296 297 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. (Dr. Frank Guliuzza acts as the Pre-Law Advisor.) Political Science Major and Political Science Teaching Major m nf^UEil n>B nCfjDCC SB C ' A man Dai DIlLfTELUn LfCUNCE IB.J%. X1NLJ H . mm . J ■ •r#«*rii«»l«*f It .ar •» <W» Jf ■ ■■> *■. |.MM ■**».. ■..•?• »T»."J"T-.- mw.lt.lr**/ » 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). » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: Political Science majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or "C"; 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 183 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 60 of these is required within the major. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — 40 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Political Science students are encouraged to meet with a faculty 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 Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). 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 Education Department in this catalog). Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following General Education courses will fulfill both General Education and program requirements: PolSc SS/SB110, PolSc SS220, PolSc SS240, and PolSc SS280. Consult with a department advisor for specific General Education guidelines. 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. AP credit for high school courses will not be accepted as replacement for courses (such as PolSc SB110, American National Government), but may count towards the total hours required. A score of "4" is required. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Core Courses Required (19-20 credit hours) PolSc SS/SB110 American National Government 5 PolSc 329 Intro to Political Science Research 3 PolSc 499 " Senior Seminar/Thesis 3 and two of the following (8-9 credit hours) PolSc SS220 Intro to Political Theory 4 PolSc SS240 Intro to International Politics 5 PolSc SS280 Intro to Comparative Politics 4 Electives (19-30 credit hours) Take at least two classes in each of three of the five following sub f elds: • American Government and Public Administration Political Parties & Elections 5 Political Behavior 3 Intro to Public Administration 5 Urban Government & Politics 4 Legislative Process 4 The Modern Presidency 5 Politics of Administration 3 Public Policy Analysis 5 PolSc 360 PolSc 363 PolSc 370 PolSc 375 PolSc 412 PolSc 414 PolSc 470 PolSc 475 • Comparative Politics PolSc 381 PolSc 382 PolSc 388 PolSc 389 PolSc 442 • International Relations Politics and Govern, of Europe 5 Politics and Governments of Asia 4 Political Cultures Across World 3 Politics & Govt of Dev Nations 4 Problems in World Politics 4 PolSc PolSc PolSc PolSc PolSc PolSc Hist 340 Foreign Policy of the U.S. 344 Model United Nations 442 Problems in World Politics 445 International Law & Organization 446 Theories of International Politics 448 Foreign Policies of Major Powers 425 Diplomatic History of the U.S. Public and Constitutional Law PolSc 402 American Constitutional Law I PolSc 403 American Constitutional Law II PolSc 406 Elements of Law PolSc 407 Sex Roles and the Law • Political Theory PolSc 333 PolSc 426 PolSc 428 PolSc 430 Philo 320 WS 305 American Political Thought Classical Political Thought Modern Political Thought Contemporary Political Thought Philosophy of Democracy Women's Studies Feminist Theor PolSc 111 PolSc 292/492 PolSc 390 PolSc 483 PolSc 491 PolSc 494 Other Elective Courses (take as needed for 60 credit hour total) State Politics 4 Short Courses, Workshops... 1-6 Practical Politics (U.I.A.) 2 Directed Readings 1-4 Individual Projects & Research 1-10 Topics in Am. Politics & Thought 4 No more than twelve total hours from Hist 483 and Hist 491 may be counted. Hist 425 may be counted as History credit and Philo 320 may be counted as Philosophy credit, or either may be counted as Political Science credit, but not both. Political Science Teaching majors are also required to take Educ 450, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program. Suggested 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. PolSc 110 (5), and one other introductory course such as PolSc 220 (4), PolSc 240 (5), or PolSc 280 (4). Engl 111 (4), Engl 112 (4), Commun 102 (3) or Commun 105 (3). It is suggested that students seek advice concerning the General Education requirements of the University during the first two years of study. SOPHQMORF. YF.AR ,,,„„, ,„,.. ,..,.,,.„., One of the three introductory courses: PolSc 220 (4), PolSc 240 (5), or PolSc 280 (4). 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. IvntokYeak ——_——— 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 minor area of study. PolSc 329 (3) and PolSc 499 (3) (or these two courses could be taken in the Junior year). Finish the planned courses within the five subfields to make sure a minimum of 60 Political Science credit hours have been met. Political Science DEPARTMENTAL HONOURS » Program Prerequisite: 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 Science course, including Directed Readings, PolSc 483 (for a maximum total of 4 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.) Social Science Composite Teaching Major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) (See the Department of History section in this catalog for program requirements.) Political Science MINOR I TEACHING MINOR » Grade Requirements: GPA of 2.00 or higher in all courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 27 credit hours for Political Science minor and minimum of 30 credit hours for Political Science Teaching minor. Students who select the Political Science Teaching minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Minor Political Science Courses Required PolSc SSI 10 American National Government 5 and one of the following (4-5 credit hours) PolSc SS220 Introduction to Political Theory 4 PolSc SS240 Intro to International Politics 5 PolSc SS280 Intro to Comparative Politics 4 Electives (12-20 credit hours) Refer to the elective area listings under the Political Science B.S./B.A. program. Select at least two courses from areas 1 and 4 (combined) and at least two courses from areas 2, 3, and 5 (combined). Political Science Teaching minors are also required to take Educ 450, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program. Legal Studies MINOR 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 this catalog.) Asian Studies MINOR 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 this catalog.) Latin American Studies MINOR The Department of Political Science participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to enroll should meet with the Latin American Studies Coordinator who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit her/his particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Urban and Regional Planning emphasis 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 this catalog.) GEN ED k CORE COURSES Interdisciplinary HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & Technology PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts& Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG- FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences CI GEOGR HIST POLSC- PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University