1320 321 bureaucracy, journalism, the military, law enforcement, teaching, the civil service, or in any of the proliferating organizations that seek to monitor the political processes to influence content of public policy. Further, the training students receive in political science will be useful to students no matter what their ultimate career choices. The comprehensive career guide, Careers and the study of Political Science, is available from the department chair. Internships Special projects and internship programs are offered to provide students practical understanding of political processes in governmental organizations. Many students have received practical training and gained valuable knowledge by working with United States senators, members of Congress, and Utah State senators and representatives. Moreover, some students work as interns in City and County administrations and in the Utah Legal Services office in Ogden. Pre-Law The pre-law advisement program is designed to assist students in scheduling courses, in preparing for the law school admissions test, and in obtaining admission at one of the nationally recognized law schools. Data on the placement of graduates in law schools show the success and the immense value of the program to students (Dr. Frank Guliuzza acts as the Pre-Law Advisor.) political science major and political Science Teaching Major bachelor degree (b.s. os » Program Prerequisite: Not required for Political Science major. Political Science Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Teaching Majors are also required to take Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, for a total of 46 semester hours including Educ 4500. » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: Political Science majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 and a "C" or better grade in courses used toward the major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Political Science Teaching Majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 40 upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Political Science majors are required to take 43 credit hours within the major; teaching majors must also take Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, for a total of 46 credit hours. A minimum of 30 upper division hours are required within the major. Advisement All Political Science students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6694 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Political Science major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: PolSc SS2100, PolSc SS2200, and PolSc SS2350. Consult with a department advisor for specific general education guidelines. Students majoring or minoring in Political Science or Philosophy who transfer from another institution and who intend to graduate from WSU will be required to take, in the case of the minor, at least one class, and in the case of the major, at least two classes at WSU. These classes must be taken during the calendar year immediately preceding graduation. AP credit for high school American Government courses will be accepted for Political Science All 100. It will count toward the total hours required for graduation, but may not count toward the total of 43 credit hours required for a Political Science major. A score of "4" or above is required. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Core Courses Required (15 credit hours) PolSc All 100 American National Government (3) PolSc SI3990 Intro to Pol Sci Research (3) PolSc 4990 Senior Seminar/Thesis (3) and two of the following: PolSc SS2100 Intro to International Politics (3) PolSc SS2200 Intro to Comparative Politics (3) PolSc SS2350 Intro to Political Theory (3) Electives (a minimum of 16 credit hours) Take at least two classes in each of three of the five following subfields. • American Government and Public Administration PolSc 3600 Political Parties & Elections (3) PolSc DV3630 Political Behavior (3) PolSc 3700 Intro to Public Admin (3) PolSc 3750 Urban Government & Politics (3) PolSc 3760 State Government & Politics (3) PolSc 4600 Legislative Process (3) PolSc 4640 The Modern Presidency (3) PolSc 4700 Politics of Administration (3) PolSc 4750 Public Policy Analysis (3) • Comparative Politics PolSc 3210 Politics & Governments of Europe (3) PolSc 3220 Politics & Governments of Asia (30 PolSc 3290 Intro to Politics & Governments of Developing Nations (3) PolSc 4280 Foreign Policies of Major Powers (3) International Politics PolSc 3140 PolSc 4160 or PolSc DV4160 PolSc 4180 PolSc 4190 Hist 3230 Foreign Policy of the U.S. (3) Topics in World Politics (3) Topics in World Politics: Third World Women (3) International Law & Organization (3) Theories of International Politics (3) U.S. Diplomatic History (3) Public and Constitutional Law PolSc 4020 American Constitutional Law I (3) PolSc 4030 American Constitutional Law II (3) PolSc 4060 Elements of Law (3) PolSc DV4070 Sex Roles and the Law (3) • Political Theory PolSc 3330 American Political Thought (3) PolSc 4360 Classical Political Thought (3) PolSc 4380 Modern Political Thought (3) Philo 3200 Philosophy of Democracy (3) WS DV3050 Women's Studies Feminist Theory (3) Other Elective Courses Take any of the following as needed for additional credit hour total, or select additional courses from the courses in the five areas above. PolSc 2060 Freedoms (3) PolSc 2920/4920 Short Courses, Workshops (1-3) PolSc 3060 Mock Trial (2) PolSc 3150 Model United Nations (2) PolSc 3900 Practical Politics (U.I.A.) (1) PolSc 4800 Individual Projects & Research (1-3) PolSc 4860 Internships (1-6) PolSc 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) PolSc 4940 Topics in American Politics & Thought (1-3) Students may take up to three hours in 4830, three hours in 4800, and eight hours from 4860. No more than ten total hours from PolSc 4830, PolSc 4800, and PolSc 4860 may be counted toward the total requirement of 43 credit hours for Political Science Major/Teaching Major; no more than five total hours for the minor in Political Science. Hist 3230 may be counted as History credit and Philo 3200 may be counted as Philosophy credit, or either may be counted as Political Science credit, but not both. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Political Science » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Political Science departmental major, of which at least 20 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Political Science Honors credit in any upper division Political Science course, including Directed Readings, PolSc 4830 (for a maximum total of 3 hours).* » Senior Paper: A senior paper must be submitted by each student graduating with department honors. This will require the establishment of a department committee of three faculty members for evaluation and review. In addition, each student will present their paper to the department faculty. * Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in courses for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program.) Social Science Composite Teaching Major See the Department of History section in this catalog for program requirements. Political Science ::!:-:::-'-; » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or higher is required and a grade of "C" or better in all Political Science courses used toward the minor/BIS (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 21 credit hours for Political Science minor/BIS and a minimum of 24 credit hours for the teaching minor, which includes Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, a required course for Political Science Teaching Minors. Students who select the Political Science Teaching minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Minor Political Science Courses Required (6 credit hours) PolSc SSI 100 American National Government (3) and one of the following PolSc SS2100 PolSc SS2200 PolSc SS2350 Intro to International Politics (3) Intro to Comparative Politics (3) Intro to Political Theory (3) Electives (15 credit hours) Refer to the elective area listings under the Political Science B.S./B.A. program. Select at least two courses from areas 1 and 4 (combined) and at least two courses from areas 2, 3, and 5 (combined). Legal Studies ::-*;■:: ■•..;.■;;.;. msm - '■':"--'\:,' The Department of Political Science and Philosophy participates in the Legal Studies Minor Program. Students who wish to enroll should indicate their desire to do so with the Coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Asian Studies mrmj&stme minor WAWLtom&ig!- The Department of Political Science and Philosophy participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. Students who wish to enroll should indicate their desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Latin American Studies The Department of Political Science participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to enroll should meet with the Latin American Studies Coordinator who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit her/his particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Urban and Regional Planning This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE A**c & UiimaniHoc COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral ■■■■■ - MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC - PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Contin: Dams Campus WEBER STATE UNIV 2002-2003 CATALOG E R S I T Y W E B E R STATE U N I 2002-2003 CATALOG V E R S I T Y