Political Science Political Science • 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. PROGRAM: POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TEACHING MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (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 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. These classes must be taken during the four quarters immediately preceding graduation. • Students who are Political Science teaching majors must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education). These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 55 credit hours in Political Science courses. • Core courses required: Poise 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: Poise 360 (5), 363 (3) 412 (4), 414 (5). Comparative Politics: Poise SS381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), SS389 (4). International Relations: Poise 340 (3), 344 (2), 442 (4), 445 (4), 448 (5); Hist 425 (5). Political Theory and Thought: Poise 333 (5), 424 (3), 426 (5), SS428 (5); Philo SS320 (3). Public and Constitutional Law: Poise 402 (4), 403 (4), 406 (5), 407 (4). Public Policy and Administration: Poise 370 (5), 375 (4) 470 (3), 475 (5). For the purpose of the major, Hist 425 may be counted a History credit and Philo SS320 may be counted as Philosophy credit, or either may be counted as Political Science credit but not both. Courses to elect from: Poise 292 (1-6), 390 (2), 483 (1-4), 491 (1-10), 492 (1-6). Support courses required: Teaching majors must take Commun HU102 (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, Poise 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. 208 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: Poise 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: Poise 360 (5), 363 (3), 412 (4), 414 (5). Comparative Politics: Poise SS381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), SS389 (4). International Relations: Poise 340 (3), 344 (2), 442 (4), 445 (4), 448 (5). Political Theory and Thought: Poise 333 (5), 424 (3), 426 (5), 428 (5). Public and Constitutional Law: Poise 402 (4), 403 (4), 406 (5), 407 (4). Public Policy and Administration: Poise 370 (5), 375 (4), 470 (3), 475 (5). • Other courses to elect from: Poise 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 HU102 (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.) 209 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 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 Politics (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. 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. 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 (5) 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. Student Services Allied Health Sciences Natural Sciences Social Sciences