Political Science Political Science • General Informatior 628. History of Utah (3) Growth and development of the State of Utah in relation to her western environment. 673. History of Middle East (5) The Middle East from early beginnings to the present with emphasis upon the 19th and 20th centuries. 674. History of Africa (5) Africa from earliest times to the present. 683. Directed Readings (1-2) Independent readings under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1000 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 686. Reading Seminar in World History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in World History, such as the European Imperialism in the 16th and 19th Centuries or Islam and Christianity as Medieval Cultural Forces. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. 687. Reading Seminar in American History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in American History such as the Making of the Constitution; the Great Basin Kingdom; the Depression; or the Origins of the Civil War. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. 688. Reading Seminar in European History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in European History, such as the Renaissance, the Reformation, the French Revolution, Nazi Germany, or the Decline of the Soviet Union. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY Chair: Rod O. Julander Location: Social Science Building, Room 280 Telephone Contact: Elizabeth Ryan-Jeppsen 626-6694 Professors: Rod O. Julander, T. Ramakrishna Reddy; Associate Professors: Jock C. Glidden, Frank Guliuzza HI, Nancy N. Haanstad, Peter J. Vernezze; Assistant Professors: William E. Cassie,Thomas C. Kuehls POLITICAL SCIENCE Description Political Science is concerned with the study of government arid 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. Political Science provides for a liberal arts education and furnishes a solid background for graduate study in political science, law, administration, business, and international 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. PROGRAM: POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TEACHING MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • 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 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 College 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 SS/SB 110 (5), 111 (4), SS240 (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 381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), 389 (4). International Relations: Poise 340 (4), 344 (2), 442 (4), 445 (4), 448 (5); Hist 425 (5). Political Theory and Thought: Poise 333 (5), 424 (3), 426 (5), 428 (5); Philo 320 (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 as a History credit and Philo 320 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 College 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: Poise SS/SB 110 (5), and either 111 (4) or SS240 (5). • Out of the remaining credit hours, departmental minors must take at least 5 credits from areas 1, 5 or 6 and another 5 credits from areas 2, 3, or 4, specified below. • Areas and Political Science courses to elect from: 1. American Government and Politics: Poise 360 (5). 363 (3). 412 (4), 414 (5). 2. Comparative Politics: Poise 381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), 389 (4). 3. International Relations: Poise 340 (4), 344 (2), 442 (4), 445 (4), 448 (5). 4. Political Theory and Thought: Poise 333 (5), 424 (3), 426 (5), 428 (5). 5. Public and Constitutional Law: Poise 402 (4), 403 (4), 406 (5), 407 (4). 6. 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 Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 270 271 Continuing Education