POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES

POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES

Course#	Course name	Credits	Description
1100	American National Government	3	A study of American political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented.
1110	State Politics	3	An introduction to governmental organization, operation, and policy making of state, county, and municipal governments.
2060	Freedoms	3	An examination, at an introductory level, of the American judiciary and basic constitutional guarantees. Many of the specific cases used as examples will be drawn from the constitutionally fertile area of " school law. " This course will have theoretical and practical dimensions.
SS2100	Introduction to International Politics	3	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 ).
SS2200	Introduction to Comparative Politics	3	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.
SS2350	Political Theory	3	An examination of the project of political theory. The goals of the class are to gain an understanding of ( 1 ) classic questions of western political thought, ( 2 ) varying ways in which thinkers have gone about pursuing these questions ( method of inquiry ), and ( 3 ) critiques of the standing of these "classic questions."
2920	Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs	1-3	Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
3060	Mock Trial	2	An introduction to some of the basic principles of trial advocacy. Students will prepare for participation on the Weber State University Mock Trial team. May be repeated for a total of four hours.
3140	Foreign Policy of the United States	3	An analysis of the making of American foreign policy with reference to the role and influences of beliefs, interests, public opinion, media and especially the institutional struggle between President & Congress. The challenges facing contemporary U.S. foreign policy will also be examined.
3150	Model United Nations	1	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 two hours.
3210	Politics and Governments of Europe	3	A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
3220	Politics and Governments of Asia	3	A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to India, Japan, and China.
3290	Politics and Governments of Developing Nations	3	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.
3330	American Political Thought	3	Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government.
3600	Political Parties and Elections	3	A study of the organization and function of the American political parties and an examination of campaigning techniques.
3630	Political Behavior	3	Explores the nature of mass political behavior and its role in the political process. Assists the student in determining the effects of public opinion and the media upon governmental policy decisions.
3700	Introduction to Public Administration	3	Presents basic theories, concepts, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration.
3750	Urban Government and Politics	3	A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of the metropolitan areas.
3900	Practical Politics (U.I.A.)	1	Examination of mechanics, dynamics, and strategies of political persuasion in preparation for the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly. Also includes participation in the assembly and in lobbying efforts on behalf of student issues. This course may be repeated once with the permission of the instructor.
3990	Introduction to Political Science Research	3	An introduction to major sources of information theories and research methods of political science.
4020	American Constitutional Law I: Governmental Powers	3	An introduction to many of the basic doctrines of American Constitutional Law relating to government power including: Essential questions in constitutional theory; the role of the federal judiciary -- particularly the United States Supreme Court; congressional power under the Constitution; executive authority under the Constitution; and federalism.
4030	American Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights	3	An introduction to many of the basic doctrines of American Constitutional Law relating to civil rights and civil liberties including: The process of selective incorporation -- why and how the Bill of Rights applies to the states; property rights in the United States, those rights afforded to criminal defendants; First Amendment liberties -- freedom of speech, press, and freedom of religion; the rights and liberties that have emerged from the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment; and, finally, the controversial and evolving "right of privacy."
4060	Elements of Law	3	An introduction to the study of law and the United States' legal system. The course is divided into four fundamental areas of study: The function, development, and history of the law; judicial process; the legal profession; and specific areas of the law.
4070	Sex Roles and the Law	3	An examination of the ways law affects men and women differently and the way law is changing to reflect economic and political change.
4160	Problems in World Politics	3	The study of selected contemporary problem areas in world politics to assess their impact within the international arena. A maximum of 6 hours will be counted toward the hours required for political science majors and only four hours will be counted toward the political science minor requirement.
4180	International Law and Organization	3	An examination of the basic principles of international law and organization. Emphasis is given to the sources and evolution of international law, and a study of the League of Nations and the United Nations.
4190	Theories of International Politics	3	An analysis of traditional and contemporary theories offered to explain politics in the international arena.
4280	Foreign Policies of Major Powers	3	An examination of the foreign policies of major powers including the United States, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, and Russia.
4360	Classical Political Thought	3	An examination of ideas of God, human nature, society, the state, the problem of evil, etc., from Ancient Greece to the middle ages.
4380	Modern Political Thought	3	A survey of political theory from the 17th century to the present, with a focus on theoretical formulations and critiques of democratic government and the political subject.
4600	Legislative Process	3	A study of legislative structure behavior and processes with application of models to case studies.
4640	The Modern Presidency	3	An analytical study of the modern American presidency, including its constitutional, managerial, philosophical, and political aspect.
4700	Politics of Administration	3	A study of public administration from a conflict/power perspective rather than authority. A survival course for public managers.
4750	Public Policy Analysis	3	A study of the American policy process, with an emphasis on the dynamics involved in the creation, adoption and implementation of selected domestic policies.
4800	Individual Projects and Research	1-3	A student may complete six credit hours but not more than three hours in any one type of project. Department approval required.
4830	Directed Readings	1-3	A maximum of four hours will be counted toward the Political Science major and only two hours will be counted toward the Political Science minor. Department approval required.
4860	Internships	1-6	A maximum of eight hours will be counted toward the Political Science major or four hours toward the Political Science minor. Department approval required.
4920	Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs	1-3	Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
4940	Topics in American Politics & Thought	1-3	The study of selected contemporary problem areas in American politics and thought to assess the impact and implication within the U.S. domestic arena. This course may be taken twice ( in different topics ). This course may count once to satisfy a sub field requirement at the discretion of the department chair.
4990	Senior Seminar/Senior Thesis	3	A seminar in the field of political science. Students will be required to produce a major paper out of this seminar. Required for Political Science majors. Prerequisite: PolSc 3990 ( 3 ). Department approval required.