182 Political Science & Philosophy Department of Political Science and Philosophy Chairman: T. Ramakrishna Reddy Location: Social Science Building, Room 280 Telephone: 626-6694 Professors: Alten B. Davis, Jennings G. Olson, J. Michael Orenduff, T. Ramakrishna Reddy, Jean B. White; Associate Professors: Jocelyn C. Glidden, Roydon O. Julander; Assistant Professor: I. Ralph Telford. Political Science Description Political Science is concerned with the study of government and politics and focuses on who gets what, when, and how in local, state, national, and international political systems. The curriculum is designed to analyze the processes of policy formulation and implementation and to examine the concept of power in politics. A major and a minor are offered in Political Science to students attending Weber State College. Education Political Science provides for a liberal arts education and furnishes a solid background for postgraduate study in political science, law, administration, business, and international relations. It imparts deeper understanding of political ideas, institutions and processes. Political Science, while enhancing knowledge about how governmental policies affect society, seeks to equip students with skills to influence the political process and to exercise rights and responsibilities. Employment Political Science prepares students for possible careers in government, business, journalism, teaching, research, political organizations, international institutions, and public relations. 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 the Ogden City and Weber 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. Clubs Students are provided opportunities to enrich their cultural and social horizons through participation in such professional organizations as the Pre-law Club, the Honor Society of Pi Sigma Alpha, the International Relations Club, and the Honor Society of Pi Gamma Mu. 183 Political Science & Philosophy Program: Political Science Major and Political Science Teaching Major Bachelor Degree General Requirements: Specific requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A minor is required. Political Science majors must have a C or better in major courses. Political Science majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C: Political Science Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.50 GPA. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Students majoring or minoring in Political Science or Philosophy who transfer from another institution and who intend to graduate from Weber State College 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 Weber State College. These classes must be taken during the four quarters immediately preceding graduation. Students obtaining a Political Science Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (See Teacher Education). These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 364 (4), 462 (3), 495 (15), 499 (5). Specific Requirements: Minimum of 55 credit hours in Political Science courses. Core courses required: Polsci 110 (5), 111 (4), 240 (5), 329 (3), 499 (2). Balance of the program must include either a minimum of two courses in at least four areas, or at least one course in each of the six areas. American Government and Politics: Polsci 360 (5), 363 (3), 412 (4), 414 (5). Comparative Politics: Polsci 381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), 389 (4). International Relations: Polsci 340 (3), 344 (2), 442 (4), 445 (4), 448 (5), Hist 425 (5). Political Theory and Thought; Polsci 333 (3), 424 (3), 426 (50, 428 (5), Philos 320 (3). Public and Constitutional Law: Polsci 402 (4), 403 (4), 406 (5), 407 (4). Public Policy and Administration: Polsci 276 (4), 370 (5), 375 (4), 470 (3), 476 (4). For the purpose of the major, Hist 425 may be counted as History credit and Philos 320 may be counted as Philosophy credit, or either may be counted as Political Science credit, but not both. Courses to elect from: Polsci 292 (1-6), 390 (2), 483 (1-4), 491 (1-10), 492 (1-6). Support courses required: Teaching majors must take Commun 102 (3) or its equivalent, and Educ 450 (3). Social Science Composite Teaching Major See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Program: Political Science Departmental Honors General Requirements: Enroll in the General Honors program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. Fulfill the requirements for the Political Science departmental major. Specific Requirements: In fulfilling the Political Science Honors requirements, take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. A student may receive Political Science Honors credit in any upper division Political Science course, including Directed Readings, Polsci 483 (for a maximum total of 4 hours.) Permission from the department chairperson 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 Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Program: Political Science Minor and Political Science Teaching Minor General Requirements: Political Science minors must achieve a GPA of 2.00 or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: Minimum of 27 credit hours for Political Science departmental minor; 30 credit hours for Political Science Teaching minor. Political Science courses required: Polsci 110 (5), and either 111 (4) or 240 (5). Out of the remaining credit hours, departmental minors must take at least 5 credits from areas 1, 5, and 6, and another 5 credits from areas 2, 3, and 4, specified below. Areas and Political Science courses to elect from: American Government and Politics: Polsci 360 (5), 363 (3), 412 (4), 414 (5). Comparative Politics: Polsci 381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), 389 (4). International Relations: Polsci 340 (3), 344 (2), 442 (4), 445 (4), 448 (5). Political Theory and Thought: Polsci 333 (3), 424 (3), 426 (5), 428 (5). Public and Constitutional Law: Polsci 402 (4), 403 (4), 406 (5), 407 (4). Public Policy and Administration: Polsci 276 (4), 370 (5), 375 (4), 470 (3), 476 (4). Other courses to elect from: Polsci 292 (1-6), 329 (3), 390 (2), 483 (1-2), 491 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 499 (2). Support courses required: Teaching minors must take Commun 102 (3) or its equivalent, and Educ 450 (3).