DEGREES AND REQUIREMENTS

POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREES AND REQUIREMENTS

2003 - 2004 University Catalog listing for Political Science.

MAJOR
HONORS
MINOR
RELATED MINORS

BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. and B.A.)

Program Prerequisite: Not required for Political Science major. Political Science Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Teaching Majors are also required to take Educ 4500 - Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12 - for a total of 46 semester hours including Educ 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 are required for graduation; 40 upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 300 and above). Political Science majors are required to take 43 credit hours within the major; teaching majors must also take Educ 4500 - Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12 (3) for a total of 46 credit hours. A minimum of 30 upper division hours are required within the major.

Advisement

All Political Science students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 626-6694 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the College of Education (call 626-6269).

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (refer to page of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Political Science major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog).

Core and General Education

Refer to pages of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following General Education courses will fulfill both General Education and program requirements: PolSc SS2100, PolSc SS2200, and PolSc SS2350. Consult with a department advisor for specific General Education guidelines.

Students majoring or minoring in Political Science or Philosophy who transfer from another institution and who intend to graduate from Weber State 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. These classes must be taken during the calendar year immediately preceding graduation.

AP credit for high school American Government courses will be accepted for Political Science 1100. It will count toward the total hours required for graduation, but may not count toward the total of 43 credit hours required for a Political Science major. A score of "4" or above is required.

Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A.
Core Courses Required (9 credit hours)

PolSc 1100 American National Government 3
PolSc 3990 Intro to Political Science Research 3
PolSc 4990 Senior Seminar/Thesis 3

and two of the following (6 credit hours)

PolSc SS2350 Intro to Political Theory 3
PolSc SS2100 Intro to International Politics 3
PolSc SS2200 Intro to Comparative Politics 3

Electives (a minimum of 16 credit hours)
Take at least two classes in each of three of the five following sub fields: American Government and Public Administration

PolSc 1110 State Politics 3
PolSc 3600 Political Parties & Elections 3
PolSc 3630 Political Behavior 3
PolSc 3700 Intro to Public Administration 3
PolSc 3750 Urban Government & Politics 3
PolSc 4600 Legislative Process 3
PolSc 4640 The Modern Presidency 3
PolSc 4700 Politics of Administration 3
PolSc 4750 Public Policy Analysis 3

Comparative Politics

PolSc 3210 Politics and Government of Europe 3
PolSc 3220 Politics and Governments of Asia 3
PolSc 3290 Politics & Govt of Dev Nations 3
PolSc 4280 Foreign Policies of Major Powers 3

International Relations

PolSc 3140 Foreign Policy of the U.S. 3
PolSc 4160 Problems in World Politics 3
PolSc 4180 International Law & Organization 3
PolSc 4190 Theories of International Politics 3
Hist 4250 Diplomatic History of the U.S. 3

Public and Constitutional Law

PolSc 4020 American Constitutional Law I 3
PolSc 4030 American Constitutional Law II 3
PolSc 4060 Elements of Law 3
PolSc 4070 Sex Roles and the Law 3
Political Theory
PolSc 3330 American Political Thought 3
PolSc 4360 Classical Political Thought 3
PolSc 4380 Modern Political Thought 3
Philo 3200 Philosophy of Democracy 3
WS 3050 Women's Studies Feminist Theor 3

Other Elective Courses (take as needed for additional credit hour total, or any of the courses in the five areas above)

PolSc 2060 Freedoms 3
PolSc 2920/4920 Short Courses, Workshops 1-3
PolSc 3060 Mock Trial 2
PolSc 3150 Model United Nations 1
PolSc 3900 Practical Politics (U.I.A.) 1
PolSc 4800 Individual Projects & Research 1-3
PolSc 4860 Internships 1-6
PolSc 4830 Directed Readings 1-3
PolSc 4940 Topics in Am. Politics & Thought 1-3

A student may take up to three hours in 4830, three hours in 4800, and eight hours from 4860. No more than ten total hours from PolSc 4830, PolSc 4800, and PolSc 4860 may be counted toward the total requirement of 43 credit hours for Political Science Major/Teaching Major; no more than five total hours for the minor in Political Science. Hist 4250 may be counted as History credit and Philo 3200 may be counted as Philosophy credit, or either may be counted as Political Science credit, but not both.

Political Science Teaching majors are also required to take Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program.

Suggested Course Sequence

The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor.

FRESHMAN YEAR
PolSc 1100 (3), and one other introductory course such as PolSc 2100 (3), PolSc 2200 (3), or PolSc 2350 (3). It is suggested that students seek advice concerning the General Education and Core requirements of the University during the first two years of study.

SOPHOMORE YEAR
One of the introductory courses: PolSc 2100 (3), PolSc 2200 (3), or PolSc 2350 (3). At this point it is suggested that each student meet with an advisor within the Political Science Department and plan out the three year course load within the five sub fields, depending on the area(s) that the individual student is interested in pursuing. Continue to complete the courses necessary towards fulfilling the General Education requirements of the University.

JUNIOR YEAR
Continue with the planned courses for area of interest within the five sub fields to meet program requirements. Students should start concentrating on the upper division hours required by the University to meet graduation requirements along with those hours required for their minor area of study. PolSc 3990 (3) may also be taken at this time.

SENIOR YEAR
PolSc 3990 (3), if not taken in the Junior year, and PolSc 4990 (3). Finish the planned courses within the five sub fields to make sure a minimum of 43 Political Science credit hours have been met, as well as the 30 upper division credit hours for the major requirement in Political Science.

DEPARTMENTAL HONOURS

Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete 10 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog).

Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3.

Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Political Science departmental major, of which at least 20 hours must be completed on an Honours basis. A student may receive Political Science Honours credit in any upper division Political Science course, including Directed Readings, PolSc 4830 (for a maximum total of 3 hours).*

Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in courses for Honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honours credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.)

Social Science
Composite Teaching Major
Bachelor Degree (B.S. or B.A.)
(See the Department of History section in this catalog for program requirements.)

MINOR / TEACHING MINOR / BIS

Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or higher is required and a grade of "C" or better in all Political Science courses used toward the minor/BIS (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable).
Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 21 credit hours for Political Science minor/BIS and a minimum of 24 credit hours for the teaching minor, which includes Educ 4500 - Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12 (3), a required course for Political Science Teaching Minors.

Students who select the Political Science Teaching minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog).

Course Requirements for Minor
Political Science Courses Required (3)

PolSc SS1100 American National Government 3

and one of the following (3 credit hours)

PolSc SS2350 Introduction to Political Theory 3
PolSc SS2100 Intro to International Politics 3
PolSc SS2200 Intro to Comparative Politics 3

Electives (15 credit hours)
Refer to the elective area listings under the Political Science B.S./B.A. program. Select at least two courses from areas 1 and 4 (combined) and at least two courses from areas 2, 3, and 5 (combined).

Political Science Teaching Minors are also required to take Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program.

Legal Studies MINOR
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 this catalog.)

Asian Studies MINOR
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. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.)

Latin American Studies MINOR
The Department of Political Science participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to enroll should meet with the Latin American Studies Coordinator who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit her/his particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.)

Urban and Regional Planning EMPHASIS
This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.)

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