Dr. Edward Sharkey, Jr.
Program Chair
Associate Professor of Political Science
Biography
Dr. Ed Sharkey has been with Columbia College since 2000. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Montana and his Ph.D. in Political Science from Northern Arizona University. Dr. Sharkey teaches a range of courses including The Modern Presidency, American Foreign Policy, Constitutional Law, Terrorism in the Modern World, Political Philosophy, and Introduction to Public Administration. Dr. Sharkey enjoys spending his leisure hours with his two children - Libby and Dylan.
Awards & Accomplishments
- Student’s Choice for Teaching Excellence Award
- Honors Student Association Teacher of the Year Award
- Honors Student Association Teacher of the Year Award
- Faculty Leadership Award
Publications
- “Terrorism, Security, and Civil Liberties: The States Respond”
- “Education and Political Tolerance: A State Level Perspective”
- "Understanding American Government"