Arts, Letters and Science Arts, Letters and Science Department of Political Science and Philosophy Alten B. Davis, Chairman Professors, Lawrence C. Evans, Jennings G. Olson; Associate Professors, Alten B. Davis, Roydon 0. Julander; Assistant Professors, T. Ramakrishna Reddy, Ira R. Telford; Instructor, Larry E. Lunnen. The Department offers a major in political science and a minor in philosophy. It also offers a two-year program in police science. Political science and philosophy courses which are taken to satisfy area requirements cannot be used also for fulfilling the major and minor requirements. 'D' grades will not be acceptable in the Department courses which are used to satisfy the major or minor requirements. 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 classes at Weber State College. These classes must be taken during the four quarters immediately preceding graduation. POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science is a science which focuses on the study of politics, government, governmental systems, and the making of public policy. The political science major is offered as a means to a liberal education, particularly as the term implies preparation of the citizen for the exercise of his political responsibilities. The major is also helpful as preparation for post-graduate study in professional schools of law, journalism, international relations, and public administration—among others—as well as for post-graduate work leading to careers in research and teaching. The political science course offerings are also designed to provide adequate programs to prepare teachers for elementary and secondary schools. Political Science Departmental Major—Students planning to obtain a Bachelor of Arts (Bachelor of Science) degree with a departmental or teaching major in Political Science are required to have at least 45 quarter hours of satisfactory work in Political Science, including Political Science 1, 7, 40, and 199. The balance of the program will be decided in consultation with an advisor, but must include upper division work in at least four of the following areas: American Government and Law; (Political Science 100-109, and History 120 and 125). Political Theory and American Political Thought; (Political Science 120-139 and Philosophy 120). International Relations; (Political Science 140-149). Politics; (Political Science 160- 169). Public Administration; (Political Science 170-179) and Comparative Government; (Political Science 180-189). For purposes of the major and minor, History 120 and 125, Library Science 146 and Philosophy 120 may be counted as Political Science credit. Political Science Department Minor—Departmental minors will be required to take Political Science 1, 7, and a minimum of twelve additional quarter hours of upper division work selected in consultation with an advisor. Political Science Teaching Major—Same requirements as Political Science Departmental Major. Political Science Teaching Minor—Students receiving a teaching minor in political science will be required to have at least twenty-three quarter hours of work in political science including Political Science 1, 7, and at least fourteen quarter hours of upper division credits selected in consultation with an advisor. Pre-Law—All educational institutions which give law degrees recommend that law students obtain a broad, general background before entering law school. Students are also encouraged to take courses which develop critical thinking as well as courses which teach them to communicate both orally and in writing. Courses in accounting, economics, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology contribute liberally toward this preparation. It is anticipated that students entering Weber who contemplate a law degree will be able to obtain an adequate three-year pre-law program. Most students may find it advisable to obtain a baccalaureate degree before entering law school. World Affairs Forum—This club, although sponsored by the Department, is open to all students of Weber College. Its special purpose is to increase interest in and develop a better understanding of international affairs. Courses of Instruction +1. American National Government—Structure and functions of the national government. A W S (5). Staff +7. State and Local Government—(formerly P.S. 3 and P.S. 4) Structure and functions of state, county, and municipal governments. A W S (4) Staff +40. Introduction to International Relations—Basic factors influencing international relations, such as nationalism, imperialism, and international trade, as well as international organization and law. A W S (5). Reddy, Telford 180 181