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Show Political Science & Philosophy Political Science & Philosophy theory and political philosophy, political science analyzes in particular governments, parties and pressure groups, law and public administration. It investigates foreign political systems and international relations in addition to emphasizing the American political systems at all levels. Education —Political Science has a triple personality. It provides liberal arts education, furnishing a solid background for postgraduate study in political science, law and business administration. It trains students for future research and teaching within the discipline. It prepares students for careers outside academic insititutions in public service. Students may take advantage of the many unique intern programs available. These include legislative interns, city and county government interns, and law interns. There is also available a program wherein students work as assistants to congressmen in Washington, D.C.. Competition for these internships is keen, but the rewards are outstanding. Employment Outlook —Most Political Science majors do professional or graduate level study in either law, business, or public administration. However, a great many obtain civil service jobs, or prepare themselves for a career in environmental affairs, or teach in secondary schools. Graduates have been very successful in finding the employment they desire or acceptance to graduate school. Program: Political Science Major and Political Science Teaching Major —Bachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. D. Political Science majors must have a C; or better in major courses. E. Political Science majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C: Political Science Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.25 GPA. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). H. 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 class at Weber State College. These classes must be taken during the four quarters immediately preceding graduation. I. Students obtaining a Political Science Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (See Teacher Education). These courses must include the following: Education 195 (1), 300 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 462 (3), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (5). 304 I. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 45 credit hours in Political Science courses. B. Political Science courses required: POLSC 110 (5), 111 (4), 240 (5), 499 (2). C. Balance of the program must include upper division work in at least four of the following areas: 1. American Government and Law: POLSC 402 (4), 403 (4),406 (5), 410 (4), 412 (4), 414 (5), HISTY 420 (5). 2. Political Theory and American Political Thought: POLSC 333 (3), 421 (3), 422 (3), 423 (3), 424 (3), 427 (3); PHILO 320 (3). 3. International Relations: POLSC 340 (3), 344 (2), 445 (4), 448 (5); HISTY 425 (5). 4. Politics; POLSC 360 (5), 363 (3). 5. Public Administration: POLSC 370 (5), 375 (4), 473 (3), 476 (3). 6. Comparative Government: POLSC 381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3) 389 (4). D. For the purpose of the major, History 420 and 425 may be counted for either History credit or Political Science credit, but not both. Philosophy 320 may be counted as either Political Science or Philosophy credit, but not both. E. Political Science courses to elect from: POLSC 206 (4), 292 (1-6), 333 (3), 340 (3), 344 (2), 360 (5), 363 (3), 370 (5), 375 (4), 381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), 389 (4), 402 (4), 403 (4), 406 (5), 410 (4), 412 (4), 414 (5), 421 (3), 422 (3), 423 (3), 424 (3), 427 (3), 442 (3), 445 (4), 448 (5), 473 (3), 476 (3), 483 (1-4), 491 (1-5), 492 (1-6). F. Support courses required: Teaching majors must take COMUN 102 (3) or its equivalent and EDUCA 450 (3). Social Science Composite Teaching Major - Interdepartmental Programs. ■See Composite and Program: Political Science Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in the General Honors program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. C. Fulfill the requirements for the Political Science departmental major. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling the Political Science Honors requirements, take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. 305 TWiiTuroyj 1 rafflf ttf rHj education |
