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Herbert  Gooch III

Herbert Gooch III, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science, Emeritus

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Dr. Herbert Gooch was Professor of Political Science at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.  He formerly served as Director of the Masters in Public Policy and Administration program and Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley in History, he holds a M.B.A in Management and both masters and doctoral degrees in Political Science from U.C.L.A.  He has written extensively and is a frequent commentator on political affairs locally and statewide.  He started at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in 1987 and lives in Newbury Park with his wife and son who attended Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.   His interests include politics, film and travel.

Education

  • B.A.  History from U.C. Berkeley specializing in Modern European Diplomatic and Intellectual History
  • M.B.A. from the Anderson School of Business and Management, U.C.L.A. specializing in Organizational Development and Theory.
  • M.A. in Political Science specializing in International Relations.
  • Ph.D. in Political Science specializing in Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Government and Latin American Politics.

Expertise

  • Political analysis and campaign management
  • Public Policy analysis
  • California state and local government
  • Politics and Cinema
  • Terrorism and International Relations