Robert Cuozzo, M.A.
Department of Human Sciences
Arts & Sciences
Education
MBA Candidate, Sacred Heart University
Senior Professional Certificate: Information Systems, University of New Haven, 1984
M.A. Political Science, University of Bridgeport, 1982
B.A. History, College of the Holy Cross, 1974
About Robert
I am a lifetime resident of Connecticut. I lived in West Haven, Connecticut until I received my undergraduate degree. Then, I spent the first 5 years of my professional life in the West Haven Public School system where I held a variety of teaching, coaching, and administrative positions. I then transitioned out of teaching by doing a year of sales. My remaining professional life was with Norden Systems, which developed and manufactured radar systems for the United States military and its allies. In 1988, I began my adjunct faculty career and have taught in several local colleges and universities.
Personal Statement
In my mind, there is nothing like the pursuit of knowledge. It has been my great privilege to be involved in various aspects of it most of my adult life. The excitement and environment of the classroom is very special to me. Couple that with the topic of politics and it doesn’t get any better. Politics is the basis of everything that goes on in our country. Why would I not want to be involved and have a voice in the system that permeates our entire life from birth to death? When I see the light go on in students' faces, it all becomes worth it.
Most of my research has been wrapped up in the events surrounding the assassination of President John Kennedy. It has been the topic of my thesis, which was used as a text for a course that I wrote and taught at Albertus Magnus College. I also was a guest at Housatonic Community College’s Lunchtime Lecture series where I spoke on the topic.
Currently, I am a member of the Economic Development Commission in my hometown. Previously, I have worked for the Democratic Town Committee in New Haven.
Professional Training
Zenger Miller, Inc., San Jose, California
Certified Instructor and Master Trainer for teaming - 1995
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Ltd. Hoboken, New Jersey
Internal Quality Auditing Course - 1995
Perry Johnson, Inc., Southfield, Michigan
Lead Assessor Training - 1993
Hartford Graduate Center, Hartford, Connecticut
United Technologies Management Development Program - 1989
Worcester Polytechnical Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts
Statistical Process Control - 1989
American Productivity Center, Houston, Texas
Productivity Skills - 1986
Courses Taught
- PSCI 1121 American Government & Politics
- PSCI 1101 Introduction to Politics
- PSCI 1122 State and Local Government