Catalog - Economics and Political Science

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Pre-Law--Political Science (106)

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Political Science (105)

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Economics (100)

Department Information

A. Robert Inama, Department Chair
Economics
Kirk Gifford, Fenton Broadhead, Stephen McGary, H. Richard Moss, E. Kent Vernon
Political Science
A. Robert Inama, J. Kent Marlor
Departmental Office (208) 356-1436

Economics: Students contemplating careers in business, government or teaching will find a well defined course outline leading to an Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences--Economics, with either a Social Science or Business emphasis. Majors are advised to counsel with a member of the Department for assistance in choosing electives that would be most appropriate for their program. Students interested in International Economics should see listing under the Business Management Department.

Political Science: The goal of Political Science at Ricks is to challenge and stimulate students to develop an understanding of governmental institutions and political systems, and, particularly, to critically evaluate the L.D.S. members’ role in the nations political process. Majors may have educational goals in pre-law or in careers as consultants, in government or as educators. The course work for majors is designed for transfer to a four-year program after graduating with the two-year Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences-Political Science and/or Pre-Law.

Notice: All Political Science, Pre-law, and Economics majors must be enrolled in an advising or professional seminar each semester. This is for advising purposes.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Pre-Law--Political Science (106)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 7
PS 110 American Govt 3
PS 111 State/Lcl Govt 3
PS 294 Prof Seminar .5
Total Credits 15.5

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 11
PS 170 Intro Intl Pol 3
PS 294 Prof Seminar .5
Total Credits 16.5

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 7
PS 280 Intro to Law 3
PS 263 Env Law and Society 3
PS 294 Prof Seminar .5
Elective 1
Total Credits 16.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 4
PS 150 Comparative Govt 3
PS 200 Polit Inquiry 3
PS 270 Intro to Pol Theory 3
PS 294 Prof Seminar .5
Total Credit 15.5

General Education

Courses for Majors
Electives: Your advisor will help you select appropriate elective courses. You should choose from the following:
Acctg 102 Fund of Acctg 3
B 275 Business Law 3
PS 260 Int Gov Ad 3

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Political Science (105)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
PS 110 American Govt 3
PS 111 State/Lcl Govt 3
PS 294 Prof Seminar .5
Total Credits 16.5

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 11
PS 170 Intro Intl Pol 3
PS 294 Prof Seminar .5
Total Credits 16.5

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
PS 260 Int Gov Admin 3
PS 280 Intro to Law 3
PS 294 Prof Seminar .5
Total Credits 16.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 2
PS 150 Comparative Govt 3
PS 200 Polit Inquiry 3
PS 270 Intro to Pol Theory 3
PS 294 Prof Seminar .5
Elective 1
Total Credit 14.5

General Education

Courses for Majors
Electives: Your advisor will help you select appropriate elective courses.
You should include:
Econ 111 Econ Prin 3
Econ 112 Econ Prin 3
Psych 111 Gen Psychology 3
PS 263 Environ Law and Society 3

Note: Students transferring to Idaho universities should take Comm 102 or 220 and Math 103 or higher.

Associate in Arts and Sciences with a major in Economics (100)

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Econ 111 Econ Prin 3
Econ 294 Prof Seminar .5
Math 110 Coll Algebra 3
Elective 2
Total Credits 16.5

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 6
Econ 112 Econ Prin 3
Math 111 Trigonometry 2
Econ 294 Prof Seminar .5
Elective 3
Total Credits 16.5

Third Semester
Religion 2
General Education 8
Math 162 Plane Geo Cal 4
Econ 294 Prof Seminar .5
Electives 2
Total Credits 16.5

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
General Education 9
Math 221 Statistics 3
Econ 294 Prof Seminar .5
Total Credits 14.5

General Education

Note: Students transferring to Idaho universities should take Comm 102 or 220 and Math 103 or higher.

Course Descriptions

Econ 111* Economic Principles and Problems-Macro 3
Three class hours per week
An elementary course emphasizing the working of the economic system. Topics such as inflation, unemployment, wage and price controls, and money are covered.

Econ 112* Economic Principles and Problems - Micro 3
Three class hours per week
An elementary course emphasizing the functioning of the price system and its effect on the household, the business firm, and international trade. Economic fundamentals for business decision making are covered along with such contemporary issues as population, economic growth, and international trade and finance.

Econ 240* Environmental Economics 3
Three class hours per week
An elementary course emphasizing the application of basic economic principles to the proper allocation of natural resource and man’s relationship to his environment. (Winter)

Econ 290 Special Projects 1-3
Prerequisite: Economics 110
Designed to allow the student with the consent of the instructor to do special work in subject matter not covered specifically in other classes.

Econ 294 Professional Seminar .5
Prerequisite: Any Business Division 293 class
Fee: $7.50
Required of all students seeking to graduate in Economics. Must be taken each semester. Class time will include career advisement and professional guest speakers. Students are encouraged to take B 294B, C and D.

PS 110* American Government 3
Three class lecture hours per week
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.

PS 111* State & Local Government 3
Three class lecture hours per week
A study of state and local political systems and their relationship to the federal system.

PS 150 Comparative Government 3
Prerequisite: Political Science 100 or 110 or 111
Three class lecture hours per week
A survey of the major types of government in present use throughout the world showing the historical development, present organization, operation and political base. (Winter)

PS 170* Introduction to International Politics 3
Two class lecture hours per week and one hour discussion per week A study of the basic forces, practices and institutions used by nations in their foreign relations. Special consideration given to understanding today’s international problems.

PS 200 Political Inquiry 3
Prerequisite: PS 110 or 111 and PS 150 or 170, (Sophomores)
Three class lecture hours per week
Fee: $7.50
Systematic treatment of methodology in political science, including theory and techniques of quantitative research design. (Winter)

PS 201 Current Affairs 3
Three class lecture/discussion hours per week
Five 20-minute news lab’s each week arranged
A survey of current, national and international issues and problems with a view of developing evaluative skills.

PS 260 Introduction to Governmental Administration 3
Three hours per week
Organization and administration of public programs at various govern-mental levels with an emphasis upon organizational behavior.

PS 263 Environment, Law, and Society 3
Three hours per week
Processes and politics of making and administering public policies relating to natural resources. Emphasis will be placed upon the environment as it relates to law and man. (Fall)

PS 270 Introduction to Political Theory 3
Three class lecture hours per week
A survey course covering ancient and modern political theory.

PS 280 Introduction to Law 3
Prerequisite: Political Science 110 or 111 (Sophomores)
Three class lecture hours per week
An introduction to the study and practice of law. A “non glamour” oriented approach to the reality of the law profession. (Fall)

PS 294 ProfessionalSeminar .5
Fee: $7.50
Required of all students seeking to graduate in Political Science-Pre Law. It must be taken each semester. Class time will include professional guest speakers and career advisement. Students are encouraged to take B 294B, C and D.
The Business Division sponsors a University Transfer Day fall semester and Business Day winter semester.

PS 298 Cooperative Work-Study Program 1-6
Prerequisite: PS 110 or 111
Guidance and career work-experience hours to be arranged
Career work experience and guidance designed to provide exposure to career opportunities related to Political Science and Pre-Law programs.

*Gives GE credit in the Social Sciences.

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