Hyokyung Kwak

Assistant Professor of Political Science and affiliated faculty in Master of Public Administration program

Education

Ph.D. in Public Administration, University of Kentucky

B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea

Research Interests

Kwak’s research interests relate to the provision of social welfare for marginalized individuals and related politics, with a primary focus on the United States. Specifically, her research seeks to understand the political and socio-economic conditions that shape state welfare policies, the interplay of politics and institutions as they impact welfare policymaking, and the ways in which welfare policy affects the well-being of vulnerable populations. Other research interests include intergovernmental relations in promoting social equity through policy implementation.  

Courses Taught

POLI 101: American Government

POLI 210: Introduction to Public Administration

PUBA 601: Research Methods for Public Administration

PUBA 602: Public Policy