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Christine Bird

Assistant Professor

Political Science

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  • Assistant Professor
    Political Science
  • 405-744-5569 (Work)
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TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Bird's teaching focus is on the intersection of public policy processes and legal institutions. She teaches classes on Judicial Politics and Process; Law and Public Policy; Sports, Law and Politics; Civil Rights; and Constitutional Law. Dr. Bird also invests heavily in undergraduate research and professional development and directs the Bird Law and Public Policy Research Lab (LAPP) and is an Associate Director of the Policy Agendas Project (PAP). She received awards recognizing her dedication to teaching from the University of Texas (2019) and the University at Albany (2022).

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Independent Study
    9 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Application of major relevant theoretical perspectives to selected case studies of political problems and issue areas. Theories and attendant case studies selected by visiting faculty members.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sports Law and the Legal System
    12 Jan 2026 - 6 Mar 2026
    In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in Public Law. May be repeated with different topics. Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): POLS 2023 and (POLS 3983 or POLS 3993) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Courts and Judicial Process (S)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The American judiciary and legal process from a political perspective with particular emphasis on judicial organization and powers, recruitment, fact-finding, decision-making, impact of decisions, the legal profession and relations among courts. Oklahoma judicial organization.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Courts and Judicial Process (S)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The American judiciary and legal process from a political perspective with particular emphasis on judicial organization and powers, recruitment, fact-finding, decision-making, impact of decisions, the legal profession and relations among courts. Oklahoma judicial organization.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Independent Study
    10 Mar 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Application of major relevant theoretical perspectives to selected case studies of political problems and issue areas. Theories and attendant case studies selected by visiting faculty members.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Sports Law and the Legal System
    13 Jan 2025 - 4 Apr 2025
    In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in Public Law. May be repeated with different topics. Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): POLS 2023 and (POLS 3983 or POLS 3993) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Courts and Judicial Process (S)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The American judiciary and legal process from a political perspective with particular emphasis on judicial organization and powers, recruitment, fact-finding, decision-making, impact of decisions, the legal profession and relations among courts. Oklahoma judicial organization.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Topics-Courts & Public Policy
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in Public Law. May be repeated with different topics. Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): POLS 2023 and (POLS 3983 or POLS 3993) or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Independent Study
    11 Mar 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Application of major relevant theoretical perspectives to selected case studies of political problems and issue areas. Theories and attendant case studies selected by visiting faculty members.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Administrative Law
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Legal powers, limits, and procedures of administrative agencies with emphasis on federal and state administrative procedure acts. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 5713.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Problems of Government, Politics, and Public Policy
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Special problem areas of government, politics and public policy concentrating on topics not covered in other departmental course offerings. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 5100.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Application of major relevant theoretical perspectives to selected case studies of political problems and issue areas. Theories and attendant case studies selected by visiting faculty members.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Courts and Judicial Process (S)
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    The American judiciary and legal process from a political perspective with particular emphasis on judicial organization and powers, recruitment, fact-finding, decision-making, impact of decisions, the legal profession and relations among courts. Oklahoma judicial organization.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Topics-Courts & Public Policy
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    In-depth examination of critical topics and issues in Public Law. May be repeated with different topics. Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): POLS 2023 and (POLS 3983 or POLS 3993) or consent of instructor.