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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: 4100
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $375.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 220 - 060 Intr Comparatv Politics


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. Class will meet 4 hours in class and 2 hours of on-line work per week.

POLS 220 - 060 Intr Comparatv Politics

  • Class Number: 8264
  • Instructor: HARAGUCHI, KOJI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $375.00
  • Seats Available: 3

This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. Class will meet 4 hours in class and 2 hours of on-line work per week.

POLS 301 - 060 Political Analysis

POLS 301 - 060 Political Analysis

  • Class Number: 4765
  • Instructor: DeSart, Jay A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $375.00
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 303 - 070 State Local Government

POLS 303 - 070 State Local Government

  • Class Number: 4791
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $375.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 341 - 070 European Politics

POLS 341 - 070 European Politics

  • Class Number: 6321
  • Instructor: HUMPHREYS, CARRIE
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $375.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 1100 - 001 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 001 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 3512
  • Instructor: WOOD, NORA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

POLS 1100 - 060 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 060 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 4099
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

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: 3776
  • Instructor: KRZEMINSKI, CHRIS
  • 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 1100 - 091 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 - 091 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 3513
  • Instructor: CHAMBLESS, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 13

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: 5256
  • Instructor: BEAN, RICHARD M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

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: 7972
  • Instructor: DUNNE, GORDON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 13

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 - 060 Intr Comparatv Politics


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. Class will meet 4 hours in class and 2 hours of on-line work per week.

POLS 2200 - 060 Intr Comparatv Politics

  • Class Number: 8263
  • Instructor: HARAGUCHI, KOJI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 31

This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. Class will meet 4 hours in class and 2 hours of on-line work per week.

POLS 2200 - 090 Intr Comparatv Politics


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 - 090 Intr Comparatv Politics

  • Class Number: 7973
  • Instructor: AL, SERHUN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 27

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 - 060 Political Analysis

POLS 3001 - 060 Political Analysis

  • Class Number: 4407
  • Instructor: DeSart, Jay A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 22

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: 3514
  • Instructor: OMI, KEITA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • 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 3030 - 070 State/Local Gov

POLS 3030 - 070 State/Local Gov

  • Class Number: 4790
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 36

POLS 3300 - 090 Intro To Public Admin


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 3300 - 090 Intro To Public Admin

  • Class Number: 7039
  • Instructor: ORCHARD, CHARLENE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: -1

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 3390 - 090 Intro Enviro/Sustain


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 3390 - 090 Intro Enviro/Sustain

  • Class Number: 6778
  • Instructor: NELSON, STEVE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • 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 3410 - 001 European Politics

POLS 3410 - 001 European Politics

  • Class Number: 5599
  • Instructor: HUMPHREYS, CARRIE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18

POLS 3410 - 070 European Politics

POLS 3410 - 070 European Politics

  • Class Number: 6320
  • Instructor: HUMPHREYS, CARRIE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 34

POLS 3440 - 001 Comparative Pol-Mid E

POLS 3440 - 001 Comparative Pol-Mid E

  • Class Number: 7974
  • Instructor: MOHAMMADI MAZINANI, MEHRAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 32

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: 3515
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: LYON COTTI, MORGAN
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 80

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

POLS 4901 - 001 Intern: Legislature


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

POLS 4901 - 001 Intern: Legislature

  • Class Number: 5597
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 80

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

POLS 4902 - 001 Internship: National


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

POLS 4902 - 001 Internship: National

  • Class Number: 5595
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 80

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

POLS 4903 - 001 Internship: Int'l


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

POLS 4903 - 001 Internship: Int'l

  • Class Number: 5596
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 80

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

POLS 4904 - 001 Senator Bennett Seminar


Please contact the Hinckley Institute of Politics, 581-8501, for days and times.

POLS 4904 - 001 Senator Bennett Seminar

  • Class Number: 7304
  • Instructor: CHAMBLESS, TIMOTHY
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 50

Please contact the Hinckley Institute of Politics, 581-8501, for days and times.

POLS 4909 - 001 Internship: CEL


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

POLS 4909 - 001 Internship: CEL

  • Class Number: 6518
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 10

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

POLS 5240 - 001 Local Government Law

POLS 5240 - 001 Local Government Law

  • Class Number: 7979
  • Instructor: MORRIS, PAUL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

POLS 5323 - 090 Policy 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 5323 - 090 Policy Analysis

  • Class Number: 7976
  • Instructor: NELSON, STEVE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 2

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 5420 - 001 European Union

POLS 5420 - 001 European Union

  • Class Number: 5269
  • Instructor: LARSEN, REBECCA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

POLS 5545 - 001 NP & Gov Relations


Class meets in person: May 15, 22, June 5, 12, 26 and July 10, 17, and 31

POLS 5545 - 001 NP & Gov Relations

  • Class Number: 8608
  • Instructor: HALL, MELISSA E
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -2

Class meets in person: May 15, 22, June 5, 12, 26 and July 10, 17, and 31

POLS 5900 - 001 Internship: Honors


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

POLS 5900 - 001 Internship: Honors

  • Class Number: 5598
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: LYON COTTI, MORGAN
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 80

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

POLS 5965 - 001 Entrep. in Social Sector


Class meets June 27-28, July 11-12, and July 25-26. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.

POLS 5965 - 001 Entrep. in Social Sector

  • Class Number: 6927
  • Instructor: BLANCHARD, ELIZABETH
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

Class meets June 27-28, July 11-12, and July 25-26. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.

POLS 5965 - 003 National Security Policy

POLS 5965 - 003 National Security Policy

  • Class Number: 6777
  • Instructor: SLACK, PAUL
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

POLS 6910 - 001 Internship: Grad Intl

POLS 6910 - 001 Internship: Grad Intl

  • Class Number: 5310
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 9.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 25

POLS 6911 - 001 Internship: Grad Nation


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

POLS 6911 - 001 Internship: Grad Nation

  • Class Number: 6519
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 9.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 10

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

POLS 6912 - 001 Internship: Grad Local

POLS 6912 - 001 Internship: Grad Local

  • Class Number: 7303
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: LYON COTTI, MORGAN
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 9.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 50

POLS 7975 - 002 Indep Doctoral Resrch

POLS 7975 - 002 Indep Doctoral Resrch

  • Class Number: 7854
  • Instructor: SCHWARTZ-SHEA, PEREGRINE
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 6.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 7980 - 002 Faculty Consultation

POLS 7980 - 002 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 7600
  • Instructor: YAVUZ, M
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

POLS 7980 - 003 Faculty Consultation

POLS 7980 - 003 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 3526
  • Instructor: YAVUZ, M
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

POLS 7980 - 004 Faculty Consultation

POLS 7980 - 004 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 7751
  • Instructor: LEHMAN, HOWARD
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5