Thomas Kerr
Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science and Public Policy
Department: Political Science and Public Policy
Email: tkerr3@elon.edu
Phone number: (336) 278-6430
Professional Expertise
Brief Biography
Tom Kerr is a Resident Lecturer of Political Science and Policy Studies at Elon University. Tom has earned a B.A. in History from The Pennsylvania State University, a B.A. in Political Science from The Pennsylvania State University, a M.A. in International Conflict Resolution from Norwich University, a M.A. in Political Science from The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, and a Ph.D. in International Relations at Salve Regina University. Tom's research and teaching interests focus on International Relations, Transnational Terrorism, Self-Determination Movements, and Foreign Policy.
Tom is a military veteran having served eight years on Active Duty in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer and Intelligence Analyst.
News & Notes
Education
B.A. Political Science - The Pennsylvania State University (2008)
B.A. History - The Pennsylvania State University (2008)
M.A. International Conflict Resolution - Norwich University (2013)
M.A. Political Science - The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (2021)
Ph.D. International Relations - Salve Regina University (2023)
Employment History
USS Anzio (CG 68) - Strike Warfare Officer
Office for the Admistrative Review of the Detention of Enemy Combatants - Flag Aide to RADM Jorge
Riverine Squadron Three - N1A
Office of Naval Intelligence - Intelligence Analyst, SABER Division
Courses Taught
POL 1110 - American Politics
POL 1120 - North Carolina State Legislature
POL 1140 - Model United Nations
POL 1410 - International Relations
POL 1610 - Comparative Politics
POL 3780 - Terrorism and the Global Order
POL 3920 - Contemporary Global Issues
PST 3720 - US Foreign Policy
Leadership Positions
Vice President - North Carolina Political Science Association
Faculty Advisor - Model United Nations
Faculty Advisor - North Carolina Student Legislature
Policy Studies Advisory Board
Peace and Conflict Studies Advisory Board
American Studies Advisory Board