Challenge Exam - POLS 1000
Wyoming Government Exam (1 credit hour)
FALL 2008 DATES WILL BE POSTED BY AUGUST
Students who have completed a college course in U.S. national government may satisfy the Wyoming government portion of the requirement by taking an exam on Wyoming State politics. This 1-hour examination consists of approximately 50 questions (multiple choice and true/false). PASSING = 70%. This exam may be retaken once in your academic career (NOT per semester). Sitting fee and application are required for each attempt.
The following book should be obtained: THE EQUALITY STATE, Government and Politics in Wyoming (6th Edition, 2008), by Political Science faculty (available in the UW bookstore or Coe Library).
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23rd 6pm
Monday, October 20th 6pm
Tuesday, November 18th 6pm
Place: Classroom Building 302
American & Wyoming Government (3 credit hours)
Individuals desiring to challenge the entire course (3 hrs. - national and state government) may take a comprehensive examination. This examination consists of a large number of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions. Students should obtain the books for POLS 1000, which should include an American government book, as well as the book listed above, from the bookstore and read the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions. PASSING = 70%. This exam may be retaken once in your academic career (NOT per semester). Sitting fee and application are required for each attempt.
Date & Time: Monday, October 20th 6pm
Place: Classroom Building 302
Application Procedure
There is an $80.00 sitting fee to take this exam. The application must be obtained from the Office of Registration and Records (during the semester in which the exam is to be taken). Section 1 must be completed by the student, Section 2 must then be approved by the Office of Registration and Records. The student must then take the application to Cashiers’ Office to pay the sitting fee. The student is responsible for going to the Political Science Department to sign up for one of the arranged examination times and obtain departmental approval. No test will be given to those who have not applied, paid the fee, and returned the completed application to the Political Science Department. The student must bring his/her Campus ID to the exam for identification. Completed application must be received in the Political Science Department Office (A&S Building, Room 136) no later than 3 p.m. on the day of the exam.
