Political Science - Indian Affairs Administration Emphasis, B.A.
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Program Description
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.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Political Science Requirements | 120 Credits | |
Complete the requirements | 90 | |
Emphasis Requirements | ||
Complete 18 credits from the following courses: | 18 | |
Introduction to American Indian Studies (3) | ||
American Indian Education Policy (3) | ||
American Indian Law (3) | ||
American Indian Policy and Tribal Government (3) | ||
Contemporary American Indian Political and Social Issues (3) | ||
Special Topics in American Indian Studies (3) | ||
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3) | ||
State and Local Government (3) | ||
Nonprofits and The Public Sector (3) | ||
Health Politics and Policy (3) | ||
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 |
Core Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Total Credit Hours | 90 | |
General Education Requirements | 31 Credits | |
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
Quantitative Reasoning (3) (recommended ) | ||
Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) (recommended) | ||
Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
College Algebra (4) | ||
College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
American History (3) | ||
US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
US Economic History (3) | ||
American Heritage (3) | ||
Distribution Courses: | ||
Biology | 3 | |
Physical Science | 3 | |
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
Humanities (fulfilled by completing any foreign language 2020G/2020) | 4 | |
Fine Arts | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
Discipline Core Requirements | 18 Credits | |
POLS 1100 | American National Government | 3 |
POLS 2100 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
POLS 2200 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
POLS 2300 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
POLS 3000 | Political Analysis | 3 |
POLS 4990 | Senior Seminar (3) | 3 |
or POLS 4800R | Internship | |
or PJST 4900 | Peace and Justice Studies Capstone | |
Elective Requirements | 41 Credits | |
Foreign Language Requirement: Complete 1010,1020, 2010, and 2020G (one language) | 12 | |
Any courses numbered 1000 or higher. (9 credit hours must be upper division (3000-4000 level courses)) | 29 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 or more semester credits, 40 credits must be upper-division.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above, with no POLS course grade lower than a C-.
- Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Completion of 16 credit hours of coursework from one language to include 1010, 1020, 2010, and 2020G/2020 levels or transferred equivalents.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.
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.
First Year | ||
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Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
American Institutions | 3 | |
Social / Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Fine Arts | 3 | |
Lower-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
Lower-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Lower-Div. Elective | 2 | |
POLS 1100 | American National Government | 3 |
Credit Hours | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
Semester 3 | ||
AIST 1800G | Introduction to American Indian Studies | 3 |
Biological Science | 3 | |
Physical Science | 3 | |
POLS 2100 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
POLS 2300 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 4 | ||
POLS 2200 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
Lower-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Lower-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Lower-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Semester 5 | ||
Language 1010 | 4 | |
Lower-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Upper-Div. Elective | 3 | |
POLS 3000 | Political Analysis | 3 |
Upper-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Semester 6 | ||
Language 1020 | 4 | |
AIST 3600 | American Indian Policy and Tribal Government | 3 |
Upper-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Upper-Div. Elective | 3 | |
POLS Concentration | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Semester 7 | ||
Language 2010 | 4 | |
POLS Concentration | 3 | |
Upper-Div. Elective | 3 | |
Upper-Div. Elective | 3 | |
AIST 3590 | American Indian Law | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Semester 8 | ||
Language 2020G / 2020 | 4 | |
POLS Concentration | 3 | |
Upper-Div. Elective | 3 | |
POLS 4800R | Internship or Senior Seminar or Peace and Justice Studies Capstone | 3 |
Credit Hours | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Interpret principles of politics and government, including political values, institutions, and processes of various times and places
- Apply the major concepts, theories, and methods of political analysis to support arguments and opinions
- Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking by systematically applying sound logic and valid evidence to political analysis
- Communicate key arguments and results of political analyses effectively in writing and oral presentation
- Acquire civic knowledge to be able to participate as civically engaged members of society
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