georgia to pursue a doctoral degree at UGA in political science focusing on law, courts, and the criminal justice system. Outside of work and school, Josh loves to travel with his fiance, explore local restaurants, and watch sports.

Research Interests
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American Politics, the Criminal Justice System, Law and Courts

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