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Department of Political Science
136 Arts and Sciences Building
Phone: (307) 766-6484, FAX: (307) 766-6771
Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/pols
Professors
R. MCGREGGOR CAWLEY, B.A. Kearney State
College 1971; M.A. Colorado State University 1974; Ph.D. 1981; Professor
of Political Science 1997, 1987.
WINBERG CHAI, B.A. Wittenberg College 1955;
M.A. New School for Social Research 1958; Ph.D. New York University 1968;
Professor of Political Science 1988.
LARRY HUBBELL, B.A. American University 1973; M.A. University of Illinois-Chicago 1974; Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1989; Professor of Political Science 2000, 1989.
JAMES D. KING, B.A. Michigan State University
1974; M.A. Western Michigan University 1977; Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia
1983; Professor of Political Science 1999, 1992.
MARGARET M. MURDOCK, B.A. Creighton University
1970; M.A. Tufts University 1975; Ph.D. 1978; Professor of Political Science-Casper
1993, 1975.
STEPHEN C. ROPP, B.A. Allegheny College
1963; M.A. University of Washington 1965; Ph.D. University of California
at Riverside 1971; Professor of Political Science 1984.
OLIVER WALTER, B.A. Washington State University
1964; M.A. 1966; Ph.D. University of Illinois 1972; Dean of the College
of Arts and Sciences 1989; Professor of Political Science 1981, 1970.
Associate Professors
JEAN A. GARRISON, B.A. University of Wyoming 1990; M.A. University of South Carolina 1992; Ph.D. 1996; Assistant Professor of Political Science, 2001.
BRENT L. PICKETT, B.A. Wichita State University 1989; M.A. University of Colorado at Boulder 1991; Ph.D. 1995; Associate Professor of Political Science - Casper 2005.
ROBERT SCHUHMANN, B.S. Appalachian State University 1987; M.P.A. 1989; Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1995; Associate Professor of Political Science 2002, 1995.
Assistant Professors
STEPHANIE B. ANDERSON, B.S.F.S. Georgetown University 1989; M.Sc. The London School of Economics and Political Science 1990; Ph.D. University of Cambridge 1996; Assistant Professor of Political Science 2005.
A. J. BARGHOTHI, B.A. Appalachian State University 1995; M.A. 1997; Ph.D. University of South Carolina 2008; Assistant Professor of Political Science 2008.
TEENA J. GABRIELSON, B.A. Macalester College 1992; M.A. University of California-Davis 1997; Ph.D. 2002; Assistant Professor of Political Science 2006.
ANDREW D. GARNER, B.S. Kennesaw State University 2002; Ph.D. University of Mississippi 2007; Assistant Professor of Political Science 2008.
TRACY A. SKOPEK, B.A. University of Texas 1992; M.P.A. Texas Tech University 1995; Ph.D. 2000; Assistant Professor of Political Science 2003.
Professor Emeritus:
Michael J. Horan
Associate Professor Emeritus:
Alan E. Schenker
Political Science is the study of how societies govern themselves and interact with one another. Courses of instruction in the Department of Political Science are divided into five subfields: American politics, comparative government, international relations, political philosophy, and public law. Areas of focus include analysis of government structures and processes, citizens’ influence on government, policy content, philosophical traditions, political systems of other nations, and resolution of conflicts between nations. Our goals are to help students better understand political processes, and to develop the critical thinking and analytic skills necessary for effective participation in the political process and successful careers in the public and private sectors or further study in law, political science, and public administration.
In a general sense, courses offered by the department provide the basis for both a liberal undergraduate education and later graduate-level study in political science and/or public administration.
In 1925, the state legislature passed a law requiring the study of the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions by all University of Wyoming students. Political Science 1000 satisfies this requirement, but it may also be satisfied by special examination given periodically by the Department of Political Science.
The political science department offers to undergraduates the following programs: (1) a major curriculum leading to either a B.A. or B.S. degree; (2) minor curricula; (3) courses which fulfill part of the general education requirements of the College of A&S; (4) fulfillment of statutory provision which requires study of U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions by all university students; (5) courses that fulfill part of the University Studies Program requirement.
Graduate Degrees
The department offers programs leading to an M.A. and M.P.A. degree. For further information, please consult the Graduate Bulletin.
Undergraduate Major
In addition to the university and college requirements listed elsewhere in this bulletin, a major in political science requires 33 hours. Political Science 1000, the university requirement, does not count as part of the 33. All students must take POLS 2460, preferably in the sophomore year. Other 1000- and 2000-level classes should also be completed prior to the beginning of the junior year. Students are required to complete at least one class in each of the other four political science subfields: American politics, comparative government, international relations, and public law. A maximum of 6 hours of internship credit may be applied towards the 33 hours required for the political science major. Finally, at least one seminar is required. With the exception of POLS 1000, only those political science courses in which a grade of C or better has been earned may be used to satisfy departmental requirements.
Most university studies courses should be completed prior to the junior year. Additional information about the political science major may be obtained from the Department of Political Science office, 136 A&S Building.
Undergraduate Minors
The department offers optional undergraduate minors in American politics, international relations and comparative government, public law and political theory. Eighteen hours are required in each minor, including 9 hours of upper-division courses and one seminar (excluding POLS 1000). A maximum of 3 hours of internship credit may be applied towards the 18 hours required for the political science minor. At least 12 credit hours in a minor must be from courses not being counted toward the student’s major. Information relating to specific courses fulfilling minor requirements may be obtained from the Department of Political Science office, 136 A&S Building.
Teacher Education
Teacher certification is available through the College of Education for the political science major. Further information may be found under the College of Education in this bulletin.
Major or Minor in Environmental and Natural Resources
The Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) offers a second major or minor for students interested in interdisciplinary training in the policy, legal, economic, scientific, ethical, and other perspectives associated with ENR challenges. The Haub School uses problem-based learning and interdisciplinary team teaching. Students of all disciplines are welcome to take classes in ENR or add ENR to their degree program. Contact the Haub School at (307)766-5080, senr@uwo.edu, or www.uwyo.edu/enr.
Political Science (POLS) Courses
Please send comments or questions to registrar@uwyo.edu
Last Updated: 03/10/08