• POLS 5160: Political Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The class will examine political psychology as both a subject in and of itself and as a family of approaches used in every other field of political science. At its core, political psychology is concerned with the causes, dynamics, and consequences of human thinking and action in the context of politics. Students will learn how thinking about politics through a psychological frame illuminates a wide variety of political action.
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• POLS 5170: Politics & Amer Economy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Nature of capitalism and the mixed economy; political and economic models of decision making; fiscal and monetary policy; regulation and deregulation. Requirements and assessment for students enrolled in POL S 6170 will be at the graduate level. Prerequisite: ECON 1010 or equivalent.
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• POLS 5211: Constitutional Law

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Examination of the U.S. Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court. Constitutional principles governing war, foreign relations, commerce, judicial review, congressional and presidential powers, economic liberties, and federal-state relations. Recommended Prerequisite: POLS 1100.
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• POLS 5212: Civil Rights&Liberties

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Examination of the U.S. Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court. Constitutional principles governing discrimination of the basis of race, gender, other protected statuses, privacy rights, voting rights, and freedom of speech, press, religion, and association. Prerequisite: POLS 1100.
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• POLS 5245: Utah Politics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Politics in Utah is both the same as in every American state, and yet also quite different from every other American state. Its differences are rooted in history, the culture of those who settled here and whose descendants still represent a large majority, and the demographic trends that influence politics today and tomorrow. This course will explore these historical, cultural, and demographic currents, and consider the organization and operation of Utah state and local governments. Students will gain a deep understanding of the functioning of Utah governments now and the prospects for change.
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• POLS 5320: Pub Pol Theor & Ap

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Graduate students should register for POLS 6320 and will be held to higher standards and/or additional work. Introduction to policy process in United States; needs and demands for public action; organization and nature of political support; process and problems of decision making in major policy areas. Recommended Prerequisite: POLS 1100.
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• POLS 5321: Health Policy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Graduate students should register for POLS 6321 and will be held to higher standards and/or additional work. Introduction to health policy issues in the United States; needs and demands for public action; organization and nature of political support; process and problems of decision making in health policy areas.
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• POLS 5322: Enviro/Sustain Policy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Graduate students should register for POLS 6322 and will be held to higher standards and/or additional work. Ways government action or inaction affects problems of sustainability, resource scarcity, environmental health and safety, natural aesthetics, and economic growth.
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• POLS 5323: Policy Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Course addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of performing policy analysis. Students will examine current policy issues from the perspective of federal, state, and local governments, as well as from those of non-governmental and advocacy organizations. Students will be introduced to repositories of data, information and analysis available on policy topics, and will conduct research using both primary and secondary data.
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• POLS 5324: Disability Studies

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  An overview of the significance of disability in society and culture by viewing it from various perspectives. The course will explore theories and models that examine health, economic, social, political, and cultural factors that define disability and influence personal and collective responses to disability. Students will participate in a service learning project that will help to integrate key concepts from the course and their own disciplines.
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