Utah Valley State College 2008-2009 Course Catalog - (Page 215) Political Science Political Science department of history and political Science department chair: Department Office: LA 030 Telephone: 801-863-8487 Fax: 801-863-7013 Political Science Coordinator: Alexander T. Stecker Administrative Assistant: Paula Wankier Several courses fill general education requirements in the social science distribution area. Upper division courses apply toward a BA/BS in Political Science and the Integrated Studies Social Sciences emphasis and may service as electives in other programs. (See specific program requirements.) Emphasis in American Government 18 Credits Emphasis Requirements: Complete 18 credits from the followings courses: 18.0 • POLS 3030 State and Local Government (3.0) • POLS 3150 Executive Branch (3.0) • POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Political Behavior (3.0) • POLS 3200 Legislative Process (3.0) • POLS 3250 Introduction to Law and Politics (3.0) • POLS 3300 Introduction to Public Administration (3.0) • POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Political Science (3.0) • POLS 4720 Foundations of American Constitutionalism (3.0) • POLS 4790 US Constitution (3.0) • POLS 480R Internship (2.0) • POLS 490R Independent Study (1.0) • HIST 3870 Constitutional History to Plessy 1896 (3.0) • HIST 3880 Constitutional History since Plessy 1896 (3.0) • HIST 4600 Contemporary American Indian Political and Social Issues (3.0) • PHIL 3530 Environmental Ethics (3.0) • PHIL 3700 Social and Political Philosophy (3.0) • SOC 320G Race and Minority Relations (3.0) • SOC 3460 Political Sociology (3.0) 18 Credits bA in political Science • ENGL 1010 • ENGL 2010 General Education Requirements: 120 Credits 35 Credits 3.0 3.0 faculty: Professor F. Dennis Farnsworth, Jr. Assistant Professor Geoffrey Cockerham Jay A. DeSart Rick A. Griffin Senior Lecturer Alex Stecker college of humanities and Social Sciences Interim Dean: David P. Yells Office: LA 209d Telephone: 801-863-7435 Political science enjoys a central position among the social sciences. Aristotle characterized politics as the “queen of the sciences.” It is a broad discipline that encompasses philosophical, historical and analytical studies of governments, politics and policies. Political science students learn not only the concepts, theories and methods associated with the discipline, but also gain the cognitive and presentational skills required of tomorrow’s leaders, both public and private. At its core, politics is about building and maintaining communities at the local, state, national and international levels that enable citizens to live enriching and fulfilling lives. Political science students develop not only an understanding of those communities, but also the ability to influence them. Political science students develop a versatility of skills that prepare them for a wide range of future career paths. The career possibilities for a political science student include: government service and public administration at the federal, state, and local levels; policy analysis and lobbying for both non-profit organizations and corporations; foreign service; campaign consulting; public opinion and marketing research; journalism; and secondary and post-secondary education. Political science is also the leading course of study for students preparing to enter law school. Discipline Core Requirements: • • • • POLS 1010 POLS 1020 POLS 1100 POLS 2100 Introduction to Writing Intermediate Writing--Humanities/ Social Sciences or ENGL 2020 Intermediate Writing--Science and Technology (3.0) Complete one of the following: • MATH 1030 Quantitative Reasoning (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) (3.0) • MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics (recommended for Social Science majors) (3.0) • MATH 1050 College Algebra (recommended for Business, Education, Science, and Health Professions majors) (4.0) Complete one of the following: • HIST 1700 American Civilization (3.0) • HIST 2700 US History to 1877 (3.0) and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 (3.0) • HIST 1740 US Economic History (3.0) • POLS 1000 American Heritage (3.0) Complete the following: • PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values • HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness (2.0) Fitness for Life or PES 1097 Distribution Courses • Biology • Physical Science • Additional Biology or Physical Science • Humanities Distribution (Fulfilled by completing Foreign Language Course 2020) • Fine Arts Distribution • Social/Behavioral Science 3.0 3.0 Emphasis in International relations 18 Credits Emphasis Requirements: Complete 18 credits from the following courses: 18.0 • POLS 1440 Introduction to Middle East Politics (3.0) • POLS 1800 Our Global Community (3.0) • POLS 3100 Survey of International Terrorism (3.0) • POLS 3400 American Foreign Policy (3.0) • POLS 3500 International Relations of the Middle East (3.0) • POLS 3600 International Relations of East Asia (3.0) • POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Political Science (3.0) • POLS 490R Independent Study (1.0) • HIST 3050 Modern Latin America (3.0) • HIST 3520 The United States and Vietnam-1945 to Present (3.0) • HIST 3610 The Modern History of East Asia (3.0) • HIST 4300 Violence and Social Conflict in Latin America (3.0) • HIST 4430 History of Iran--1900 to Present (3.0) • ANTH 107G Multicultural Societies (3.0) • ANTH 3000 Language and Culture (3.0) • MGMT 330G Survey of International Business (3.0) • MGMT 332G Cross-Cultural Communications for International Business (3.0) • PHIL 1610 Introduction to Western Religions (3.0) or PHIL 1620 Introduction to Eastern Religions (3.0) 18 Credits 3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Elective Requirements: Introduction to Political Science Political Ideologies American National Government Introduction to International Relations • POLS 2200 Introduction to Comparative Politics • POLS 3000 Political Analysis • POLS 4990 Senior Seminar (3.0) or POLS 480R Internship (2.0) Emphasis: Complete one of the following: • American Government • International Relations • Political Philosophy/Public Law 21 Credits Graduation Requirements: • Complete the 1010, 1020, and 2010 courses from 15.0 one foreign language • Complete courses numbered 1000 or higher (at 31.0 least 16 credits must be upper-division) 46 Credits 18.0 18.0 18.0 1 Completion of a minimum of 120 or more semester credits, 40 credits must be upper-division. 2 Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above (departments may require a higher GPA). 3 Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours. 4 Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. 5 Completion of 18 credit hours of course work from one language to include the 1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020 levels or transferred equivalents. 6 Students completing a bachelor degree following the 2008 or later catalog must complete one course that meets the Global/Intercultural Requirement, indicated by a course number ending in G. For a complete listing, see page 25. Emphasis in political philosophy/public Law Emphasis Requirements: Complete 18 credits from the following: 18.0 • POLS 2350 Introduction to Political Theory (3.0) • POLS 3030 State and Local Government (3.0) • POLS 3180 Public Opinion and Political Behavior (3.0) • POLS 3200 Legislative Process (3.0) • POLS 3250 Introduction to Law and Politics (3.0) • POLS 3300 Introduction to Public Administration (3.0) • POLS 420R Issues and Topics in Political Science (3.0) • POLS 4720 Foundations of American Constitutionalism (3.0) • POLS 4790 US Constitution (3.0) • POLS 490R Independent Study (1.0) • HIST 3870 Constitutional History to Plessy 1896 (3.0) 18 Credits 18 Credits Utah Valley University Catalog 2008–2009
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