University Requirements

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing

   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

AND
   Take 1 Course
   POLSC 300

II. Mathematics

University Requirements

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

GE Requirements
I. Reading and Writing

   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

AND
   Take 1 Course
   POLSC 300

II. Mathematics

POLSC 110 American Government	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE American Institutions requirement.
English background of American institutions, colonial systems of government, the Constitution, the evolution and adoption of government to the changing role of the United States as an industrialized member of the world of nations and the changing federal/state relations. (Every semester)
POLSC 150 Foreign Government	(3:3:0)
Major types of government in present use: historical development, organization, and operation. (Fall, Winter)
POLSC 170 International Politics	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Social Science requirement.
Basic forces, practices, and institutions used by nations in their foreign relations. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
POLSC 280 Introduction to Law	(3:3:0)
An introduction to the study and practice of law. A "non-glamour" oriented approach to the reality of the law profession. (Fall, Winter)
POLSC 311 State and Local Government	(3:3:0)
A study of state and local political systems and their relationship to the federal sysem. (Winter, Summer, Fall)
POLSC 314 The Executive Branch	(3:3:0)
A detailed study of the executive branch of government at the national and state levels focusing particularly on the powers of the American presidency. (Fall, Winter)
POLSC 315 The Legislative Branch	(3:3:0)
A detailed study of the powers, structure, organization, and procedures of the U. S. Congress and state legislatures, incuding relations with pressure groups and with the other branches of government. (Fall, Summer)
POLSC 320 Political Parties and Interest Groups	(3:3:0)
Functions and roles of American political parties and interest groups: public, elections, policy. (Summer, Winter)
POLSC 330 Introduction to Public Administration	(3:3:0)
Introduction to administrative procedures and policy-making in government agencies. A socio psychological approach to the study of organizations. Some study of theory and policy assessment and the nature of bureaucracy. (Fall, Winter)
POLSC 350 Ancient Political Theory	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of American Government and Modern Comparative Governments with a C- or higher grade.
Political thought from Greek antiquity through the Renaissance, primarily from perspective of political philosophy and scriptures. (Fall, Winter)
POLSC 360 Modern Political Theory	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of american Government and Modern Comparative Governments with a C- or higher grade.
Western political thought from Renaissance to present, including American political philosophers. This course surveys contemporary political theory, including the revival of liberal-egalitiarian moral theory. (Fall, Winter)
POLSC 372 Advanced Theory of International Relations	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of International Politics, Political Inquiry, and Modern Comparative Governments with a C- or higher.
Most influential traditions of thought in international relations; includes realism, idealism, Marxism, neorealist, complex interdependence, etc. (Fall, Winter)
POLSC 380 US Constitutional History and Law	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to have AmHer 170, Hist 201-202 and Hist 300. All students in 300 level courses will be expected to know how to research, write, and document a basic historical essay.
Foundations of constitutionalism, the development of the federal system, the principles of judicial review, nationalism and sectionalism, commerce, due process, equal protection and civil rights. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
POLSC 390 American Foreign Policy	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of International Politics, Political Inquiry, and Modern Comparative Governments with a C- or higher.
The history of American foreign policy from the colonial period to the end of the 19th century, and foreign policy issues in and beyond the 20th century with emphasis given to how people, events, and politics helps shape foreign policy. (Fall, Summer)
POLSC 497 Capstone Seminar in Politics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: For Political Science majors only. Completion of all required courses.
Seminar in political theory for students in their senior year devoted to current political science topics as determined by instructor. (Fall, Winter)
POLSC 498 Internship	(1-6:0:0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into an internship program, completion of required classes, and 60 credit hours.
An internship is a cooperative program between the BYU-Idaho Department of History, Geography, and Political Science and an approved organization. Professional internships correlate actual work experience with coursework; provide students with knowledge of career opportunities, and give students work experience in preparation for employment after graduation. Ideas for internships are developed by the student in consultation with the department internship coordinator.