- Department: History
- University: Cal State-Long Beach
- Location: California
I was born on Feb. 29th 1940. I dropped out of high school because I was flunking geometry and joined the Navy. I spent 23 years in the Navy, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander with a high school GED. I went to Mesa Jr. College and San Diego State Univ. in San Diego, Calif. and then to UCLA for my MA and Ph.d. I joined the faculty at Cal. State Long Beach in 1994. I am chair of the American Indian Studies Program and have an appointment in the history department as well. I have been married to my wife for 48 years - we have one daughter and five sons living in various parts of the US. I accepted Christ as my personal savior at a very early age and even though I have not always been as faithful and close as I should have, Christ has never moved away from me. He is my strength and my protector for now and forever more. I hope that I get to meet any of you students who enroll at Cal. State Long Beach. Best regards. Dr. Troy Johnson
Favorite Quote
I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from which come my help.
Friends describe me
A friendly and engaging person
My hobbies
None really. I do a lot of writing and reading.
Fantasy dinner guests
Rev. Billy Graham
Best advice I ever received
You had better love your thesis because you will work on it forever
My undergrad alma mater
San Diego State University
My worst subject in school
Geometry
In college I drove
1980 Ford Bronco II
If I weren't a professor, I would
die
Favorite books
Bible
Favorite city
San Diego, California
Favorite coffee
Folgers, classic roast, black
My latest accomplishment
I am working on the last chapter of my latest book