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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: 3833
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $385.00
  • Seats Available: 4

POLS 303 - 060 State Local Government

POLS 303 - 060 State Local Government

  • Class Number: 4461
  • Instructor: FRANCO, HEIDI H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $385.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 368 - 060 Globaliz & World Pol

POLS 368 - 060 Globaliz & World Pol

  • Class Number: 8528
  • Instructor: HUMPHREYS, CARRIE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $385.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 1100 - 001 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 001 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 3310
  • Instructor: LEVIN, DANIEL L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 22

POLS 1100 - 060 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 060 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 3832
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

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 (801) 585-5959.

POLS 1100 - 090 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 3309
  • Instructor: WOOD, NORA
  • 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 (801) 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: 3538
  • Instructor: Wantz III, Joseph P
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 6

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: 4889
  • Instructor: DUNNE, GORDON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 16

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: 6955
  • Instructor: OMI, KEITA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 16

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: 6956
  • Instructor: TONG, YANQI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 30

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: 3311
  • Instructor: CASTLE, MARJORIE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $80.00
  • Seats Available: 9

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 - 060 State/Local Gov


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. You will need reliable computer access. This class will meet once a week with 3 hours of on-line work every week.

POLS 3030 - 060 State/Local Gov

  • Class Number: 4460
  • Instructor: FRANCO, HEIDI H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 30

This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. You will need reliable computer access. This class will meet once a week with 3 hours of on-line work every week.

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: 6310
  • Instructor: BALL, SAMANTHA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 11

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: 6116
  • 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: 5183
  • Instructor: GUTAJ, PERPARIM
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 22

POLS 3420 - 001 Islam and Politics

POLS 3420 - 001 Islam and Politics

  • Class Number: 8418
  • Instructor: MOHAMMADI MAZINANI, MEHRAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 16

POLS 3680 - 060 Globaliz & World Pol

POLS 3680 - 060 Globaliz & World Pol

  • Class Number: 8529
  • Instructor: HUMPHREYS, CARRIE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 28
  • Class Number: 8820
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Instructor: ORCHARD, CHARLENE
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 17

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: 3312
  • 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: 5182
  • 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: 5180
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: SHIPLEY, GINA N
  • 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: 5181
  • 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 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: 5923
  • 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 4920 - 001 Internship: Honors Loc

POLS 4920 - 001 Internship: Honors Loc

  • Class Number: 8443
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: LYON COTTI, MORGAN
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 50

POLS 4922 - 001 Internship: Honors Nat

POLS 4922 - 001 Internship: Honors Nat

  • Class Number: 8444
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: SHIPLEY, GINA N
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 50

POLS 4923 - 001 Internship: Honor Glob

POLS 4923 - 001 Internship: Honor Glob

  • Class Number: 8445
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: MCBETH, COURTNEY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 50

POLS 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis/Project

POLS 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis/Project

  • Class Number: 3314
  • Instructor: BURBANK, MATTHEW
  • Component: Honors Thesis Project
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

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: 6958
  • Instructor: NELSON, STEVE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 12

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: 4900
  • Instructor: LARSEN, REBECCA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 21

POLS 5525 - 001 Engaging Volunteers


Class meets June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 31.

POLS 5525 - 001 Engaging Volunteers

  • Class Number: 8540
  • Instructor: CHAVEZ-HOUCK, REBECCA
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

Class meets June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 31.

POLS 5595 - 002 NP Strategy & Outcome


Class meets: May 21, 28, June 4, 18, 25 July 9, 16, 30.

POLS 5595 - 002 NP Strategy & Outcome

  • Class Number: 8769
  • Instructor: BENSON, JERRY
  • Instructor: HALL, MELISSA E
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

Class meets: May 21, 28, June 4, 18, 25 July 9, 16, 30.

POLS 5810 - 001 Polarization & Pub Policy U.S.

POLS 5810 - 001 Polarization & Pub Policy U.S.

  • Class Number: 8442
  • Instructor: Wantz III, Joseph P
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

POLS 5965 - 003 National Security Policy

POLS 5965 - 003 National Security Policy

  • Class Number: 6115
  • Instructor: SLACK, PAUL
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

POLS 6920 - 001 Internship: Grad Local

POLS 6920 - 001 Internship: Grad Local

  • Class Number: 6427
  • 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 6922 - 001 Internship: Grad Nation


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

POLS 6922 - 001 Internship: Grad Nation

  • Class Number: 5924
  • Instructor: JOWERS, KIRK
  • Instructor: SHIPLEY, GINA N
  • 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 6923 - 001 Internship: Grad Global

POLS 6923 - 001 Internship: Grad Global

  • Class Number: 4930
  • 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 7975 - 002 Indep Doctoral Resrch

POLS 7975 - 002 Indep Doctoral Resrch

  • Class Number: 6872
  • 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: 6675
  • Instructor: YAVUZ, M
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 7980 - 003 Faculty Consultation

POLS 7980 - 003 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 3323
  • 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: 6782
  • Instructor: LEHMAN, HOWARD
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5