Arts, Letters and Science — Political Science Arts, Letters and Science — Political Science 'D' grades will not be acceptable in the department courses which are used to satisfy the major or minor requirements. 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. POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science is a science which focuses on the study of politics, government, governmental systems, and the making of public policy. The Political Science major is offered as a means to a liberal education, particularly as the term implies preparation of the citizen for the exercise of his political responsibilities. The major is also helpful as preparation for post-graduate study in professional schools of law, journalism, international relations, and public administration—among others—as well as for post-graduate work leading to careers in research and teaching. The Political Science course offerings are also designed to provide adequate programs to prepare teachers for elementary and secondary schools. Political Science Departmental Major—Students planning to obtain a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree with a departmental or teaching major in Political Science are required to have at least 45 quarter hours of satisfactory work in Political Science; including Political Science 110, 111, 240 and 499. The balance of the program will be decided in consultation with an adviser, but must include upper division work in at least four of the following areas: American Government and Law; (Political Science 300-319 or 400-419, and History 420 and 425.) Political Theory and American Political Thought; (Political Science 320-339 or 420-439 and Philosophy 320.) International Relations; Political Science 340-349 or 440-449.) Politics; (Political Science 360-369 or 460-469.) Public Administration; (Political Science 370-379 or 470-479.) Comparative Government; (Political Science 380-389). For purposes of the major and minor, History 420 and 425, Instructional Media 446 and Philosophy 320 may be counted as Political Science credit. Political Science Departmental Minor—Departmental minors will be required to take Political Science 110, 111, and a mini mum of twelve additional quarter hours of upper division work selected in consultation with a Political Science Adviser. Political Science Teaching Major—Same requirements as Political Science Departmental Major. Political Science Teaching Minor—Students receiving a teaching minor in political science will be required to have at least twenty-three quarter hours of work in political science including Political Science 110, 111, and at least fourteen quarter hours of upper division credits selected in consultation with an adviser. Pre-Law—All educational institutions which give law degrees recommend that law students obtain a broad, general background before entering law school. Students are also encouraged to take courses which develop critical thinking as well as courses which teach them to communicate both orally and in writing. Courses in accounting, economics, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology contribute liberally toward this preparation. It is anticipated that students entering Weber who contemplate a law degree will be able to obtain an adequate three-year pre-law program. Most students may find it advisable to obtain a baccalaureate degree before entering law school. Planning Emphasis Program—The Department of Political Science and Philosophy is one of eight departments participating in the Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis Program. This program is designed to prepare students for employment in planning on the city, county, state, regional and national level. Political Science 375 (Metropolitan Government) and Political Science 476 (Public Policy Process) may be used to complete the fifteen hours of interdisciplinary courses required for a Planning Emphasis. A complete description of this program is found under the Department of Geology and Geography. Students majoring in Political Science, who are interested in Planning, should consult with their adviser. Asian Studies Minor Program—The Department of Political Science and Philosophy participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Asian Studies representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. International Relations Club—This club, although academically supported by the Department, is open to all students of 192 193