Ph.D - Florida State University
M.A. - American University - Washington, D.C.
B.A. - University of Wisconsin - Madison
Areas of Specialization
International Relations
Research Methodology
Comparative Politics
Dr. Highum has taught the following political science courses at UW-River Falls: Introduction to International Relations, Comparative Politics, Politics of Developing States, American Government and State and Local Politics. Dr. Highum is an active participant with the International Studies Association presenting at recent conferences on the subjects of international quality of life studies and global environmental politics.