289 288 DEPARTMENT ANE eH AU Sth Chair: Dr. Rod O. Julander Location: Social Science Building, Room 280 Telephone Contact: 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 Elizabeth Ryan-Jeppsen 626-6694 Professors: Rod O. Julander, T. Ramakrishna Reddy; Associate Professors: Jock C. Glidden, Frank Guliuzza III, Nancy N. Haanstad, Thomas C. Kuehls, PeterJ. Vernezze; Assistant Professors: Marcy J. Everest, B. Richard Beatch Course and in obtaining admission at one of the nationally recognized law Core Courses Required (15 credit hours) schools. Data on the placement of graduates in law schools show the success and the immense value of the program to students (Dr. POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TEACHING MAJOR origins and preconditions for governments, the growth and evolution of governments, and the decline and conflict among governments. Political scientists also are interested in how governments are structured, how governments make decisions, the policies that result from political decisions and the consequences of these policies, and how governments manage societal and international conflicts. Political scientists also study people: Their values and positions on issues, their preferences among candidates, their support for public officials, and their appraisals of their government. True to their oldest academic traditions, political scientists retain their concern with the fundamental questions of how governments ought to be constituted, and how they can best serve their citizens. The study of political science has value in several different ways. First, it contributes to a solid liberal arts education and preparation for citizenship. The Greek word “idiot” was used to refer to one who took no interest in the affairs of state. Today, no less than twenty centuries later, it is incumbent upon all useful citizens to learn something about the political system in which they will spend their lives. Educated people ought to know something of the nature of government even if they have no professional interest in political science. Second, a degree in political science furnishes an excellent background for graduate study in political science, law, administration, business, and international relations. Political science helps » Program Prerequisite: Not required for Political Science major. Political Science Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Teaching Majors are also required to take Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, for a total of 46 semester hours including Educ 4500. » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: Political Science majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 and a "C" or better grade in courses used toward the major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). Political Science Teaching Majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 40 upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Political Science majors are required to take 43 credit hours within the major; teaching majors must also take Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, for a total of 46 credit hours. A minimum of 30 upper division hours are required within the major. advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 626-6694 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the College of Education (call 626-6269). Admission department of political science requires students to acquire basic There are no special admission or application requirements for the Political Science major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 25 of this catalog). Education Department in this catalog). those planning to seek careers in higher education, the legal profession, state and local government, urban planning, the federal bureaucracy, journalism, the military, law enforcement, teaching, the civil service, or in any of the proliferating organizations that seek to monitor the political processes to influence content of public policy. Further, the training students receive in political science will be useful to students no matter what their ultimate career choices. The comprehensive career guide, Careers and the study of Political Science, is available from the department chair. 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 WEBER Si tact£ 4830, PolSc 4800, and PolSc 4860 may be counted toward the total General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: PolSc $S2100, PolSc $S2200, and PolSc $S2350. Consult with a department advisor for specific general education guidelines. Students majoring or minoring in Political Science or Philosophy who transfer from WSU will be class, and in These classes another required the case must be institution and who intend to graduate from to take, in the case of the minor, at least one of the major, at least two classes at WSU. taken during the calendar year immediately preceding graduation. UNIVERSITY Requirements PolSc PolSc PolSc and two of the following PolSc $S2100 PolSc $$2200 PolSc $$2350 Hist 3230 may be counted as History credit and Philo 3200 may be counted as Philosophy credit, or either may be counted as Political Science credit, but not both. American National Govt Intro to Pol Sci Research Senior Seminar/Thesis 3 3 3 Intro to International Politics Intro to Comparative Politics 3 3 Intro to Political Theory 3 Government and Public Administration 1110 3600 3630 3700 3750 State Politics Political Parties & Elections Political Behavior Intro to Public Admin Urban Govt & Politics 3 3 3 3 3 PolSc PolSc 4600 4640 Legislative Process The Modern Presidency 3 3 PolSc 4700 Politics of Administration 3 PolSc 4750 Public Policy Analysis 3 PolSc PolSc PolSc 3220 3290 4280 3 Politics and Govts of Asia Politics & Govt of Dev Nations Foreign Policies of Major Powers Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Freshman Year PolSc AI1100 (3), and one other introductory course such as education requirements of the University during the first two years of study. PolSc PolSc PolSc PolSc PolSc ¢ Comparative Politics PolSc 3210 Politics and Govt of Europe Suggested PolSc $$2100 (3), PolSc $$2200 (3), or PolSc $S2350 (3). It is suggested that students seek advice concerning the general Electives (a minimum of 16 credit hours) Take at least two classes in each of three of the five following subfields. e American 3 3 3 Sophomore Year One of the introductory courses: PolSc $S2100 (3), PolSc $S2200 (3), or PolSc $S2350 (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 fulfilling 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 miner area of study. PolSc 3990 (3) may also be PolSc 3140 Foreign Policy of the U.S. 3 taken at this time. PolSc 4160 Problems in World Politics 3 PolSc 4180 International Law & Organization 3 Senior Year PolSc 3990 (3), if not taken in the Junior year, and PolSc 4990 (3). PolSc Hist 4190 3230 Theories of International Politics U.S. Diplomatic History 3 3 Finish the planned courses within the five subfields to make sure a minimum of 43 Political Science credit hours have been met, as well as the 30 upper division credit hours for the major requirement in e Public and Constitutional Law PolSc 4020 American Constitutional Law I PolSc 4030 American Constitutional Law II PolSc 4060 Elements of Law PolSc 4070 Sex Roles and the Law 3 3 3 3 ¢ Political Theory PolSc 3330 PolSc = 4360 PolSc = 4380 Philo 3200 WS 3050 3 3 S 3 3 Political Science. POLITICAL » Program Prerequisite: American Political Thought Classical Political Thought Modern Political Thought Philosophy of Democracy Women's Studies Feminist Theory SCIENCE Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete 10 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » 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 Honours basis. A student may receive Political Science Honours credit in any upper division Political Other Elective Courses Take any of the following as needed for additional credit hour total, or select additional courses from the courses in the five areas above. Science course, including Directed Readings, PolSc 4830 (for a PolSc PolSc PolSc PolSc PolSc PolSc 2060 2920/4920 3060 3150 3900 4800 Freedoms Short Courses, Workshops Mock Trial Model United Nations Practical Politics (U.LA.) Individual Projects & Research 3 1-3 z 1 1 1-3 PolSc PolSc PolSc 4860 4830 4940 Internships Directed Readings Topics in Am Politics & Thought 1-6 1-3 1-3 WEBER HNRS & BIS LIBSCI requirement of 43 credit hours for Political Science Major/Teaching for B.S. or B.A. AJI1100 3990 4990 DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES Major; no more than five total hours for the minor in Political Science. e International Relations Advisement All Political Science students are required to meet with a faculty students develop reasoning and analytical skills and build competence in oral and written expression. In addition, the skills in statistical analysis and computer competency. Third, there are some careers for which an extensive training in political science can be most useful. This is true especially for Students may take up to three hours in 4830, three hours in 4800, and eight hours from 4860. No more than ten total hours from PolSc The pre-law advisement program is designed to assist students in scheduling courses, in preparing for the law school admissions test, Frank Guliuzza acts as the Pre-Law Advisor.) Political Science, in the broadest sense, is the study of politics particularly as it relates to governments and people. Political scientists study governments: The AP credit for high school American Government courses will be accepted for Political Science AI1100. It will count toward the total hours required for graduation, but may not count toward the total of 43 credit hours required for a Political Science major. A score of “4" or above is required. Si T° AT maximum total of 3 hours).* * Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in courses for Honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honours credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) UNIVERSITY CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI