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, christopher.chambersju@uta.edu

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, bowon.kim@uta.edu

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, bsasley@uta.edu

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

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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