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. 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 (2), 350 (5), 363 (3), 364 (4), 462 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). 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 (5), 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 a History credit and Philos 320 may be counted as Philosoph 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). PROGRAM: POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • 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 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 Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR - (See program requirements listed in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) 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). LEGAL STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM 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 the catalog.) ASIAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM 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 the catalog.) LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Department of Political Science participates in the Latin American 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 the catalog.) EMPHASIS IN 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 the catalog.) POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES-POLSC m 160 55110. American National Government (5) A study of American political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented. 55111. State and Local Government (4) Introduction to governmental organization, operation, and policy making of state, county, and municipal governments. SS240. Introduction to International Relations (5) A study of nationalism, sources of national power, imperialism, diplomacy, arms control and disarmament, regionalism, international law and organizations, foreign trade, and ends and means of foreign policy. 276. The Public Policy Process (4) A flexibly structured course dealing with the process of policy formation and decision mailing as applied to a variety of policy issues. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 161 329. Introduction to Political Science Research (3) An introduction to major sources of information theories and research methods of political science. 333. American Political Thought (3) Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government 340. Foreign Policy of the United States (3) An analysis of the structure and operation of the foreign policy process with reference to the role and influences of beliefs, institutions, interests, public opinion, and media on decision makers in the formation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. 344. Model United Nations (2) A study of the Model United Nations as well as a study of a nation's position on issues before the annual session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. May be repeated for a total of four hours. 360. Political Parties and Politics (5) A study of the organization and function of the American political parties and an examination of campaigning techniques. 363. Public Opinion and Propaganda (3) Explores the nature of public opinion and propaganda and their role in the political process. Assists the student in determining the effects of public opinion and interest groups upon governmental policy decisions. 370. Introduction to Public Administration (5) Presents basic theories, concepts, approaches, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration. 375. Urban Government and Politics (4) A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of, and prospects for, the metropolitan areas. SS381. Comparative Governments of Europe (5) A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France, and West Germany. 382. Major Governments of Asia (4) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to India, Japan, and China 383. Government and Politics of the Soviet Union (3) An analysis of government and politics in the Soviet Union with emphasis on party government relations and major approaches to the study of the Soviet Union. SS389. Politics and Governments of Developing Nations (4) A survey of the political patterns of human beings in the process of modernization by studying the role of colonialism, charismatic leader, political parties, ideologies, military, civil service, and social and economic structures, and the impact of development on stability and integration of nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. 390. Practical Politics (U.LA.) (2) Examination of mechanics, dynamics, and strategies of political persuasion in preparation for the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly. 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