Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

116 The University of Akron 2005-2006
Social Sciences
The social sciences division consists of the departments of economics, geography,
history, political science, psychology, sociology, public administration and urban
studies (graduate program only). The divisional major must include the following:
• The General Education requirement and the second year of a foreign language.
• A minimum of 54 credits, at least 24 of which must be in courses at the
300/400 level. The 54 credits must include a minimum of 15 credits in each of
any three of the following six fields: economics, geography, history, political
science, psychology and sociology-anthropology.
By field, the 15-credit requirement must include: Credits
• Economics: 15
Any except 3250:100 Introduction to Economics** (must include 3250:200 Principles of
Microeconomics and 3250:201 Principles of Macroeconomics )
• Geography: 15
• History: 15
At least seven of the 15 credits at the 300/400 level
• Political Science:
At least seven of the 15 credits at the 300/400 level
15
3700:100 Government and Politics in the United States
or
4
3700:201 Introduction to Political Research 3
Each student shall take at least one course in two of the four areas (American
government and politics, comparative politics, international politics and political
theory) shown below:
American Government and Politics:
3700:210 State and Local Government and Politics 3
3700:341 The American Congress 3
3700:342 Minority Group Politics 3
3700:350 The American Presidency 3
3700:360 The Judicial Process 3
3700:370 Public Administration: Concepts and Practices 4
3700:380 Urban Politics and Policies 4
3700:381 State Politics 3
3700:402 Politics and the Media 3
3700:440 Survey Research Methods 3
3700:441 The Policy Process 3
3700:461 The Supreme Court and Constitutional Law 3
3700:462 The Supreme Court and Civil Liberties 3
3700:480 Policy Problems 3
Comparative Politics:
3700:300 Comparative Politics 4
3700:320 Britain and the Commonwealth 3
3700:321 Western Europe Politics 3
3700:322 Politics of Post-Communist States 3
3700:323 Politics of China and Japan 3
3700:326 Politics of Developing Nations 3
3700:327 African Politics 3
3700:420 Issues and Approaches in Comparative Politics 3
3700:425 Latin American Politics 3
International Politics:
3700:310 International Politics and Institutions 3
3700:328 American Foreign Policy Process 3
3700:415 Comparative Foreign Policy 3
Political Theory:
3700:302 American Political Ideas 3
3700:303 Introduction to Political Thought 3
3700:304 Modern Political Thought 3
• Psychology: 15
• Sociology-Anthropology: 15
Courses for the social sciences division major must be selected with the approval
of the divisional advisor. For further information, please contact the Office of the
Dean, Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences.
** Can use 3600:120 or 3600:170 toward General Education Requirement (3 credits only)
Social Sciences — PPE Track
The Social Sciences division PPE track consists of courses from the departments
of Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics. The PPE divisional major must
include the following:
• The General Education requirement and the 2nd year of a foreign language.
• A minimum of 54 credits, at least 24 of which must be in courses at the
300/400 level. The 54 credits must include a minimum of 15 credits in each of
the 3 following fields: Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics.
• By field, the 15 credit requirement must include:
Philosophy: Credits
3600:120 Introduction to Ethics* 3
3600:170 Introduction to Logic* 3
3600:464 Philosophy of Science 3
3600:3xx/4xx 300/400 level courses in Philosophy 6
15
Political Science:
3700:201 Introduction to Political Research 3
3700:303 Introduction to Political Thought 3
3700:3xx/4xx
Economics:
300/400 level courses in Political Science 9
15
3250:244 Introduction to Economic Analysis** 3
3250:400 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
3250:410 Intermediate Microeconomics 3
3250:3xx/4xx 300/400 level courses in Economics 6
15
• The remaining nine credits of electives (to complete the total minimum PPE
requirement of 54 credits) can be taken in either Philosophy, Political Science,
or Economics. These nine credits do not have to be taken all in one department.
It is recommended, however, that they be taken at the 300/400 level.
** Can use 3250:244 toward General Education Requirement. (If 3250:200 and 3250:201 have been
completed, 3250:244 is not required.
* Can use 3600:120 or 3600:170 toward General Education requirement (3 credits only).