Dr. Nicholas (Nick) LaRowe earned a bachelor of arts in political science and history from the University of Minnesota and earned his master's and doctorate in political science, both from Arizona State University. LaRowe has served as Associate Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Program Coordinator at USI since 2010. His teaching areas include American politics; the American legal system; Constitutional law; mock trial; and ancient, modern and American political theory. His work has been published in numerous scholarly journals and university presses. In addition to his teaching and research interests, LaRowe enjoys involvement in civic education programs and has served as a judge, speaker and resource for the We the People Civics Program.