Political Science | School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies
Dept. 3197 | A&S 208
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-6484
Email: sppais@uwyo.edu
UW's Political Science Program offers students an opportunity to earn credit by examination through its Challenge Exams; the Challenge Exams allow successful students to meet their degree requirements related to the Wyoming and American Constitutions.
As of June 1, 2020, the Political Science Program is offering the Challenge Exams entirely online through UW's WyoLearn platform. Sign-up, payment, and taking the Challenge Exams are done remotely.
Students who have completed a college course in U.S. national government may satisfy the Wyoming government portion of the requirement by taking an exam on Wyoming state politics.
This examination consists of 50 questions (40 multiple choice and 10 true/false). Students must score 70% or better (35 questions) to pass the test.
This exam may be taken twice during a student's academic career. The $80 sitting fee must be paid on each attempt. If a student fails the exam on the second attempt, he or she will be required to take a Wyoming government class to complete the V USP requirement.
REQUIRED TEXT:The Equality State. by King, Garner, McConnell, & Schuhmann. (9th Edition, 2020). MacMillan Learning. ISBN-13: 978-1-5339-1832-1.
Individuals desiring to challenge the entire 3 hour course may take a comprehensive examination that covers both state and national governments.
This exam consists of 150 questions (140 multiple choice and 10 true/false). Students must score 70% or better (105 questions) to pass the test.
This exam may be taken twice during a student's academic career. The $80 sitting fee must be paid on each attempt. If a student fails the exam on the second attempt, he or she will be required to take a Wyoming government class to complete the V USP requirement.
REQUIRED TEXTS:The Equality State. by King, Garner, McConnell, & Schuhmann. (9th Edition, 2020). MacMillan Learning. ISBN-13: 978-1-5339-1832-1.
American Government Brief Ed. Ansolabehere, Ginsberg, & Lowi. (14th edition, 2017). WW Norton. ISBN-13: 9780393283778.
Political Science | School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies
Dept. 3197 | A&S 208
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-6484
Email: sppais@uwyo.edu