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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 1100 - 002 US National Govt

POLS 1100 - 002 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 5246
  • Instructor: MORGAN, PORTER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

This class meets the week prior to the beginning of Spring semester. January 4-8 from 8am - 5pm (there will be a lunch break). Students are required to attend each class session. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students will also be required to complete additional online lectures, assignments, or exams. Reading and/or assignments may be due prior to the first day of class, please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus. If you wish to add this class please call 801-585-9963 by Dec 31. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
  • Class Number: 15216
  • Instructor: MORGAN, PORTER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -1

This class meets the week prior to the beginning of Spring semester. January 4-8 from 8am - 5pm (there will be a lunch break). Students are required to attend each class session. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students will also be required to complete additional online lectures, assignments, or exams. Reading and/or assignments may be due prior to the first day of class, please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus. If you wish to add this class please call 801-585-9963 by Dec 31. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

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: 5248
  • Instructor: CHAMBLESS, TIMOTHY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 44

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 2300 - 001 Intro to Political Theory

POLS 2300 - 001 Intro to Political Theory

  • Class Number: 8991
  • Instructor: GARROTT, LUKE J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 49

POLS 3001 - 001 Political Analysis


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. This class meets on Tuesdays with additional class time to be taught online.

POLS 3001 - 001 Political Analysis

  • Class Number: 5254
  • Instructor: BOWLING, JEREMY L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 17

This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. This class meets on Tuesdays with additional class time to be taught online.

POLS 3010 - 001 Democratic Theory

POLS 3010 - 001 Democratic Theory

  • Class Number: 16473
  • Instructor: GARROTT, LUKE J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 19

POLS 3220 - 001 Juris of Criminal Law

POLS 3220 - 001 Juris of Criminal Law

  • Class Number: 11806
  • Instructor: NELSON, STEVE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

POLS 3777 - 001 Politics and Film

POLS 3777 - 001 Politics and Film

  • Class Number: 16478
  • Instructor: JOHNSTON, STEVEN J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 100

POLS 4801 - 001 Legislative Intern Sem

POLS 4801 - 001 Legislative Intern Sem

  • Class Number: 17289
  • Instructor: LYON COTTI, MORGAN
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 4914 - 001 Wash D.C. Encounter


Please contact the Hinckley Institute of Politics at 581-8501, for days and times. Class meets four times during the semester. Trip will be May 7-14, 2016. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

POLS 4914 - 001 Wash D.C. Encounter

  • Class Number: 10384
  • Instructor: CHAMBLESS, TIMOTHY
  • Instructor: SHIPLEY, GINA N
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

Please contact the Hinckley Institute of Politics at 581-8501, for days and times. Class meets four times during the semester. Trip will be May 7-14, 2016. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

POLS 5965 - 001 Criminal Justice Policies

POLS 5965 - 001 Criminal Justice Policies

  • Class Number: 16497
  • Instructor: MCCONKIE, EDWARD
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

POLS 5965 - 003 Social Justice Leadership

POLS 5965 - 003 Social Justice Leadership

  • Class Number: 17474
  • Instructor: JEFFERSON, WAZIR
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1