332 POLS 4800, and POLS 4860 may be counted toward the total requirement of 39 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 PHIL 3200 may be counted as Philosophy credit, or either may be counted as Political Science credit, but not both. to assist students and be sure to Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is in planning their schedules. Use this only as a consult with an advisor. Freshman Year POLS All 100 (3), and one other introductory course such as POLS SS2100 (3), POLS SS2200 (3), or POLS SS2300 (3). It is suggested that students seek advice concerning the general education requirements of the University during the first two years of study. Sophomore Year One of the introductory courses: POLS SS2100 (3), POLS SS2200 (3), or POLS SS2300 (3). At this point it is suggested that each student meet with an advisor within the Political Science Department and plan out the three year course load within the five subfields, depending on the area(s) that the individual student is interested in pursuing. Continue to complete the courses necessary towards fumlling the general education requirements of the University. Junior Year Continue with the planned courses for area of interest within the five subfields to meet program requirements. Students should start concentrating on the upper division hours required by the University to meet graduation requirements along with those hours required for their minor area of study. POLS SI3990 (3) may also be taken at this time. Senior Year POLS SI3990 (3), if not taken in the Junior year, and POLS 4990 (3). Finish the planned courses within the five subfields to make sure a minimum of 39 Political Science credit hours have been met. Political Science departmental honors » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 43). » 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, POLS 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 on page 43.) Social Science Composite Teaching Major bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) See the Department of History section in this catalog for program requirements. Political Science minor /teaching minor/bis » 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 HIST 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) POLS SSI 100 American National Government (3) and one of the following POLS SS2100 Intro to International Politics (3) POLS SS2200 Intro to Comparative Politics (3) POLS SS2300 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 area 1 and/or 4 (combined) and at least two courses from areas 2, 3, and/or 5 (combined). Choose one additional class from any area or from POLS electives. SUMMARY OF ELECTIVES REQUIRED GROUP 1 (select two courses) 1) American Government and Public Administration POLS 3600 POLS 3610 POLS DV3630 POLS 3700 POLS 3750 POLS 3760 POLS 4600 POLS 4640 POLS 4700 POLS 4750 Political Parties (3) Campaigns and Elections (3) Identity Politics (3) Intro to Public Admin (3) Urban Government & Politics (3) State Government & Politics (3) American Congress (3) American Presidency (3) Politics of Administration (3) Public Policy Analysis (3) 4) Public and Constitutional Law POLS 4020 American Constitutional Law I (3) POLS 4030 American Constitutional Law II (3) POLS 4060 Elements of Law (3) POLS DV4070 Sex Roles and the Law (3) GROUP 2 (select two courses) 2) Comparative Politics POLS 3210 Politics & Governments of Europe (3) POLS 3220 Politics & Governments of Asia (3) POLS 3290 Intro to Politics & Governments of Developing Nations (3) POLS 4280 Foreign Policies of Major Powers (3) 3) International Politics POLS 3140 Foreign Policy of the U.S. (3) POLS 4160 Topics in World Politics (3) or POLS DV4160 Topics in World Politics: Third World Women (3) POLS 4180 International Law & Organization (3) POLS 4190 Theories of International Politics (3) HIST 3230 U.S. Diplomatic History (3) Weber State University 20 06-200 7 Catalog