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17 courses with the subject POLS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

POLS 1000American

and Wyoming Government (3CR) (3L) [E] The organization and nature of the American national government and Wyoming state government and their 268 constitutional development. This course meets the statutory requirement for instruction in the constitutions of the United States and Wyoming.

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
POLS 1020Issues in

Foreign Relations I (3CR) (3L) (BOCES class.) This year- long course entails an introduction to the concepts, institutions, and issues of contemporary foreign relations from the perspective of the United States. The focal point of the course are group analyses of selected prominent issues in the post-Cold War world, which will include extensive research, writing, discussions, and oral presentations of the groups' findings. permission of the instructor.

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Application and
POLS 1030Issues in

Foreign Relations II (3CR) (3L) (BOCES class.) This course is the second semester of the year-long seminar which entails an introduction to the concepts, institutions and issues of contemporary foreign relations from the perspective of the United States. The focal point of this course is the group research assignment. POLS 1020, and permission of the instructor.

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Application,
POLS 1100Wyoming

Government (1CR) (3L, *) [E] If a student successfully completes a U.S. Government or U.S. History course with a grade of C or better at another institution, this course satisfies the statutory requirement of instruction in the constitutions of the United States and Wyoming for Casper

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
POLS 1200Non-Western

Political Cultures (3CR) (3L) [E] This course gives students an appreciation of non- Western political cultures and how these cultures have created different political institutions and practices. Non-Western nations of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are used as case studies. Cross-listed: INST 1200

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
POLS 1250Introduction to Comparative Government3

How do foreign states deal with the numerous challenges to their stability? Do institutions affect a state’s approach to solving different problems? How do these different approaches affect policy? This course introduces students to different styles of governance and compares countries from around the world with reference to their political ideology. Fall

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
POLS 2000Current
Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
POLS 2128Terrorism3

3L This course studies the theories, psychologies, motives, methods, forms, and counter measures associated with terrorism in history and the 21st century. Biannually permission of the instructor.

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
POLS 1000 or
POLS 2200Politics of

Europe (3CR) (3L) [E] Examines formal and informal aspects of politics in Britain, other West European countries, and the European Union. HIST 1120, or have permission of the instructor. POLS 2290 -

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
POLS 1000, or
POLS 2290Governments and Politics of Latin America3

This course studies chief cultural and historical factors influencing Latin American political process by drawing on six country case studies as well as regional information. It also surveys major institutions and political patterns of the region.

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
POLS 2310Introduction

to International Relations (3CR) (3L) [E] A theoretical and practical survey of the international political system, including concepts of power and power relationships, elements of international organizations and contemporary international relations. POLS 1000, or permission of the instructor. Cross-listed: INST 2310

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
HIST 1120, or
POLS 2410Introduction

to Public Administration (3CR) (3L) [E] Public administration involves the core activities of government that are performed, for the most part, by highly trained experts and specialized organizations; its purpose is the development and implementation of public policy.

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
POLS 2430Parties, Interest Groups and Elections3

Studies nature and functions of political organizations in American democracy. Discusses origins and evolution of American parties, causes of interest group development, political socialization, political participation and voting behavior, as well as activities of interest groups within American society and political system. Emphasizes current trends regarding role of parties versus interest groups. Spring

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
POLS 1000
POLS 2450Politics and Media3

Examines the media’s coverage of current events, governmental institutions, and electoral campaigns. Discusses the effect of media on individuals’ opinions and behavior. Spring

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
POLS 1000
POLS 2460Introduction

to Political Philosophy (3CR) (3L) [E] A survey of selected writings in the history of Western political theory from the classical period to the present. sophomore standing, or permission of the instructor.

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
POLS 1000, or
POLS 2465Directed

Studies in Political Science (1-3L) (1-3 CR) This course will center on faculty-guided research in an area of mutual interest to the student and instructor within the political science, international studies, or pre-law majors. This course has the option of including internship experience as part of the directed studies.

Subject
POLS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
POLS 2470Internship3

(3L) This course will differentiate from POLS 2465 Directed Study in POLS, which has been used in the past for students taking internships for credit. The 2470 number is in line with the transfer guide for POLS internships. POLS 2470 will be offered every semester. instructor.

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of the

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