Faculty Profile
Kristine Mitchell
(she/her/hers)Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies (2006)
Contact Information
Denny Hall Room 20
717-245-1220
Bio
Kristine Mitchell's teaching and research interests include European politics, with a particular focus on migration to, and within, Europe; the European Union; political identities; and labor politics. She has conducted field research across Western Europe and has enjoyed research affiliations with numerous French, British, and American universities.
Education
- B.A., Oberlin College, 1997
- M.A., Princeton University, 2003
- Ph.D., 2006
2025-2026 Academic Year
Fall 2025
INST 170 International Relations
Cross-listed with POSC 170-03.
POSC 170 International Relations
Cross-listed with INST 170-03.
POSC 250 West European Govt & Politics
This course is an introduction to the politics of contemporary Western Europe. It provides an overview of comparative political development and examines varieties of national political structures, electoral systems, and party systems. Students will also become familiar with important contemporary political issues.
Spring 2026
INST 170 International Relations
Cross-listed with POSC 170-02.
POSC 170 International Relations
Cross-listed with INST 170-02.
INST 270 European Union
Cross-listed with POSC 270-01.
POSC 270 European Union
Cross-listed with INST 270-01.
INST 404 Integrated Study
The purpose of the course is to help students review and integrate the diverse components of the International Studies major.
Prerequisites: senior standing in the INST major and prior completion of INST 401.