HIST 6720. Reading Seminar in European History (3) When offered will focus on a spedfic subject in European History. 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. HIST 6760. Reading Seminar in World History (3) When offered will focus on a spedfic subject in World History. 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. HIST 6830. Directed Readings (1-3) Independent readings under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1500 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. Prerequisite: Instmctor approval. DEPARTMENT Political Science and Philosophy Chain Dr. Nancy Haanstad Location: Social Science Building, Room 280 Telephone Contact: Terry Thiel 801-626-6694 Professors: Frank Guliuzza III, Thomas C Kuehls, T. R. Reddy; Associate Professors: Richard Greene, Nancy N. Haanstad, Gary Alan Johnson, Peter J. Vemezze; Assistant Professors: Robert S. Fudge, Leah A. Murray Political Science r olitical Science, in the broadest sense, is the study of politics particularly as it relates to governments and people. Political scientists study governments: The origins and preconditions for governments, the growth and evolution of governments, and the decline and conflid among governments. Political scientists also are interested in how governments are structured, how governments make decisions, the polides that result from political decisions and the consequences of these policies, and how governments manage societal and international conflids. 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 sdentists retain their concern with the fundamental questions of how governments ought to be constituted, and how they can best serve their dtizens. The study of political sdence has value in several different ways. First, it contributes to a solid liberal arts education and preparation for dtizenship. The Greek word "idiot" was used to rder to one who took no interest in the affairs of state. Today, no less than twenty centuries later, it is incumbent upon all useful dtizens 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 sdence. 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 students develop reasoning and analytical skills and build competence in oral and written expression. In addition, the department of political science requires students to acquire basic skills in statistical analysis and computer competency. 361 Third, there are some careers for which an extensive training in political science can be most useful. This is true especially for 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 representatives. Moreover, some students work as interns in City and 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 ads as the Pre-Law Advisor.) Political Science Major and Political Science Teaching Major bachelors degree (bs or ba) » Program Prerequisite: Not required for Political Science major. Political Science Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Teaching Majors are also required to take HIST 4500, Teaching Sodal Studies in Grades 5-12, for a total of 42 semester hours induding HIST 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 39 credit hours within the major; teaching majors must also take HIST 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, for a total of 42 credit hours. Students who wish to obtain an emphasis in one of six subfields in Political Science (American Government, Public Administration, Comparative Politics, International Politics, Political Theory, or Public and Constitutional Law) can do so by taking 12 of the required 39 credit hours in that specific subfield. Advisement All Political Science students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6694 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). General PROFILE ENROLLMENT I STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE I HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog