• POLS 4520: Public Opinion

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Deals with natures of a public in democracy and means of forming and manipulating public opinion. Emphasizes role of public opinion as essential ingredient of the policy-making process in popular government. Dual listed with POLS 5520. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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• POLS 4530: Leg & Legislation

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies legislative processes at all levels of American government, emphasizing legislative roles, legislative practices and procedures. Dual listed with POLS 5530. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or consent of instructor. (Normally offered every other year)
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• POLS 4545: Conflict Resolution & Man

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course examines the strategies and tools available to manage and resolve conflicts at multiple levels. It investigates leadership theory, mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and other problem-solving approaches. It focuses on conflict from multiple levels - e.g., interpersonal, organizational, community-based, within society, and internationally to address thorny challenges and intractable problems. Prerequisite: Junior standing Dual-Listed: POLS 5545 Cross-Listed: INST 4545, INST 5545
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• POLS 4550: Internship in Govt

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Integrates practical political experience with academic knowledge. Students are expected to participate in specifically assigned duties and observe broader activities of the sponsoring organization; then, reflect upon this participation and observation in the form of written assignments. Internship credit can be earned for work in political campaigns, Wyoming Legislature or government services. Offered S/U only. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science.
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• POLS 4555: Political Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Political ecology is a multidisciplinary field of study that emphasizes the role of politics, power relations, and inequality in the study of human-environment relations. In this course we will consider how political ecology can help us rethink environmental knowledge and problem solving in a variety of contexts locally and globally. Prerequisite: 9 hours of international studies or social science coursework.
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• POLS 4560: Wash Sem Prog

  15.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides students with paid internships in Washington D.C. in either congressional offices or federal agencies. Selection into the program is very competitive and is made the semester prior to service. Offered for S/U only. Prerequisites: POLS1000 and 6 additional hours of political science courses.
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• POLS 4600: Political Violence

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines causes and consequences of violence both among individuals and among nations. Dual listed with POLS 5600; cross listed with CRMJ 4600. Prerequisites: POLS 1000 or SOC 1000.
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• POLS 4630: Gender & Politics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Using theoretical perspectives of pluralism, elitism, and intersectionality, this course examines how sex and gender operate in U.S. political processes, including elections, parties, interest groups, and social movements. Specific focus will be on women in politics and analyses of power dynamics in shaping marginalized identities; sex/gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, class and ability. Prerequisites: GWST/ENGL 1080, GWST 2000, or POLS 1000; at least 9 combined credit hours in POLS or GWST, and junior standing. Cross listed with POLS 4630.
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• POLS 4640: Pol Thry:Ancnt/Med

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Surveys political philosophy, theory and doctrine from Classical Greek period to Machiavelli. Dual listed with POLS 5640. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or consent of instructor.
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• POLS 4650: Pol Thry:Modern

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Surveys political philosophy, theory and doctrine from Machiavelli to present. Dual listed with POLS 5650. Prerequisite: 9 hours of political science or consent of instructor. (Normally offered every other year)
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