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Political Science - Indian Affairs Administration Emphasis, B.S.

Requirements

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 public and private leaders. 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.

Total Program Credits: 120

General Education Requirements: 35 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Complete one of the following: 3
  MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended)  
  MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) (recommended)  
  STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics QL (3)  
  STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5)  
  MATH 1050 College Algebra QL (4) (recommended for business, Education, Science, and Health Professions majors)  
  MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5)  
Complete one of the following: 3
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS (3)  
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS (3)  
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS (3)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS (3)  
  POLS 1000 American Heritage SS (3)  
Complete the following:  
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE (2)  
or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE 2
Distribution Courses:  
  Biology 3
  Physical Science 3
  Additional Biology or Physical Science 3
  Humanities 3
  Fine Arts 3
  Social/Behavioral Science 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 30 Credits
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS 3
  POLS 2100 Introduction to International Relations SS 3
  POLS 2200 Introduction to Comparative Politics SS 3
  POLS 230G Introduction to Political Theory GI 3
  POLS 3000 Political Analysis 3
  POLS 4990 Senior Seminar WE  (3)  
or POLS 480R Internship WE 3
or PJST 4900 Peace and Justice Studies Capstone  (3)  
Quantitative Requirement  
  POLS 3010 Political Analysis II 3
Complete 9 credits from the following courses: 9
  POLS 3020 Public Program Analysis (3)  
  POLS 3040 Survey Research and Design Methods (3)  
  POLS 3050 Experimental Methods in Political Science (3)  
  POLS 3060 Qualitative Analysis (3)  
  POLS 3070 Policy Analysis (3)  
Elective Requirements: 25 Credits
  Any courses numbered 1000 or higher. (3 credit hours must be upper division (3000-4000 level courses)) 25
Emphasis Requirements: 30 Credits
Complete 18 credits from the followings courses: 18
  AIST 180G Introduction to American Indian Studies SS GI (3)  
  AIST 3360 American Indian Education Policy (3)  
  AIST 3590 American Indian Law (3)  
  AIST 3600 American Indian Policy and Tribal Government (3)  
  AIST 3850 The Struggle for Self-determination American Indians 1891 to present (3)  
  AIST 4600 Contemporary American Indian Political and Social Issues (3)  
  AIST 490R Special Topics in American Indian Studies (3)  
  CNST 4795 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3)  
  POLS 3030  State and Local Government (3)  
  POLS 3320 Nonprofits and The Public Sector (3)  
  POLS 3350 Health Politics and Policy (3)  
  POLS 3480 Race in Politics (3)  
  Complete any 12 elective credits (at least 4 credits must be upper division, and at least 3 credits must be a POLS Writing Enriched course) 12

  Graduation Requirements:

  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, with no POLS course grade lower than a C-.
  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. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Context CC 3
POLS 1100 American National Government AS 3
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 Personal Health & Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE 2
Fine Arts  3
Lower-Div. Elective  3
Lower-Div. Elective  3
  Semester total: 17
Semester 2  Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL 3
Humanities   3
American Institutions 3
POLS 2100 Introduction to International Relations SS 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
PHIL 2050 Ethics & Values IH 3
Biological Science  3
Physical Science  3
Social / Behavioral Sciences  3
POLS 230G Introduction to Political Theory GI 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
POLS 2200 Introduction to Comparative Politics SS 3
Biological / Physical Science  3
POLS 3310 Introduction to Public Policy WE 3
Lower-Div. Elective  3
Lower-Div. Elective  3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
POLS 3250 Introduction to Law and Politics 3
POLS 3300 Introduction to Public Administration 3
POLS Concentration 3
POLS 3000 Political Analysis  3
Lower-Div. Elective  3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
Quantitative Requirement  3
POLS 3010 Political Analysis II 3
POLS concetration course 3
POLS Concentration 3
Upper-Div. Elective  3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
Quantitative Requirement 3
POLS Concentration 3
POLS Concentration 3
POLS Concentration 3
Upper-Div Elective  3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
Quantitative Requirement 3
Lower division elective 4
POLS Concentration 3
POLS 480R / POLS 4990 Internship WE or Senior Seminar WE 3
  Semester total: 13
  Degree total: 120

Department

History and Political Science

The History and Political Science department is in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the History and Political Science department, visit their website.

History and Political Science department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate critical reading, analytical thinking, advanced writing, and oral presentation skills.
  2. Demonstrate competency in identifying and comparing various types of political models, political theories, and academic literature.
  3. Acquire civic knowledge and understand how it is important for civic engagement.
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