UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 1999–2000
 Brigham Young University
Back Political Science

   

Kelly D. Patterson, Chair
745 SWKT, PO Box 25545, (801) 378-3423

College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Advisement Center
2254 SFLC, PO Box 26797, (801) 378-3541

Admission to Degree Program

All degree programs in the Department of Political Science are open enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching majors.

The Discipline

Political science is the study of how people with varying interests, perceptions, and values establish orderly relationships ranging from the nearly anarchic competition between sovereign states to the usually harmonious associations within small communities.

Career Opportunities

The Political Science Department offers an undergraduate degree in political science for students who are preparing for graduate study in related fields, professional degrees (law or business), or a wide variety of public service occupations, or for liberal arts students who are interested in an undergraduate major that focuses on challenging questions facing modern society.

Students may emphasize the subfields of American government, comparative government, international relations, political philosophy, and public policy.
An undergraduate degree in international politics is also offered for those students wishing to pursue studies focused on the political and economic relations that shape world affairs. Students who have had foreign living experience or who are interested in careers in the international arena will find this a particularly rewarding major.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed under one of the following undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BA International Politics
BA Political Science
BA Political Science Teaching
Minors Political Science
Political Science Teaching

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.



General Information

All political science and international politics students should enrich their undergraduate education and enhance their career prospects with an off-campus internship experience. Several high-quality opportunities are available for which credit may be earned toward the political science major or minor.

Washington Seminar. Students from any academic discipline spend a semester or term in Washington, D.C., working in government, business, communications, or the arts. Complimenting course work involving readings and briefings on contemporary national issues is part of the curriculum. From 6 to 12 hours of upper-division credit may be earned.

Utah State Legislature Internship. During each winter semester students from any academic discipline may work as interns in the Utah State Legislature. Students interested in legislative and public policy processes will particularly benefit from the experience. Complimenting course work on state government can be taken in conjunction with the internship. From 6 to 12 hours of upper-division credit may be earned.

State and Local Government Internships. Throughout the year students may intern with city, county, or state governments, as well as the district offices of U.S. senators and representatives (availability of positions may vary). From 3 to 6 hours of upper-division credit may be earned.

International Internships. The International Internship Program at the David M. Kennedy Center for International and Area Studies places students in a variety of internships with foreign governments and international institutions.

Requirements

  1. Internships should be completed during the junior or senior year. Prior to the internship students should have completed PlSc 110 and 200.

  2. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or better (Washington Seminar requires a 3.0) and be in good academic standing. Strong research and writing skills are important qualifications.

  3. All internship programs have a strong and complimenting academic component to help students gain the most from their experience. Students completing any of the above internships must be enrolled for credit.



BA International Politics (45 hours*)

The Discipline

International politics is a discipline-based major built around the subfield of political science called “international relations.” It focuses on the political and economic relations that shape world affairs, including the traditional issues of war and peace, diplomacy and security, and the increasingly important field of international political economy. Students with foreign language skills or with foreign living experiences may expand their knowledge of foreign areas and the interactions between them through this major. This major attempts to follow the admonition of the Doctrine and Covenants to teach one another “things which are abroad; the wars and the perplexities of the nations, and the judgments which are on the land; and a knowledge also of countries and of kingdoms” (88:79).

Career Opportunities

International politics majors will find themselves prepared for additional graduate study in political science or international relations; professional degree programs in international business or international law; careers in foreign policy, national security, and diplomacy; or work with various international organizations. Students who plan professional or graduate school degrees or who wish to enter the foreign service or similar professional careers must begin early in their undergraduate careers to prepare for entrance to those schools and to acquire the skills necessary to be successful in those programs and careers. It is imperative that they consult with faculty advisors as early as possible about those plans.

Major Requirements

  1. At least 27 hours of international politics courses must be taken in residency at BYU (BYU Independent Study courses do not meet this requirement).

  2. PlSc 101, 102, and 297 do not count toward the major or minor.

  3. Only 6 hours of 298R (simulation course), 299R, or 399R combined may count toward the major.

  4. No cooperative education (internship) credit from other universities or colleges will be accepted toward the major.

  5. Majors are strongly encouraged to take Phil 105 instead of Engl 115 to complete the GE First-Year Writing requirement.

  6. PlSc 200 is prerequisite to most upper-division courses and must be taken no later than the sophomore year.

  7. Select one course from the following (as early as possible):
    Econ 110.
    PlSc 205.

    Note: Students considering graduate work in public policy are encouraged to take both courses.

  8. Complete the following required foundation courses before higher-numbered courses (they do not need to be taken in order):
    PlSc 110, 150, 170, 200, 201, 202.

  9. Complete one of the following theory courses during the junior year (note prerequisites in course descriptions). Be aware that the course you select will determine which capstone seminar under requirement 9 you may take:
    PlSc 350 or 370.

  10. Complete the following:
    PlSc 372, 376.

  11. Complete four courses from the following list (but no more than one each from history and geography):
    Geog 301, 341, 450, 455, 460, 470, 471, 480, 485.
    Hist 332, 374.
    PlSc 328.
    Any political science course in the 340s, 350s, 370s, 380s, 450s, 470s.

  12. Complete one of the following capstone seminars during the senior year (note prerequisites in course descriptions). Be aware that the seminar you may select is determined by the 300-level theory course taken under requirement 6.
    PlSc 450, 470.

  13. All international politics students who plan on graduate school or various foreign policy careers are strongly encouraged, in addition to their major, to obtain a foreign area study minor through the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. All students interested in international or comparative politics should strengthen their foreign language skills.

  14. Students who plan to seek MA or PhD degrees are strongly encouraged to strengthen their quantitative and analytical skills by taking PlSc 328 and other quantitative courses taught through the Statistics Department or the Sociology Department. These students also should consult with faculty about other skills that specific graduate programs might require.

  15. Students are encouraged to participate in the Washington Seminar, Study Abroad, or International Internship programs. Up to 6 hours of credit from these programs may be used under requirement 8 if the internship has some international responsibility or if certain international courses are part of the student's Study Abroad program.

  16. Students who plan no formal education beyond the bachelor's degree should take courses that will provide marketable skills. Consult the college advisement center for suggested skills or courses.

  17. Credit earned through the Advanced Placement examinations may not be used to substitute for any of the foundation courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BA Political Science (45 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. At least 27 hours of political science courses must be taken in residency at BYU (BYU Independent Study courses meet this requirement).

  2. PlSc 101, 102, and 297 do not count toward the major or minor.

  3. Only 6 hours of 298R (simulation course), 299R, or 399R combined may count toward the major.

  4. No cooperative education (internship) credit from other universities or colleges will be accepted toward the major.

  5. Majors are strongly encouraged to take Phil 105 instead of Engl 115 to complete the GE First-Year Writing requirement.

  6. PlSc 200 is prerequisite to all upper-division courses.

  7. Select one course from the following:
    Econ 110.
    PlSc 205.

    Note: students considering graduate work in public policy are encourage to take both courses.

  8. Complete the following required foundation courses before higher-numbered courses (they do not need to be taken in order):
    PlSc 110, 150, 170, 200, 201, 202.

  9. Complete two of the following theory courses during the junior year (note prerequisites in course descriptions). Be aware that the courses you select will determine which of the capstone seminars under requirement 11 you may take:
    PlSc 300, 310, 330, 350, 370.

  10. Complete 15 additional political science hours at the 200 level or higher (except above theory courses and capstone seminar). Only one 200-level course may be used to meet this requirement.

  11. Complete one of the following capstone seminars during the senior year (note prerequisites in course descriptions). Be aware that the seminar you may select is determined by which of the 300-level theory courses you take under requirement 9:
    PlSc 400, 410, 430, 450, 470.

  12. All students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship with one of the department's programs, such as the Washington Seminar, Utah State Legislature, or local government. Up to 6 hours of credit earned from an internship may be counted toward the major.

  13. Students who plan no formal education beyond the bachelor's degree should take a double major or develop adequate skills through other courses that will enhance their employment opportunities. Consult the college advisement center for suggested majors or skills.
    Students anticipating a professional or graduate program should consult with the department for recommended courses to strengthen qualifications for professional or graduate studies.

  14. Students scoring a 5 on the American Government or Comparative Government Advanced Placement Exams may waive 3 elective hours toward the major for each exam. However, this credit cannot be substituted for any of the foundation courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BA Political Science Teaching (89-95 hours,* including certification hours)

Major Requirements

  1. At least 27 hours of political science courses must be taken in residency at BYU (BYU Independent Study courses do not meet this requirement).

  2. PlSc 101, 102, and 297 do not count toward the major or minor.

  3. Only 6 hours of 298R (simulation course), 299R, or 399R combined may count toward the major.

  4. No cooperative education (internship) credit from other universities or colleges will be accepted toward the major.

  5. Majors are strongly encouraged to take Phil 105 instead of Engl 115 to complete the GE First Year-Writing requirement.

  6. A teaching minor is required for certification (approximately 16–21 hours).

  7. PlSc 200 is prerequisite to all upper-division courses.

  8. Select one course from the following:
    Econ 110.
    PlSc 205.

  9. Complete the following required foundation courses before higher-numbered courses (they do not need to be taken in order):
    PlSc 110, 150, 170, 200, 201, 202.

  10. Complete two of the following theory courses during the junior year (note prerequisites in course descriptions). Be aware that the courses you select will determine which of the capstone seminars under requirement 12 you may take:
    PlSc 300, 310, 330, 350, 370.

  11. Complete 15 additional political science hours at the 200 level or higher (except above theory courses and capstone seminar). Only one 200-level course may be used to meet this requirement.

  12. Complete one of the following capstone seminars during the senior year (note prerequisites in course descriptions). Be aware that the seminar you may select is determined by which of the 300-level theory courses you take under requirement 10:
    PlSc 400, 410, 430, 450, 470.

  13. All students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship with one of the department's programs, such as the Washington Seminar, Utah legislature, or local government. Up to 6 hours of credit earned from an internship may be counted toward the major.

  14. Recommended sequences for teaching majors:
    PlSc 110, 310, 410; or PlSc 150, 350, 450.

  15. Complete the Professional Education Component (28–29 hours): see the Secondary Education section of this catalog for certification requirements.

  16. Students scoring a 5 on the American Government or Comparative Government Advanced Placement Exam may waive 3 elective hours toward the major for each exam. However, this credit cannot be substituted for any of the required core courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Political Science (21 hours*)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    PlSc 110, 150, 170, 201, 202.

  2. Select two additional upper-division courses.

  3. PlSc 101, 102, 297 cannot be counted toward the minor.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Political Science Teaching (21 hours*)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    PlSc 110, 150, 170, 201, 202.

  2. Select two additional upper-division courses.

  3. PlSc 101, 102, 297 cannot be counted toward the minor.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Political Science (Pl Sc)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

101. Freshman Seminar. (1:1:0)

Academic expectations in the major and in higher education; review of campus resources; meetings with faculty.

102. Review of U.S. Government for Washington Seminar Students. (1:1:0)

Review of the essentials of American national government for nonmajors participating in the Washington Seminar. May not count toward a political science major or minor.

110. American Government and Politics. (3:3:0) Honors and Independent Study also.

Origin and development of federal Constitution; national, state, and local governments and politics.

150. Comparative Government and Politics. (3:3:0) Honors also.

Patterns of European, Asian, Latin American, and other political systems.

170. Introduction to International Politics. (3:3:0) Honors also.

Basic forces, practices, institutions, and foreign policies of major powers; problem areas in international politics.

200. Political Inquiry. (3:2:1)

Methodology of political science, including theory and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research design. Prerequisite to all upper-division courses.

201. Western Political Heritage 1. (3:3:0) Honors also.

Western civilization from Greek antiquity to Renaissance, primarily from perspective of political philosophy and scriptures; exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts.

202. Western Political Heritage 2. (3:3:0) Honors also. Prerequisite: PlSc 201.

Western civilization from Renaissance to present, primarily from perspective of political philosophy; exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts.

205. Rationality and Politics. (3:3:0)

Individuals' rational, strategic choices relative to the actions of political institutions, including inherent problems in collective decision making and democratic government.

230. Political Participation. (3:3:0)

Influencing public policy; legal mechanisms to promote or halt government action. Where and how to become involved.

297. Washington Seminar Preparation. (1:1:0)

Preparatory seminar for students who will be participating in the Washington Seminar.

298R. Political Simulation. (1–2:2:0 ea.)

Utah Intercollegiate Assembly or Model United Nations.

299R. Academic Internship. (1–3:1:3 ea.) Prerequisite: by application.

On-the-job experience for lower-division credit.

300. Contemporary Political Theory. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 201, 202; or Phil 201, 202.

History of political science, including the moral and ethical dimensions of politics.

301. Philosophy of the Social Sciences. (3:3:0)

Comparative analysis of the philosophy of scientific and normative inquiry.

305. Advanced American Heritage. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: AHtg 100.

Intended especially for prospective American Heritage teaching assistants. Founding and historical development of the American order, including moral, constitutional, and economic aspects.

308. Theories of Human Freedom. (3:3:0)

Scope of human freedom at the metaphysical, individual, social, and political levels.

309R. Topics in Political Philosophy. (3:3:0 ea.)

310. Theories of American Politics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 110.

Development of political science as a discipline in America; fundamental American political thought; and major theories and approaches used to explain American politics.

311. State and Local Government and Politics. (3:3:0) Independent Study also. Prerequisite: PlSc 110.

Relation of state and national governments, forms of state governments and politics, types of municipal governments and their operation.

312. Urban Government. (3:3:0)

Growth, development, dynamics, and problems.

313. Public Power of Interest Groups. (3:3:0)

Group theory and pluralism; private influence of public decisions, private performance, and enforcement of public functions; pressure group tactics; organization and function of interest groups.

314. The United States Presidency. (3:3:0)

Presidential power in the United States, focusing on major roles of the American presidency.

315. Congress and the Legislative Process. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 110.

Election process; structure, organization, and procedures of legislative bodies; relations with pressure groups, the president, and executive branch.

316. American Political Parties. (3:3:0)

Electoral and policy-making roles of American political parties today and their future in American politics.

317. Public Opinion and Voting Behavior. (3:3:0)

Relationship between attitudes, opinion, and voting behavior in American politics and institutions.

318. Campaigns and Elections. (3:3:0)

Analyzes electoral process in the United States, including history, significance in governance, campaign strategy, finance, media role, etc.

319R. Topics in American Government and Politics. (1–3:3:0 ea.)

320. American Politics Through Literature. (3:3:0)

American politics through the novel and other literary works. Developing political concepts and themes that come from significant political novels.

321. The Media in American Politics. (3:3:0)

News media's role in processes of American politics, including electoral process, legislative process, and public policy-making.

322. Principles and Issues of the Founding of the American Republic. (3:3:0)

Basic principles and issues underlying the founding of the American republic.

323. Freedom of the Will and Natural Law in Early Modern Philosophy. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 201, 202.

Research seminar: democracy's and self-government's evolution from early modern period to founding of American republic.

328. Advanced Methods of Political Analysis. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 200.

Quantitative techniques in political research.

329R. Topics in Political Behavior. (3:3:0 ea.)

330. Theories of Public Policy. (3:3:0) Independent Study also. Prerequisite: Econ 110, PlSc 110, 170, 200.

Major theories used in assessing public policies, including policy formation, interaction of politics and economics, institutions of policy making, and policy.

331. Public Policy Process. (3:3:0)

Needs and demands for public action on policy issues; organization of public support; processes and problems of decision making in public policy.

333. Politics of Bureaucracy. (3:3:0)

Theory and nature of bureaucracy; sources of power; political executives; staffs and agency personnel; conflicts with elected officials; public interest and bureaucratic control.

334. Public Ethics. (3:3:0)

Sources of values, areas of conflict with government policy, means of value accommodation.

336. Government and Religion. (3:3:0)

Christian-Hebraic concepts of state. American experience with church-state relations (First Amendment problems). Policy issues of concern to contemporary religions.

339R. Topics in Public Policy. (3:3:0 ea.)

341. Western European Politics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 150.

Politics and policy in western Europe. State-building, party systems, nationalism, and cooperation among advanced industrial countries in comparative, historical perspective. Social and Christian democracy; European Union.

344. Comparative Political Economy. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 150.

Overview of political economy from a comparative perspective. Classic theorists (Smith, Marx, Schumpeter, etc.); classic questions (industrialization, national economic policy, property, globalization, law, and economics).

347. Russian Politics. (3:3:0)

Politics of the Soviet Union and its successor states; Communist system of government; Gorbachev reforms; disintegration of the USSR and evolution of a new political system.

348. Korea, Taiwan, and South East Asian Politics. (3:3:0)

Comparative analysis of political developments in key nations of East and Southeast Asia, including regional relationships.

349R. Topics in Politics. (1–3:3:0 ea.)

350. Theories of Comparative Politics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 150.

Selected issues of comparative politics such as crisis and discontinuity; development; political infrastructure (e.g., political culture and social structure); political institutions.

351. British Government and Politics. (3:3:0)

Examination of the origin and contemporary operation of British political institutions as they relate to British society.

352. African Politics. (3:3:0)

Processes of change and development of nation states; African regionalism and relations with other nations; contemporary political issues.

353. China: Government and Politics. (3:3:0)

Structure and behavior of politics; contemporary problems. Also for Asian Studies majors.

354. Japan: Government and Politics. (3:3:0)

Structure and behavior of politics; contemporary problems. For both political science and Asian Studies majors.

355. Canadian Government and Politics. (3:3:0)

Growth and development of Canada and its government; Canada's role in the contemporary world.

357. Middle East: Political Systems. (3:3:0)

Social, philosophical, and religious impact on Middle East political institutions in an era of modernization and conflict.

358. Politics and Society in Latin America. (3:3:0)

Conceptual and contemporary issues in Latin America's search for political order and economic development.

359R. Topics in Comparative Politics. (3:3:0 ea.)

360. Constitutional Law—American Federal System. (3:3:0)

361. Constitutional Law—Rights and Immunities. (3:3:0)

364. Jurisprudence. (3:3:0)

Problem approach to ancient and modern legal philosophies, emphasizing the nature of justice and the relation of law to morality.

369R. Topics in Law and Justice. (1–3:3:0 ea.)

370. Theory of International Relations. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 170, 200.

Most influential traditions of thought in international relations; includes realism, idealism, Marxism, neorealism, complex interdependence, etc.

371. Foreign Policy Analysis. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 200, 370.

Survey of research regarding multiple levels of foreign policy analysis: individual, group, bureaucratic, societal, economic, systemic.

372. International Political Economy. (3:3:0)

Political implications of international trade, investment, and monetary policies within an increasingly interdependent global context; transnationalism.

373. International Law. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 170.

Nature and function of international law; recognition, succession, jurisdiction rights, and immunities of states; nationality and jurisdiction over nations.

374. Ethics and International Affairs. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 200.

Ethical considerations in study and practice of international politics. Realism, idealism, and other theories of state behavior subjected to ethical standards.

375. International Organizations. (3:3:0)

International institutions; transnational relations; rise of newer political organizations: League of Nations, United Nations, European communities, world religions, multinational corporations, terrorist groups, global regimes.

376. U.S. Foreign Policy. (3:3:0)

Formation, implementation, analysis, and criticism of themes in American foreign policy.

377. National Security Affairs. (3:3:0)

Foreign policy, defense strategy, and intelligence security affairs.

379R. Topics in International Relations. (1–3:3:0 ea.)

380. International Relations of Latin America. (3:3:0)

Factors that affect foreign relations of Latin American countries, including the U.S. role, emphasizing intervention, democracy, development, and trade.

381. International Relations of the Near East. (3:3:0)

Interregional relations and conflicts including foreign policy, political economics, Arab nationalism, processes of political change, new alliances, and superpower relations in Near East and North Africa.

382. International Relations of North America. (3:3:0)

Examination and analysis of factors that affect foreign relations of Canada, U.S., and Mexico, emphasizing trade, security, migration, environment.

383. Russian Foreign Policy. (3:3:0)

Patterns, trends, and processes in Soviet foreign policy, 1917 to 1991; emerging foreign policy of post–Soviet Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

385. International Relations of Asia. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: for political science, international relations, Asian Studies, and business majors.

Foreign policies and international relations of China, Japan, and Northeast and Southeast Asia; historical and contemporary review and analysis.

386. Japanese Foreign Policy. (3:3:0)

Process and outcomes of Japan's foreign policy; analysis of its relations with other nations in a historical and contemporary setting.

388. Chinese Foreign Policy. (3:3:0)

Structure and process of foreign policy of the People's Republic of China.

391. Advanced Seminar on Current Issues. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: acceptance to Washington Seminar.

For students interning in Washington, D.C. Briefings and lectures from government officials and agencies, as well as directed readings on current issues.

392. Seminar in State Government. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: acceptance to Utah state legislature internship.

For students interning with the Utah state legislature. Briefings from state officials and others involved with government.

393. Readings in National Policy and Institutions. (3:1:0) Prerequisite: acceptance to the Washington Seminar.

Directed readings focusing on policies and institutions relating to the student's internship experience.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: acceptance into program.

Work-study on the international, national, state, and local level.

400. Capstone Seminar in Political Theory. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 200, 201, 202, 300. For political science majors only.

Seminar in political theory for students in their senior year.

401. Hume's Political Thought. (3:3:0)

Political essays of David Hume.

402. Plato's Political Thought. (3:3:0)

Plato's dialogues that contain political teachings or implications.

405. Federalist Papers. (3:3:0)

The primary defense of the Constitution of the United States, which also constitutes the major commentary on that document.

406. Tocqueville on America. (3:3:0)

Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America.

408. Hermeneutics, Deconstruction, and Politics. (3:3:0)

Critical political theory, including writers such as Hegel, Nietzsche, Heiddegger, Gadamer, Derrida, and Levinas.

410. Capstone Seminar in American Politics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 110, 200, 310. For political science majors only.

Seminar in American politics and government for students in their senior year.

430. Capstone Seminar in Public Policy. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 110, 200, 330. For political science and public policy majors only.

Seminar in public policy for students in their senior year.

450. Capstone Seminar in Comparative Politics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 150, 200, 350. For political science and international politics majors only.

Seminar in comparative politics and government for students in their senior year.

451. Revolution. (3:3:0)

Causes and process of political revolution.

452. Islam and Middle East Politics. (3:3:0)

Influence of the Islamic religion on politics of the Middle East.

453. Political Violence and Terrorism. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 200.

Understanding terrorism, insurgency, guerrilla warfare, and other forms of political violence worldwide.

454. Jerusalem: Past, Present, and Future. (3:3:0)

Regarded as a key in the process of conflict resolution, Jerusalem in light of its rich political, historical, and religious past, together with its controversial future.

457. Arab-Palestinian-Israeli Conflict. (3:3:0)

Emphasizes historical background, current situation, and alternatives leading to conflict resolution.

458. Totalitarianism. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 150.

Totalitarian systems of government and philosophy in nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

470. Capstone Seminar in International Relations. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 170, 200, 370. For political science and international politics majors only.

Seminar in international relations and politics for students in their senior year.

471. Intelligence and National Security. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 200.

Relationship between theory and practice of intelligence and national security of states.

472. International Political Economy of Women. (3:3:0) W Recommended: PlSc 200 or Hist 200.

Effects upon national, international, and developmental policies when women are rendered visible and valued.

498R. Directed Individual Study. (1–3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: senior status and department chair's and instructor's consent.

499. Honors Thesis. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) On dem. Prerequisite: completion of lower-division political science major requirements and two 300-level theory courses.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

509R. Advanced Topics in Political Philosophy. (3:3:0 ea.)

Contemporary issues.

518. Election Law and Reform of the Political Process. (3:3:0)

Issues in election law and governmental regulation of elections, campaigns, voting, and political participation.

519R. Advanced Topics in American Government. (3:3:0 ea.)

529R. Advanced Topics in Political Behavior. (3:3:0 ea.)

530. Political Economy. (3:3:0)

Competing theories of the relationship between economics and politics and specific fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies.

532. Policy Analysis and Methods 1. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: college algebra and microeconomics.

Policy analytic methods: program evaluation, management information systems, benefit-cost analysis, and decision theory.

533. Policy Analysis and Methods 2. (3:3:0)

Policy analytic methods: surveys and optimization models, statistical analyses, simulation, and social choice models.

534. Public Sector Productivity. (3:3:0)

Assessment of government productivity at federal, state, and local levels, including links to budget processes; business management models.

535. Natural Resources Policy. (3:3:0)

Processes and politics of public policies related to natural resources. Problems of analysis and evaluation.

536. Environmental Regulation. (3:3:0)

Regulatory programs aimed at air and water pollution, hazardous waste, toxic chemicals, and other environmental problems. Alternative regulatory mechanisms and approaches.

537. Education Policy. (3:3:0)

Role and public expectations of educational institutions, collection and distribution of financial resources, and productivity and performance assessment.

538. Urban Policy. (3:3:0)

Tension between spatial and social policies, and role of institutional actors.

539R. Advanced Topics in Public Policy. (3:3:0 ea.)

544. Public Policy and the Family. (3:3:0)

Family in political society: specific laws and policies such as divorce, welfare, reproduction, and education.

545. Social Policy. (3:3:0)

Justifications for government intervention in families and individual lives, effectiveness of social policies.

549R. Advanced Topics in Politics. (3:3:0 ea.)

Politics of growth, inequality, ethnicity, and class conflict.

558. Political Economics of Development. (3:3:0)

Uneven distribution of global resources; politics of underdevelopment.

559R. Advanced Topics in Comparative Government. (3:3:0 ea.)

Modernization and political change; comparative legislatures, etc.

569R. Advanced Topics in Law and Justice. (3:3:0 ea.)

570. Advanced Theory of International Relations: Core Readings. (3:3:0)

Theory and research of international relations.

571. Foreign Policy Analysis. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: PlSc 200, 370.

Survey of research regarding multiple levels of foreign policy analysis: individual, group, bureaucratic, societal, economic, and systemic.

572. Continuity and Change in the International Political Economy. (3:3:0)

Dynamics of change in international political economy in post–Cold War period.

578R. Advanced Topics in Foreign Policies. (3:3:0 ea.)

Efforts to secure national security and international stability in a fragile and volatile global environment.

579R. Advanced Topics in International Relations. (3:3:0 ea.)

Relevant contemporary issues.

599R. Academic Internship. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: acceptance into program.

Internships for master's candidates.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 1999–2000 BYU Graduate Catalog.



Political Science Faculty

Professors

Bowen, Donna Lee (1978) BA, U. of Utah, 1968; MA, PhD, U. of Chicago, 1972, 1981.

Bryner, Gary (1982) BA, U. of Utah, 1975; MA, PhD, Cornell U., 1980, 1982.

Daynes, Byron W. (1990) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1963, 1965; PhD, U. of Chicago, 1971.

Fry, Earl Howard (1980) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1972; PhD, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1976.

Hancock, Ralph C. (1987) BA, Brigham Young U., 1977; MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1980, 1983.

Hollist, W. Ladd (1981) BA, Utah State U., 1971; MA, PhD, U. of Denver, 1973, 1974.

Hudson, Valerie M. (1987) BA, Brigham Young U., 1978; MA, PhD, Ohio State U., 1983.

Magleby, David Blyth (1981) BA, U. of Utah, 1973; MA, PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1974, 1979.

Porter, Bruce D. (1992) BA, Brigham Young U., 1976; AM, PhD, Harvard U., 1978, 1979.

Reynolds, Noel B. (1970) BA, Brigham Young U., 1967; MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1968, 1971.

Taylor, Stanley A. (1968) BS, Brigham Young U., 1959; MA, MALD, PhD, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, 1961, 1962, 1968.

Thomson, Dennis L. (1977) BA, U. of Idaho, 1960; MA, Arizona State U., 1961; PhD, U. of California, Santa Barbara, 1969.

Vetterli, R. Richard (1979) BA, Brigham Young U., 1959; MA, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1961; PhD, U. of California, Riverside, 1972.

Associate Professors

Bohn, David Earle (1975) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1967, 1969; PhD, Columbia U., 1974.

Davis, Richard (1992) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1975, 1979; MA, PhD, Syracuse U., 1983, 1986.

Galbraith, David B. (1985) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1964, 1965; PhD, Hebrew U. of Jerusalem, 1984.

Hyer, Eric (1988) BA, Brigham Young U., 1979; MA, Columbia U., 1981; East Asian Institute Cert., 1982; MPhil, Columbia U., 1983; PhD, Columbia U., 1989.

Patterson, Kelly D. (1993) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1982, 1984; PhD, Columbia U., 1989.

Snow, R. J. (1990) BA, U. of Utah, 1962; MA, PhD, Northwestern U., 1965, 1966.

Assistant Professors

Christensen, Raymond V. (1996) BA, Brigham Young U., 1984; JD, MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1987, 1990, 1992.

Edwards, Paul S. (1995) BA, Brigham Young U., 1986; JD, PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1991, 1996.

Goodliffe, Jay M. (1997) SB, Massachusatts Inst. of Technology, 1992; MA, U. of Rochester, 1995; PhD, U. of Rochester, 1998.

Griffin, John R. (1996) BA, Harvard U., 1991; PhD, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, 1996.

Marostica, Matthew (1998) BA, Brigham Young U., 1985; MA, phD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1988, 1997.

Nielson, Daniel L. (1996) BA, Brigham Young U., 1988; PhD, U. of California, San Diego, 1996.

Wilson, Sven E. (1997) BA, Brigham Young U., 1989; MA, U. of Chicago, 1992; PhD, U. of Chicago, 1997.

Emeriti

Farnsworth, Lee W. (1964) BA, MA, U. of California, Berkeley, 1957, 1960; PhD, Claremont Graduate School, 1963.

Fletcher, Charles T. (1967) BS, Brigham Young U., 1939.

Hillam, Ray C. (1960) BS, U. of Utah, 1955; MA, George Washington U., 1958; PhD, American U., 1964.

Johnson, G. Wesley (1984) AB, Harvard U., 1957; MA, PhD, Columbia U., 1961, 1967.

Mabey, Melvin P. (1955) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1947, 1953; DPhil, Oxford U., England, 1955.

Midgley, Louis C. (1960) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1954, 1957; PhD, Brown U., 1964.

Morrell, Edwin B. (1961) BA, Brigham Young U., 1956; MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1959, 1966.

Paxman, Monroe J. (1973) JD, U. of Utah, 1949.

Reeder, Jesse W. (1952) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1934, 1937; PhD, Cornell U., 1952.

Riggs, Robert E. (1975) BA, MA, U. of Arizona, 1952, 1953; PhD, U. of Illinois, 1955; LLB, U. of Arizona, 1963.

Slover, Robert H. (1964) BA, U. of Oklahoma, 1935; MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1948, 1950.

Sorensen, Alma Don (1970) BS, Utah State U., 1960; MA, PhD, U. of Illinois 1962, 1965.

Tullis, F. LaMond (1969) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1961, 1964; MPA, PhD, Harvard U., 1965, 1969.






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