Political Science Political Science General Information 473. History of the Middle East (5) The Middle East from early beginnings to the present with emphasis upon the 19th and 20th centuries. 483. Directed Reading (1-2) (May be repeated for a total of 5 hours.) This course may be taken under any member of the History Department. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of 289. Open to all junior and senior students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 495. History Workshop (1-5) A workshop on historical topics. May be repeated as long as the subject matter of workshop is not related. Permission of director required. 498. History Honors Senior Project (2) This course is designed for the History Honors student and will be taken in conjunction with History Seminar 499. It will give the Honors student opportunity to develop more depth and skills in History on an Honors level of performance. 499. Seminar (3) The study of bibliography and historiography with practical application in a carefully written seminar report. Limited to History majors (should be taken during senior year.) Prerequisite: Hist 200. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY Chair: T. Ramakrishna Reddy Location: Social Science Building, Room 280 Telephone Contact: Karen Miller 626-6694 Professors: Roydon O. Julander, Jennings G. Olson, T. Ramakrishna Reddy, Jean B. White; Associate Professors: Nolan J. Argyle, Jocelyn C. Glidden, Gary L. Malecha; Assistant Professors: Nancy N. Haanstad. POLITICAL SCIENCE Description Political Science is concerned with the study of government and politics and focuses on who gets what, when, and how in local, state, national, and international political systems. The curriculum is designed to analyze the processes of policy formulation and implementation and to examine the concept of power in politics. A major and a minor are offered in Political Science to students attending Weber State College. Education Political Science provides for a liberal arts education and furnishes a solid background for postgraduate study in political science, law, administration, business, and international relations. It imparts deeper understanding of political ideas, institutions and processes. Political Science, while enhancing knowledge about how governmental policies affect society, seeks to equip students with skills to influence the political process and to exercise rights and responsibilities. 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 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. Clubs Students are provided opportunities to enrich their cultural and social horizons through participation in such professional organizations as the Pre-law Club, the Honor Society of Pi Sigma Alpha, the International Relations Club, and the Honor Society of Pi Gamma Mu. PROGRAM: POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR AND POLITICAL SCIENCE TEACHING MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: Specific College Requirements (see index). Requirements for General Education (see index). A minor is required. Political Science majors must have a C or better in major courses. Political Science majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C; Political Science teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.50 GPA. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). 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. Students who are Political Science teaching majors must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teacher 180 Education). These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 55 credit hours in Political Science courses. • Core courses required: Poise 110 (5), 111 (4), 240 (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 SS381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), SS389 (4). International Relations: Poise 340 (3), 344 (2), 442 (4), 445 (4), 448 (5); Hist 425 (5). Political Theory and Thought: Poise 333 (3), 424 (3), 426 (5), SS428 (5); Philo SS320 (3). Public and Constitutional Law: Poise 402 (4), 403 (4), 406 (5), 407 (4). Public Policy and Administration: Poise 276 (4), 370 (5), 375 (4) 470 (3), 476 (4). • For the purpose of the major, Hist 425 may be counted a History credit and Philo SS320 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 School 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 110 (5), and either 111 (4) or 240 (5). • Out of the remaining credit hours, departmental minors must take at least 5 credits from areas 1, 5 and 6 and another 5 credits from areas 2, 3, and 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 SS381 (5), 382 (4), 383 (3), SS389 (4). International Relations: Poise 340 (3), 344 (2), 442 (4), 445 (4), 448 (5). Political Theory and Thought: Poise 333 (3), 424 (3), 426 (5), 428 (5). Public and Constitutional Law: Poise 402 (4), 403 (4), 406 (5), 407 (4). Public Policy and Administration: Poise 276 (4), 370 (5), 375 (4), 470 (3), 476 (4). • 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 work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. 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