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The Department of Political Science at UTA engages with students and guides them towards successful pathways.

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Coming in Fall 2025

POLS will offer three new courses beginning in Fall 2025. Contact the listed faculty for more details.

New course political economy with Prof Chambers-Ju

Political Economy - POLS 4392-001

Dr. Christopher Chambers-Ju, [email protected]

Course Highlights:
  • Examines the relationship between markets and government
  • Analyzes how economic and political systems interact
  • Explores key debates in contemporary American politics
  • Investigates conflicts over policy, regulation, and power
New course qualitative methods with Prof Kim

Qualitative Methods - POLS 4392-004

Dr. Bo Won Kim, [email protected]

Course Highlights
  • Introduction to qualitative research methods
  • Learn how to conduct fieldwork, interviews, and archival research
  • Ethical considerations in data collection
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
  • Hands-on practice leading to a research paper
flyer announcing a new POLS Ambassador course with Dr. Sasley

Political Science Ambassadors - POLS 4103

Dr. Brent Sasley, [email protected]

Course Highlights:
  • Develop leadership, communication, & teamwork skills
  • Represent the Political Science Department in campus and community outreach
  • Support students enrolled in Political Science courses

Undergraduate

Political Science majors are great candidates in almost any field.

Graduate

An exciting place to grow your analytical skills and practical...

Fast Track Program

Outstanding POLS majors take two to three graduate courses to replace...

Spotlight on POLS Students

POLS Major -

Evan Saunders

Fall 2024 Archer Fellows

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POLS Major -

Joe O'Brien

Internships: City of Burleson and North Central Texas Council of Governments

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POLS Major and PI Sigma Alpha President -

Megan Wackerman

Internship: Harris Cook LLP

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POLS Major -

Alitzel Morales-Aguilar

Internship: City of Mansfield

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POLS Grad Student -

Danielle Myers

Graduate Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant

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POLS Grad Student -

Rama Abdel-Jaber

Political Science Fast Track Program

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