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Political Science: A degree of opportunity
Political Science prepares students for careers in government, law, business, and education. Our students develop high-level critical-thinking skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills among many others. Our award-winning faculty go above and beyond to provide our students with top-tier instruction and individual mentorship during their study, and beyond.
Find your next Political Science Course!
Go to the CU Denver course database
- Select "CU Denver" for Institution
- Enter the semester and year
- Select "Denver Campus"
NOTE: Online courses are listed under "Denver Campus"; New Directions courses are listed under "Extended Studies." - Enter "PSCI" in the Subject field
- Hit search
Spring 2024 PSCI Courses: Enroll Now!
PSCI 1001 – Introduction to Political Science: The Quest for Freedom and Justice
Section E01: Professor Harvey Bishop, online
Section 002: Professor James Walsh, in-person MoWe 9:30- 10:45 am
PSCI 1101 – American Political System
Section E01: Professor Harvey Bishop, online
Section 002: Professor James Walsh, in-person MoWe 11-12:15 pm
PSCI 2011 – Logic of Political Inquiry
Section E01: Professor Karen Beslin, online
PSCI 3022 – Political Systems of the World
Section E01: Professor Thorsten Spehn, online
Section 002: Professor Basim Mahmood, in-person MoWe 3:30-4:45 pm
PSCI 3034– Race, Gender, Law and Public Policy
Section 001: Professor Glenn Morris, in-person MoWe 11-1:30 pm
PSCI 3042– World Politics
Section E01: Professor Betcy Jose, online
Section 002: Professor Basim Mahmood, in-person TuTh 9:30-10:45 pm
PSCI 3347– Flim and Politics
Section E01: Professor TBA, online
PSCI 3914– The Urban Citizen
Section 001: Professor James Walsh, in-person TuTh 12:30-1:45 pm
PSCI 4057– Religion and Politics
Section E01: Professor Nicholas Rockwell, online
PSCI 4075– Gentrification and Social Equity
Section 001: Professor Anthony Robinson, in-person Wed 5-7:50 pm
PSCI 4094– Seminar: American Politics
Section 001: Professor Michael Berry, in-person Tu 5-7:30 pm
PSCI 4105– Comparative Politics: Europe
Section E01: Professor Christoph Stefes, online
PSCI 4126– Politics, Powers, and Profit
Section E01: Professor Christoph Stefes, online
PSCI 4146– Indigenous Politics
Section 001: TBA
PSCI 4155– Politics Systems of the Middle East and North Africa
Section 001: Professor Bassem Hassan, in-person MoWe 11-12:15 pm
PSCI 4216– International Politics: Human Rights
Section 001: Professor Bassem Hassan, in-person MoWe 9:30-10:45 am
PSCI 4240– International Security
Section 001: Professor Bassem Hassan, in-person MoWe 12:30-1:45 pm
PSCI 4354– Environmental Politics
Section E01: Professor Harvey Bishop, online
PSCI 4444– Contemporary Culture and Politics in America
Section E01: Professor Harvey Bishop, online
PSCI 4487– Constitituional Law II
Section 001: Professor Omar Swartz, in-person TuTh 2-3:15 pm
PSCI 4545– Immigration Politics
Section 001: TBA
PSCI 4564– Gender and Politics
Section E01: Professor Karen Sugar, online
PSCI 4808– Strategies of Peacebuilding
Section 001: Professor Martin Widzer, in-person TuTh 12:30-1:45 pm
PSCI 4960– Capstone in Political Science
Section E01: Professor Betcy Jose, online
Interested?
Join us for a Q & A with PSCI faculty and students for prospective undergraduates. RSVP now for Thurs, Nov. 16, 2023 at 5 pm on zoom!
Undergraduate Options:
- Political Science Courses
- Professional Certificates
- PSCI Minor
- PSCI Major
- "4 + 1" Dual BA/MA Degree Plan
- CU Succeed Dual Enrollment
PSCI Undergraduate Advisor:
Karen Breslin
Declare a PSCI Major or Minor:
1. Meet with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) advising to declare their major or minor.
2. Meet with your PSCI Advisor, Karen Breslin.
3. Meet with your CLAS Academic Advisor.
Running a Degree Audit:
1. Log into your UCD Access
2. Scroll to quick links and select "Degree Audit"
3. Select your audit and click "Run Audit"
4. Select "Political Science Major: General Requirements"
Learning Goals & Objectives for Graduates
In their introductory classes, and continuing at successively higher levels across their departmental studies, Political Science students will consistently improve their: