Colby Humphrey
Lecturer of Political Science
Political Science
Education
Ph.D., University of Texas
M.A., Texas A&M University
B.A., Baylor University
Colby Humphrey is a Lecturer at Baylor University, where his teaching involves American government and public policy. His current research focuses on infrastructure challenges and the role of federalism in addressing such issues, particularly related to broadband and telecommunications infrastructure. Humphrey received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor University, a master’s in public service administration from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in government from the University of Texas at Austin.
Courses taught at Baylor
- PSC 1305 American National Government
A course in American national government with emphasis on the historical background, structure, organization, and functioning of that government. - PSC 4330 Urban Political Processes (Cross-listed as ENV 4330)
Political institutions and processes in metropolitan areas, including social, economic, and governmental problems resulting from increased urbanization. - PSC 3322 American Public Policy (Cross-listed as AMS 3322)
An introductory study of how the dynamics of governmental decision making influence the content of public policy; course focuses upon how legislators, interest groups, chief executives, and the bureaucracy function to define alternatives and to shape policy agenda and content.