• Political Science Political Science Specific Requirements: Minimum of 55 credit hours in Political Science courses. • Core courses required: Poise SS 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 (3), 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 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 SSI 10 (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: 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 (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 General formation 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.) 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 CO SS110. American National Government (5) A study of American political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented. 111. State Politics (4) Introduction to governmental organization, operation, and policy making of state, county, and municipal governments. SS220. Introduction to Political Theory (5) An introduction to the enduring questions of politics through an examination of the theories of great political writers. Included will be a survey of the ideas of the ancient greeks, the contract theorists as well as other important thinkers and popular ideologies of today. SS240. Introduction to International Politics (5) Examines international relations by juxtaposing the traditional nation-state model (nationalism, sovereignty, realism, BOP) with the newer model of "complex interdependence" (mutual vulnerability to economic interdependence, nuclear war and environmental dangers). SS280. Introduction to Comparative Politics (5) An introductory survey course that seeks to cover political institutions in the nations of the contemporary world; to compare and contrast political institutions in the free world, in the communist world, in the nations of the developing world, and in the authoritarian systems. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized 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. 363. Public Opinion and Propaganda (3) Explores the nature of public opinion and propaganda and their role in the political process. Assists the student in determining the effects of public opinion and interest groups upon governmental policy decisions. 370. Introduction to Public Administration (5) Presents basic theories, concepts, approaches, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration. 375. Urban Government and Politics (4) A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of, and prospects for, the metropolitan areas. 381. Comparative Governments of Europe (5) A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France, and West Germany. 382. Major Governments of Asia (4) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference tolndia, Japan, and China 383. Government and Politics of the Soviet Union (3) An analysis of government and politics in the Soviet Union with emphasis on party government relations and major approaches to the study of the Soviet Union. 389. Politics and Governments of Developing Nations (4) A survey of the political patterns of human beings in the process of modernization by studying the role of colonialism, charismatic leader, political parties, ideologies, military, civil service, and social and economic structures, and the impact of development on stability and integration of nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 254 255 Continuing Education