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OSH 252B
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E. Epstein
OSH 210C
Departmental Notes

Public Administration courses are now listed under the subject code of PADMN.

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

POLS 110 - 060 US National Govt

POLS 110 - 060 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 13767
  • Instructor: FRANCO, HEIDI H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $338.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 210 - 002 Intro Intntl Relation

POLS 210 - 002 Intro Intntl Relation

  • Class Number: 17434
  • Instructor: HARAGUCHI, KOJI
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $338.00
  • Seats Available: 2

POLS 210 - 070 Intro Intntl Relation

POLS 210 - 070 Intro Intntl Relation

  • Class Number: 12566
  • Instructor: UGUR, ETGA
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $338.00
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 303 - 020 State Local Government

POLS 303 - 020 State Local Government

  • Class Number: 13769
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $338.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 303 - 060 State Local Government

POLS 303 - 060 State Local Government

  • Class Number: 9011
  • Instructor: FRANCO, HEIDI H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $338.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 314 - 070 Gender And Politics

POLS 314 - 070 Gender And Politics

  • Class Number: 16250
  • Instructor: LAWSON, KIMBERLI M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $338.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 521 - 001 Constitutional Law

POLS 521 - 001 Constitutional Law

  • Class Number: 12632
  • Instructor: LEVIN, DANIEL L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $338.00
  • Seats Available: -1

POLS 1100 - 001 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 001 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 1324
  • Instructor: JONES, DAN E
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

POLS 1100 - 002 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 002 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 1339
  • Instructor: BENEDICT, ROBERT
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

POLS 1100 - 003 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 003 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 1327
  • Instructor: CHAMBLESS, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

POLS 1100 - 004 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 004 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 9005
  • Instructor: JONES, DAN E
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

POLS 1100 - 060 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 060 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 13766
  • Instructor: FRANCO, HEIDI H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 11

POLS 1100 - 090 US National Govt


This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.

POLS 1100 - 090 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 6312
  • Instructor: BURBANK, MATTHEW
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 8

This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.

POLS 2100 - 001 Intro Intntl Relation

POLS 2100 - 001 Intro Intntl Relation

  • Class Number: 2637
  • Instructor: LOBELL, STEVEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

POLS 2100 - 002 Intro Intntl Relation

POLS 2100 - 002 Intro Intntl Relation

  • Class Number: 7620
  • Instructor: HARAGUCHI, KOJI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

POLS 2100 - 070 Intro Intntl Relation

POLS 2100 - 070 Intro Intntl Relation

  • Class Number: 12565
  • Instructor: UGUR, ETGA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 29

POLS 2100 - 090 Intro Intntl Relation


This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.

POLS 2100 - 090 Intro Intntl Relation

  • Class Number: 12569
  • Instructor: BYRD, DOUGLAS
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 3

This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.

POLS 2200 - 001 Intr Comparatv Politics

POLS 2200 - 001 Intr Comparatv Politics

  • Class Number: 2638
  • Instructor: HOLZNER, CLAUDIO
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 29

POLS 2300 - 001 Intro to Political Theory

POLS 2300 - 001 Intro to Political Theory

  • Class Number: 1330
  • Instructor: BUTTON, MARK
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

POLS 2300 - 002 Intro to Political Theory

POLS 2300 - 002 Intro to Political Theory

  • Class Number: 16508
  • Instructor: TAVERNA, JESSICA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

POLS 3000 - 001 Liberalism & Critics

POLS 3000 - 001 Liberalism & Critics

  • Class Number: 12706
  • Instructor: GARROTT, LUKE J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

POLS 3001 - 001 Political Analysis

POLS 3001 - 001 Political Analysis

  • Class Number: 9149
  • Instructor: BURBANK, MATTHEW
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

POLS 3001 - 002 Political Analysis

POLS 3001 - 002 Political Analysis

  • Class Number: 11170
  • Instructor: RAPHAEL, RANDY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

POLS 3001 - 003 Political Analysis

POLS 3001 - 003 Political Analysis

  • Class Number: 17056
  • Instructor: KAKIZAKI, MASAKI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

POLS 3001 - 090 Political Analysis


This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.

POLS 3001 - 090 Political Analysis

  • Class Number: 16659
  • Instructor: BALL, SAMANTHA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 7

This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.

POLS 3030 - 020 State/Local Gov

POLS 3030 - 020 State/Local Gov

  • Class Number: 13768
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 23

POLS 3030 - 060 State/Local Gov

POLS 3030 - 060 State/Local Gov

  • Class Number: 8412
  • Instructor: FRANCO, HEIDI H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 24

POLS 3120 - 001 Political Parties

POLS 3120 - 001 Political Parties

  • Class Number: 15863
  • Instructor: CHAMBLESS, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -1

POLS 3140 - 001 Gender And Politics

POLS 3140 - 001 Gender And Politics

  • Class Number: 7134
  • Instructor: HOLLAND, LAUREN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

POLS 3140 - 070 Gender And Politics

POLS 3140 - 070 Gender And Politics

  • Class Number: 16249
  • Instructor: LAWSON, KIMBERLI M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

POLS 3160 - 001 Political Management

POLS 3160 - 001 Political Management

  • Class Number: 9148
  • Instructor: FOXLEY, DOUGLAS
  • Instructor: PIGNANELLI, FRANK
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 3190 - 001 Racial/Ethnic Politics

POLS 3190 - 001 Racial/Ethnic Politics

  • Class Number: 12795
  • Instructor: LIU, BAODONG
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

POLS 3200 - 001 Intro Law And Politics

POLS 3200 - 001 Intro Law And Politics

  • Class Number: 12411
  • Instructor: CHAMBLESS, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

POLS 3320 - 001 Intr Pub Polcy Analysis

POLS 3320 - 001 Intr Pub Polcy Analysis

  • Class Number: 11169
  • Instructor: GOSLING, JAMES
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 3390 - 001 Intro Environ Politics

POLS 3390 - 001 Intro Environ Politics

  • Class Number: 13601
  • Instructor: BENEDICT, ROBERT
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 3410 - 001 European Politics

POLS 3410 - 001 European Politics

  • Class Number: 10493
  • Instructor: LARSEN, REBECCA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 3450 - 001 Politics In China

POLS 3450 - 001 Politics In China

  • Class Number: 16319
  • Instructor: TONG, YANQI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18

POLS 3520 - 001 Gov. and Politics of Mexico

POLS 3520 - 001 Gov. and Politics of Mexico

  • Class Number: 15864
  • Instructor: HOLZNER, CLAUDIO
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 3620 - 001 United Nations

POLS 3620 - 001 United Nations

  • Class Number: 9562
  • Instructor: PINGREE, WILLIAM H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -4

POLS 3900 - 001 Legislative Intern Prep


Prerequisite for those students doing an internship at the state legislature.

POLS 3900 - 001 Legislative Intern Prep

  • Class Number: 1349
  • Instructor: HOWE, JERRY D
  • Instructor: JONES, DAN E
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 26

Prerequisite for those students doing an internship at the state legislature.

POLS 3910 - 001 Political Forum Series


This class meets in OSH 255. Meeting times are flexible. Please contact the Hinckley Institute of Politics, 581-8501, for days and times.

POLS 3910 - 001 Political Forum Series

  • Class Number: 9979
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 11

This class meets in OSH 255. Meeting times are flexible. Please contact the Hinckley Institute of Politics, 581-8501, for days and times.

POLS 4400 - 001 Introduction to Islam

POLS 4400 - 001 Introduction to Islam

  • Class Number: 14254
  • Instructor: VON SIVERS, PETER
  • Instructor: YAVUZ, M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 4844 - 001 Utah's Hlth Editorial Bd

POLS 4844 - 001 Utah's Hlth Editorial Bd

  • Class Number: 12567
  • Instructor: SPERRY, RICHARD J
  • Component: Special Projects
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0 - 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 4900 - 001 Internship: Local


All internship applications require approval from the Hinckley Institute of Politics, located in OSH 253, 801-581-8501.

POLS 4900 - 001 Internship: Local

  • Class Number: 16295
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 12

All internship applications require approval from the Hinckley Institute of Politics, located in OSH 253, 801-581-8501.

POLS 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis/Project

POLS 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis/Project

  • Class Number: 2639
  • Instructor: BUTTON, MARK
  • Component: Honors Thesis Project
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

POLS 5000 - 001 Found Pol Thought

POLS 5000 - 001 Found Pol Thought

  • Class Number: 15865
  • Instructor: BUTTON, MARK
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 22

POLS 5035 - 001 Contemp Pol Thought

POLS 5035 - 001 Contemp Pol Thought

  • Class Number: 11175
  • Instructor: GARROTT, LUKE J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 5120 - 001 Judicial Process

POLS 5120 - 001 Judicial Process

  • Class Number: 8379
  • Instructor: LEVIN, DANIEL L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 5140 - 001 Feminist Pol Theory

POLS 5140 - 001 Feminist Pol Theory

  • Class Number: 13617
  • Instructor: MYERS, ELLA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 5211 - 001 Constitutional Law

POLS 5211 - 001 Constitutional Law

  • Class Number: 8771
  • Instructor: LEVIN, DANIEL L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -2

POLS 5320 - 090 Pub Pol Theor & Ap


This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.

POLS 5320 - 090 Pub Pol Theor & Ap

  • Class Number: 10491
  • Instructor: HALL, THAD
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 4

This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call 585-5959.

POLS 5322 - 001 Environmental Policy

POLS 5322 - 001 Environmental Policy

  • Class Number: 10496
  • Instructor: MCCOOL, DANIEL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

POLS 5390 - 001 Admin Local Govt

POLS 5390 - 001 Admin Local Govt

  • Class Number: 12527
  • Instructor: ZUHL, MICHAEL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

POLS 5410 - 001 New Democracies

POLS 5410 - 001 New Democracies

  • Class Number: 15867
  • Instructor: EPSTEIN, EDWARD C
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

POLS 5480 - 001 Interntl Rel East Asia

POLS 5480 - 001 Interntl Rel East Asia

  • Class Number: 14200
  • Instructor: TONG, YANQI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 26

POLS 5530 - 001 NP Board Governance

POLS 5530 - 001 NP Board Governance

  • Class Number: 16465
  • Instructor: WINEMILLER-BASINGER, NANCY
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

POLS 5750 - 001 Industries & State Powr

POLS 5750 - 001 Industries & State Powr

  • Class Number: 15893
  • Instructor: JUDKINS, BENJAMIN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

POLS 5800 - 001 Theory Intntl Relatns

POLS 5800 - 001 Theory Intntl Relatns

  • Class Number: 10015
  • Instructor: LEHMAN, HOWARD
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 11

POLS 5810 - 001 Communitarianism

POLS 5810 - 001 Communitarianism

  • Class Number: 1347
  • Instructor: GARROTT, LUKE J
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $6.00
  • Seats Available: 0

POLS 5810 - 002 Religion & Int'l Politics

POLS 5810 - 002 Religion & Int'l Politics

  • Class Number: 15899
  • Instructor: JUDKINS, BENJAMIN
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $6.00
  • Seats Available: -3

POLS 5960 - 001 Disability Studies

POLS 5960 - 001 Disability Studies

POLS 6000 - 001 Foundations Of Pol Tht

POLS 6000 - 001 Foundations Of Pol Tht

  • Class Number: 15866
  • Instructor: BUTTON, MARK
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 6003 - 001 Study of Politics

POLS 6003 - 001 Study of Politics

  • Class Number: 8927
  • Instructor: FONG, EDMUND
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -4

POLS 6120 - 001 Judicial Process

POLS 6120 - 001 Judicial Process

  • Class Number: 8380
  • Instructor: LEVIN, DANIEL L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -1

POLS 6140 - 001 Feminist Pol Theory

POLS 6140 - 001 Feminist Pol Theory

  • Class Number: 13629
  • Instructor: MYERS, ELLA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

POLS 6201 - 001 Teaching Pol Science I

POLS 6201 - 001 Teaching Pol Science I

  • Class Number: 5946
  • Instructor: EPSTEIN, EDWARD C
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

POLS 6281 - 001 Amer Polit Instit

POLS 6281 - 001 Amer Polit Instit

  • Class Number: 15896
  • Instructor: HOLLAND, LAUREN
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

POLS 6322 - 001 Environmental Policy

POLS 6322 - 001 Environmental Policy

  • Class Number: 10490
  • Instructor: MCCOOL, DANIEL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -2

POLS 6405 - 001 Comparatv Public Policy

POLS 6405 - 001 Comparatv Public Policy

  • Class Number: 15895
  • Instructor: CASTLE, MARJORIE
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

POLS 6410 - 001 New Democracies

POLS 6410 - 001 New Democracies

  • Class Number: 15868
  • Instructor: EPSTEIN, EDWARD C
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

POLS 6480 - 001 Intntl Rel East Asia

POLS 6480 - 001 Intntl Rel East Asia

  • Class Number: 15869
  • Instructor: TONG, YANQI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 6750 - 001 Industries & State Powr

POLS 6750 - 001 Industries & State Powr

  • Class Number: 15894
  • Instructor: JUDKINS, BENJAMIN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 6800 - 001 Theory Intntl Relatns

POLS 6800 - 001 Theory Intntl Relatns

  • Class Number: 13631
  • Instructor: LEHMAN, HOWARD
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 6844 - 001 Utah's Hlth-Editor Bd

POLS 6844 - 001 Utah's Hlth-Editor Bd

  • Class Number: 12568
  • Instructor: SPERRY, RICHARD J
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0 - 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 6850 - 001 Field Sem Intntl Rel

POLS 6850 - 001 Field Sem Intntl Rel

  • Class Number: 5947
  • Instructor: LOBELL, STEVEN
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1
  • Class Number: 15898
  • Instructor: SCHWARTZ-SHEA, PEREGRINE
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2