Class Listings Fall 2025 Semester

Location: 1102 BSB; Phone: (312) 996-3105.

Last generated: Thursday, July 17 2025 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

POLS 101

Introduction to American Government and Politics

3 hours. May be taught in blended learning format. Please check the online schedule of classes for blended sections. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
38315	DIS - BD1	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	R	319	2BSB		Meet on campus
38313	LCD - BS1	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	T	319	2BSB		Meet on campus
42073	DIS - CD1	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	W	365	2BSB	Alexander, A	Meet on campus
42074	LCD - CS	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	M	365	2BSB	Alexander, A	Meet on campus
13186	DIS - FD6	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	F	1402	2CDRLC		Meet on campus
13178	DIS - FD7	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	F	381	2BSB		Meet on campus
13179	DIS - FD8	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	F	308	2BH		Meet on campus
30383	DIS - FD9	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	F	381	2BSB		Meet on campus
30384	DIS - FDA	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	F	308	2BH		Meet on campus
30385	DIS - FDB	08:00 AM - 08:50 AM	F	A002	2LCA		Meet on campus
13190	LCD - FS1	ARRANGED		ARR	2ONL	McKenzie, E	Online with deadlines

POLS 120

Introduction to Political Theory

3 hours. Individual and Society, and Past course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
26349	DIS - AD	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	F	1115	2BSB		Meet on campus
13194	DIS - AD1	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	F	240	2ARC		Meet on campus
20142	DIS - AD2	09:00 AM - 09:50 AM	F	289	2BSB		Meet on campus
37191	LEC - AL	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	MW	C003	2LCC	Engelmann, S	Meet on campus

POLS 130

Introduction to Comparative Politics

3 hours. Same as INST 130. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the relevant semester to determine the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
13282	DIS - AD1	01:00 PM - 01:50 PM	F	208	2BH		Meet on campus
13281	DIS - AD2	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	F	381	2BSB		Meet on campus
48701	DIS - AD3	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	F	A007	2LCA		Meet on campus
13284	LCD - AS1	ARRANGED		136	2ARC	Kostadinova, P	Online with deadlines

POLS 184

Introduction to International Relations

3 hours. Same as INST 184. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
13196	DIS - AD1	09:00 AM - 09:50 AM	F	315	2BSB		Meet on campus
13198	DIS - AD2	01:00 PM - 01:50 PM	F	240	2ARC		Meet on campus
13202	DIS - AD4	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	F	1171	2BSB		Meet on campus
13200	DIS - AD5	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	F	1171	2BSB		Meet on campus
43542	DIS - AD6	08:00 AM - 08:50 AM	F	215	2BSB		Meet on campus
43543	DIS - AD7	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	F	208	2BH		Meet on campus
13204	LCD - AS1	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	MW	F001	2LCF	Floros, K	Meet on campus

POLS 200

Methods of Political Science

3 hours.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
34466	LCD	01:00 PM - 01:50 PM	MWF	319	2BSB	Bruhl, R		Meet on campus

POLS 201

Political Data Analysis

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): MATH 090; or MATH 105; or MATH 108; or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
13213	LCD	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	MWF	239	2ARC	Bruhl, R		Meet on campus

POLS 206

Political Behavior

3 hours. Recommended background: POLS 101.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
35618	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	1171	2BSB			Meet on campus

POLS 207

The Mass Media and Politics

3 hours. Same as COMM 207. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): One course in political science, sociology or contemporary history.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
34700	LCD	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	MW			Podrazik, W		Meet on campus

POLS 210

Introduction to Urban Politics

3 hours. Recommended background: POLS 101.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
35646	LCD	12:00 PM - 01:15 PM	MW	1115	2BSB	Alexander, A		Meet on campus

POLS 212

State Government

3 hours. Recommended background: POLS 101.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
37536	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	1115	2BSB	Filindra, A		Meet on campus

POLS 226

Political Parties in Modern Democracies

3 hours. Recommended background: POLS 101 or POLS 130 or INST 130.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
50217	LCD	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	TR	381	2BSB	Fagan, E		Meet on campus
Organization, role, and function of political parties in democratic settings. Types of party systems and ideological families. Link between elections and party systems. Opportunities for reform of parties and party systems. Course Information: Recommended background: POLS 101 or POLS 130 or INST 130.

POLS 231

Politics and Society of China

3 hours. Same as GLAS 231 and HIST 231. Recommended background: POLS 130 or INST 130. World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
39407	LCD	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	TR	365	2BSB	Zhang, Y		Meet on campus

POLS 243

Politics and Government of the Middle East

3 hours. Same as JST 243. Recommended Background: POLS 130 or INST 130. World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
39410	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	MW	1171	2BSB	Tepe, S		Meet on campus

POLS 258

The Judicial Process

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the relevant semester to determine the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Recommended background: POLS 101.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
37195	LCD	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	MW	1115	2BSB	McKenzie, E		Meet on campus

POLS 286

The United Nations and Other International Organizations

3 hours. Recommended background: POLS 184 or INST 184.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
35628	LCD	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	MW	1171	2BSB	Floros, K		Meet on campus

POLS 290

History of Political Thought I

3 hours. Same as CL 290. Recommended background: POLS 120.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
50213	LCD	02:00 PM - 03:15 PM	TR	1115	2BSB	Moruzzi, N		Meet on campus
Western political theorists from ancient Greece and Rome through the end of the classical era, including Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Augustine. Course Information: Same as CL 290. Recommended background: POLS 120.

POLS 296

Fascism and Dictatorship in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean

3 hours. Same as HIST 296 and GKM 296. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161. Past course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
48354	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	365	2BSB	Doumanis, N		Meet on campus

POLS 300

Advanced Topics in Political Science

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
34469	LCD	03:00 PM - 04:15 PM	MW	1171	2BSB	Tepe, S		Meet on campus
Populism and Authoritarianism

POLS 301

Internship in Political Science

6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; at least 12 credit hours in political science, including courses relevant to field experience; GPA of 3.00 in political science; and consent of instructor. Instructor Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Practice.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
34704	PR - AP	ARRANGED				Albarracin Dierolf, J		Off Campus Experience
34703	LCD - AS	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	M	1115	2BSB	Albarracin Dierolf, J		Meet on campus

POLS 303

Supervised Readings and Research

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
16031	CNF	ARRANGED	Albarracin Dierolf, J
16026	CNF	ARRANGED	Alexander, A
16036	CNF	ARRANGED	Bruhl, R
22738	CNF	ARRANGED	Choi, S
16033	CNF	ARRANGED	Engelmann, S
16035	CNF	ARRANGED	Fagan, E
16020	CNF	ARRANGED	Feldmann, A
45921	CNF	ARRANGED	Filindra, A
16030	CNF	ARRANGED	Floros, K
24865	CNF	ARRANGED	Johnson, C
16017	CNF	ARRANGED	Kaplan, N
16029	CNF	ARRANGED	Kostadinova, P
16024	CNF	ARRANGED	Lyles, K
16028	CNF	ARRANGED	McKenzie, E
16021	CNF	ARRANGED	Moruzzi, N
24866	CNF	ARRANGED	Tepe, S
16032	CNF	ARRANGED	Zhang, Y

POLS 305

Honors Course

3 TO 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Open only to seniors. Requires approval of the department, a 3.25 University grade point average, and a 3.50 political science grade point average. Departmental Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
24868	CNF	ARRANGED	Albarracin Dierolf, J
13244	CNF	ARRANGED	Alexander, A
13253	CNF	ARRANGED	Bruhl, R
22739	CNF	ARRANGED	Choi, S
13229	CNF	ARRANGED	Engelmann, S
13250	CNF	ARRANGED	Fagan, E
13254	CNF	ARRANGED	Fagan, E
13256	CNF	ARRANGED	Feldmann, A
13252	CNF	ARRANGED	Floros, K
13255	CNF	ARRANGED	Johnson, C
13241	CNF	ARRANGED	Kostadinova, P
13248	CNF	ARRANGED	Lyles, K
13258	CNF	ARRANGED	McKenzie, E
13257	CNF	ARRANGED	Moruzzi, N
24870	CNF	ARRANGED	Tepe, S
13249	CNF	ARRANGED	Zhang, Y

POLS 311

Black Politics in the United States

3 hours. Same as BLST 306. Prerequisite(s): Three courses in political science, history or sociology, or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
35640	LCD	03:00 PM - 04:15 PM	MW	215	2BSB	Johnson, C		Meet on campus

POLS 329

Seminar on American Politics

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and POLS 200; or consent of the instructor. Students seeking to register with instructor approval should contact the academic advisor for Political Science, in addition to securing permission to enroll from the course instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
30645	DIS	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	TR	1115	2BSB	Kaplan, N		Meet on campus

POLS 349

Topics in Comparative Politics

3 hours. Same as INST 349. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): POLS 130 or INST 130; and POLS 200; or consent of the instructor. Students seeking to register with instructor approval should contact the academic advisor for Political Science, in addition to securing permission to enroll from the course instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
32065	DIS	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	TR	1171	2BSB	Zhang, Y		Meet on campus

POLS 353

Constitutional Law

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
24888	LCD	09:00 AM - 09:50 AM	MWF	311	2BSB	Lyles, K		Meet on campus

POLS 354

The Constitution and Civil Liberties

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
32067	LCD	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	MWF	311	2BSB	Lyles, K		Meet on campus

POLS 401

Data Analysis I

3 OR 4 hours. Same as PPA 401. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 200 and POLS 201; or graduate standing.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
13289	LCD	03:30 PM - 06:00 PM	R	4133	2BSB	Kaplan, N	Meet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Instructor Approval Required
20427	LCD	03:30 PM - 06:00 PM	R	4133	2BSB	Kaplan, N	Meet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

POLS 465

Topics in Sociology of Politics

3 OR 4 hours. Same as SOC 465. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of upper-division sociology or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
38490	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	304	2LH	Said, A	Meet on campus
3 hours Revolutions Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
38491	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	304	2LH	Said, A	Meet on campus
4 hours Revolutions Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

POLS 467

Public Opinion and Political Communication

3 OR 4 hours. Same as COMM 467. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): POLS 200 or the equivalent or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor	Instructional Method
36817	LCD	ARRANGED	Aitamurto, T	Online with deadlines
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
36818	LCD	ARRANGED	Aitamurto, T	Online with deadlines
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

POLS 482

Theories of Democracy and Representation

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
43550	LCD	03:30 PM - 06:00 PM	W			Engelmann, S		Meet on campus

POLS 497

Directed Readings in Political Science

4 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval of the graduate director required to repeat course. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
16040	CNF	ARRANGED
16042	CNF	ARRANGED
16054	CNF	ARRANGED
24909	CNF	ARRANGED
16050	CNF	ARRANGED	Alexander, A
16059	CNF	ARRANGED	Bruhl, R
22740	CNF	ARRANGED	Choi, S
16057	CNF	ARRANGED	Johnson, C
16053	CNF	ARRANGED	Kostadinova, P
16048	CNF	ARRANGED	Lyles, K
16051	CNF	ARRANGED	McKenzie, E
24910	CNF	ARRANGED	Mooney, C
16044	CNF	ARRANGED	Moruzzi, N
24908	CNF	ARRANGED	Simpson, D
16055	CNF	ARRANGED	Tepe, S
16058	CNF	ARRANGED	Zhang, Y

POLS 498

Independent Research in Political Science

2 TO 6 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval of the graduate director required to repeat course. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
16067	CNF	ARRANGED	Albarracin Dierolf, J
16073	CNF	ARRANGED	Alexander, A
16081	CNF	ARRANGED	Bruhl, R
16079	CNF	ARRANGED	Choi, S
16076	CNF	ARRANGED	Fagan, E
22741	CNF	ARRANGED	Feldmann, A
16065	CNF	ARRANGED	Filindra, A
16077	CNF	ARRANGED	Johnson, C
16078	CNF	ARRANGED	Kostadinova, P
16071	CNF	ARRANGED	Lyles, K
16074	CNF	ARRANGED	McKenzie, E
16080	CNF	ARRANGED	Mooney, C
16068	CNF	ARRANGED	Moruzzi, N
24911	CNF	ARRANGED	Simpson, D
24913	CNF	ARRANGED	Tepe, S
16075	CNF	ARRANGED	Zhang, Y

POLS 569

Research Topics in American Politics

4 hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): POLS 560. Restricted to Political Science major(s). Restricted to Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
33869	LCD	02:30 PM - 05:00 PM	T	1171	2BSB	Filindra, A		Meet on campus

POLS 570

Seminar in Comparative Politics

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College. Restricted to Political Science major(s). Not intended for Non-Degree.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
47201	DIS	03:30 PM - 06:00 PM	M	281	2BSB	Albarracin Dierolf, J		Meet on campus

POLS 593

Independent Research for Master's Degree

2 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): POLS 401 and POLS 505 and POLS 482. Open only to Master's degree students; and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
24938	CNF	ARRANGED	Albarracin Dierolf, J
22751	CNF	ARRANGED	Alexander, A
22758	CNF	ARRANGED	Bruhl, R
22754	CNF	ARRANGED	Choi, S
22756	CNF	ARRANGED	Engelmann, S
22747	CNF	ARRANGED	Fagan, E
22748	CNF	ARRANGED	Feldmann, A
22753	CNF	ARRANGED	Filindra, A
22745	CNF	ARRANGED	Johnson, C
22746	CNF	ARRANGED	Kostadinova, P
22750	CNF	ARRANGED	Lyles, K
22752	CNF	ARRANGED	McKenzie, E
22749	CNF	ARRANGED	Moruzzi, N
24940	CNF	ARRANGED	Tepe, S
50206	CNF	ARRANGED	Vega, L
22755	CNF	ARRANGED	Zhang, Y

POLS 596

Advanced Readings in Political Science

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated with approval. Students may register in more than one section per term. Approval to repeat course granted by the graduate director. Prerequisite(s): POLS 401 and POLS 404 and consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
16096	CNF	ARRANGED	Albarracin Dierolf, J
16093	CNF	ARRANGED	Alexander, A
16098	CNF	ARRANGED	Bruhl, R
22742	CNF	ARRANGED	Choi, S
32861	CNF	ARRANGED	Engelmann, S
16087	CNF	ARRANGED	Fagan, E
16099	CNF	ARRANGED	Feldmann, A
16085	CNF	ARRANGED	Filindra, A
16095	CNF	ARRANGED	Johnson, C
16101	CNF	ARRANGED	Kostadinova, P
16091	CNF	ARRANGED	Lyles, K
16094	CNF	ARRANGED	McKenzie, E
16100	CNF	ARRANGED	Mooney, C
16088	CNF	ARRANGED	Moruzzi, N
24941	CNF	ARRANGED	Simpson, D
24943	CNF	ARRANGED	Tepe, S
16097	CNF	ARRANGED	Zhang, Y

POLS 599

Dissertation Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Open only to degree candidates. Instructor Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Instructor
24947	CNF	ARRANGED	Albarracin Dierolf, J
16138	CNF	ARRANGED	Alexander, A
16143	CNF	ARRANGED	Bruhl, R
22744	CNF	ARRANGED	Choi, S
16141	CNF	ARRANGED	Engelmann, S
16145	CNF	ARRANGED	Fagan, E
16130	CNF	ARRANGED	Feldmann, A
16132	CNF	ARRANGED	Filindra, A
16140	CNF	ARRANGED	Johnson, C
16144	CNF	ARRANGED	Kostadinova, P
16136	CNF	ARRANGED	Lyles, K
16139	CNF	ARRANGED	McKenzie, E
16133	CNF	ARRANGED	Moruzzi, N
24949	CNF	ARRANGED	Tepe, S
16142	CNF	ARRANGED	Zhang, Y