Departmental Advisors
Undergraduate Studies Office
Madalyn Smith, 801-581-3241
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Graduate Studies Office
Sandy Hiskey, 801-581-8608
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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 - 070 US National Govt

POLS 110 - 070 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 3002
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $425.00
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 303 - 070 State Local Government


This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

POLS 303 - 070 State Local Government

  • Class Number: 5682
  • Instructor: FRANCO, HEIDI H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $425.00
  • Seats Available: 2

This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction.

POLS 368 - 070 Globaliz & World Pol

POLS 368 - 070 Globaliz & World Pol

  • Class Number: 5685
  • Instructor: DUNNE, GORDON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $425.00
  • Seats Available: 3

POLS 1100 - 070 US National Govt


This class meets at the Sandy Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520 or visit http://continue.utah.edu/sandy

POLS 1100 - 070 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 3001
  • Instructor: TANNER, RENEE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 11

This class meets at the Sandy Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520 or visit http://continue.utah.edu/sandy

POLS 1100 - 090 US National Govt


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 1100 - 090 US National Govt

  • Class Number: 7213
  • Instructor: NELSON, STEVE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 17

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 2100 - 090 Intro Intntl Relation


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 2100 - 090 Intro Intntl Relation

  • Class Number: 4745
  • Instructor: CHUNG, EUNBIN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 28

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 2200 - 090 Intr Comparatv Politics


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 2200 - 090 Intr Comparatv Politics

  • Class Number: 4746
  • Instructor: WRIGHT, SETH
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 25

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 2300 - 090 Intro Political Theory


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 2300 - 090 Intro Political Theory

  • Class Number: 5650
  • Instructor: COOMBS, AARON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 4

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 2700 - 090 Intro To Public Admin


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 2700 - 090 Intro To Public Admin

  • Class Number: 4367
  • Instructor: MAHALLATI, NADIA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 17

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 3001 - 090 Political Analysis


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 3001 - 090 Political Analysis

  • Class Number: 2722
  • Instructor: LOVELL, ALEXANDER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $110.00
  • Seats Available: 5

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 3030 - 070 State/Local Gov


This class will have three hours of online work per week in addition to the in-class meetings. This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. This class meets at the Sandy Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520 or visit http://continue.utah.edu/sandy

POLS 3030 - 070 State/Local Gov

  • Class Number: 5683
  • Instructor: FRANCO, HEIDI H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 14

This class will have three hours of online work per week in addition to the in-class meetings. This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. This class meets at the Sandy Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520 or visit http://continue.utah.edu/sandy

POLS 3680 - 070 Globaliz & World Pol


This class meets at the Sandy Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520 or visit http://continue.utah.edu/sandy

POLS 3680 - 070 Globaliz & World Pol

  • Class Number: 5684
  • Instructor: DUNNE, GORDON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 26

This class meets at the Sandy Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520 or visit http://continue.utah.edu/sandy

POLS 4900 - 001 Internship: Local


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

POLS 4900 - 001 Internship: Local

  • Class Number: 2723
  • 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, 801-581-8501

POLS 4902 - 001 Internship: National


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

POLS 4902 - 001 Internship: National

  • Class Number: 3832
  • Instructor: Curry, James M
  • 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, 801-581-8501

POLS 4902 - 002 Internship: National

POLS 4902 - 002 Internship: National

  • Class Number: 7715
  • Instructor: SHIPLEY, GINA N
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 80

POLS 4903 - 001 Internship: Int'l


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

POLS 4903 - 001 Internship: Int'l

  • Class Number: 3833
  • Instructor: Hofmann, Tobias
  • Instructor: OH, Jean
  • 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, 801-581-8501

POLS 4909 - 001 Internship: CEL


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

POLS 4909 - 001 Internship: CEL

  • Class Number: 4165
  • Instructor: LYON COTTI, MORGAN
  • 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, 801-581-8501.

POLS 4920 - 001 Internship: Honors Loc

POLS 4920 - 001 Internship: Honors Loc

  • Class Number: 5214
  • 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: 5215
  • Instructor: Curry, James M
  • 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: 5216
  • Instructor: Hofmann, Tobias
  • Instructor: OH, Jean
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 50

POLS 4950 - 001 Undergrad Research

POLS 4950 - 001 Undergrad Research

  • Class Number: 8016
  • Instructor: MASTRACCI, Sharon
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

POLS 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis/Project

POLS 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis/Project

  • Class Number: 2724
  • Instructor: MYERS, ELLA
  • Component: Honors Thesis Project
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

POLS 5323 - 090 Policy Analysis


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 5323 - 090 Policy Analysis

  • Class Number: 4747
  • Instructor: NELSON, STEVE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 5

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 5965 - 004 Local Gov. Econ Dev.

POLS 5965 - 004 Local Gov. Econ Dev.

  • Class Number: 7974
  • Instructor: JACKSON, OWEN
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

POLS 6323 - 090 Policy Analysis


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 6323 - 090 Policy Analysis

  • Class Number: 5828
  • Instructor: NELSON, STEVE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $60.00
  • Seats Available: 3

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

POLS 6920 - 001 Internship: Grad Local

POLS 6920 - 001 Internship: Grad Local

  • Class Number: 4407
  • 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, 801-581-8501.

POLS 6922 - 001 Internship: Grad Nation

  • Class Number: 4166
  • Instructor: Curry, James M
  • 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, 801-581-8501.

POLS 6923 - 001 Internship: Grad Global

POLS 6923 - 001 Internship: Grad Global

  • Class Number: 3690
  • Instructor: Hofmann, Tobias
  • Instructor: OH, Jean
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0 - 9.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $300.00
  • Seats Available: 25

POLS 6980 - 005 Faculty Consultation

POLS 6980 - 005 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 9165
  • Instructor: Steele, Brent J
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

POLS 7970 - 004 Thesis Research-PhD

POLS 7970 - 004 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 7662
  • Instructor: BUTTON, MARK
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 7970 - 005 Thesis Research-PhD

POLS 7970 - 005 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 7709
  • Instructor: Benney, Tabitha M
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 7970 - 006 Thesis Research-PhD

POLS 7970 - 006 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 8014
  • Instructor: LOBELL, STEVEN
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

POLS 7970 - 007 Thesis Research-PhD

POLS 7970 - 007 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 9090
  • Instructor: Steele, Brent J
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

POLS 7975 - 005 Indep Doctoral Resrch

POLS 7975 - 005 Indep Doctoral Resrch

  • Class Number: 6696
  • Instructor: SIMON, CHRISTOPHER A
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 6.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5