(THIS DOCUMENT HAS NOT BEEN SIGNED BY THE CHANCELLOR) Senate Document #35 APC Document #25 _________ Approved _________ ACADEMIC POLICIES COMMITTEE Document #25 l984-85 The Academic Policies Committee recommends approval of changes in the Department of Political Science described on the following pages. Page 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE MEMORANDUM FEBRUARY 10, 1985 TO: Academic Policies Committee FROM: Bob Farzanegan, Chairman SUBJECT: Program Changes The Department of Political Science requests the following changes be made: 1. Delete the following courses: PS 323 Mass Media and Politics PS 324 Politics in Higher Ed. in the US PS 351 Public Choice Rationale: PS 323 was taught by Dr. Scism. Dr. Hoyer taught PS 324 and 351. Both are no longer with us. 2. Add the following courses: PS 322 Political Organizations PS 367 Government and Politics of the Soviet Union PS 386 Soviet Foreign Policy PS 400 Internship PS 385 On the Causes of War Rationale: PS 322 and 385 are courses in which Dr. Sabo has an interest. 322 is necessary to make our offerings in American behavior complete. He has offered PS 385 as a special topics. Both courses will be offered on every other year sequence. PS 367, and 386 have been taught by Dr. Uldricks in the Department on a special topics basis. He offers one each year, rotating the courses. PS 400 is needed for the Public Administration tracks. The Department has been active in placing students in internships. The number has reached the size that it requires institutional- ization. The number of hours should remain flexible to permit students a variety of intern options. Page 3 3. Delete the following requirements from Program C: II. Required courses outside the Major-CLAS 112 III. Foreign Language Requirement-"CLAS 222 is also suggested". Add the following requirement to Program C II. Required courses outside the major-Philosophy 304, Economics 200 Rationale: Within the limitation of the 48 hour requirement for the major, we are seeking more depth in Philosophy and Economics to strengthen the program. 6. Change PS 310 Public Policy to 359 Rationale: This is done for consistency in the numbering system for the various programs in the Department with the digit "5" designating those courses in Public Administration and Public Policy area. Please find below the courses to be added: Page 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE MEMORANDUM JANUARY 28, 1985 TO: Academic Policies Committee FROM: Bob Farzanegan, Chairman SUBJECT: Program Changes The Department of Political Science requests the following changes be made: 1. Program D be deleted. Rationale: This program was built around Dr. Scism who is no longer with the department. 2. Program D "Public Policy and Public Administration" be changed to Program E "Public Administration" Program D Public Administration - A pre-professional program designed to introduce students to and begin preparing them for careers in government service. I. Required courses in the Major-30 hours, including PS 100, 252, 351, 355, 356, and 400. In addition the students must choose 9 hours from the following- PS 250, 321, 324, 325, 326, 350. II. Required courses outside the major-19 hours including Economics 200, 310, 341; Management 200, 313 and Statistics 125. III. Foreign Language Requirements-Option for non-science majors are permitted but Spanish is highly recommended for those interested in employment in Urban government. IV. Department requirement of competency is satisfied by successful completion of PS 400. Persons enrolled in the program should consider electives from the following list of courses. Computer Science 122 Accounting 215, 216 Philosophy 304 (Social and Political Philosophy) Management 430 (Development of Professional Personnel) Economics 335 (Managerial Economics) History 101, 102 Page 5 Those Interested in employment in Urban Government should consider electives from the Sociology Department's Criminal Justice and Social Welfare Programs as well as courses in Environmental Studies. In conjunction with this program please add the following courses: PS 252 Principles of Public Administration PS 355 Personnel and Resource Management PS 356 Urban and Regional Planning PS 324 Politics of Race and Minorities PS 366 African Politics Rationale: With the addition of Mr. Mullin, we now have an individual in the Department who can head up a Public Administration program. Since Public Administration is traditionally a political science offering the UNCA administration decided last year to transfer the program to the Political Science Department with the agree- ment of the Management Department. Page 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE MEMORANDUM February 20, 1985 TO: Academic Policies Committee FROM: Bob Farzanegan, Chairman-Political Science Department Milton Ready, Chairman-History Department SUBJECT: Program Changes The Department of Political Science and the Department of History requests the following changes be made: 1. Add the following: Program E - A joint Major in Political Science and History I. Core requirements in the Major-12 hours including History 151, 152, and PS 100 and 105. II. Required courses in the Major-30 hours with 15 hours in History to include 101, 102 and nine additional hours at the 300 level and 15 in Political Science, nine of which must be taken at the 300 level. III. Senior seminar from both History 450 and PS 490. IV. Senior demonstration of competency from both the Department of Political Science and History. V. Foreign language requirement - competency at the intermediate level in a classical or modern language is required. Rationale: Closely related disciplines, history and political science traditionally have shared students who have majored in both fields. Many students desire a foundation in both history and political science in order to enhance their educational, professional, and personal goals. The joint major provides that option without an excessive accumulation of hours. Page 7 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE MEMORANDUM FEBRUARY 20, 1985 TO: Academic Policies Committee FROM: Bob Farzanegan, Chairman SUBJECT: Program Changes The Department of Political Science requests the following changes be made to the requirements for Program B - International Relations. 1. Change requirements for Program B-International Relations. I. Core requirements - 12 hours to include the following: History 151 World Civilization I History 152 World Civilization II PS 105 Introduction to Global Politics PS 382 History of World Politics II. In addition students are required to take an additional 15 hours from the following lists. At least twelve hours must come from one option and no more than nine can come from one department. Option A: Western Studies History 311 Diplomatic History of the US 368 Soviet Russia 353 Modern Germany 364 Europe 1918-1948 365 Recent European History 366 Economic History of Europe 367 Tsarist Russia Pol.Sci 347 Comparative Ideologies 280 American Foreign policy 380 Politics of National Defense 365 European Politics and Society 367 Soviet Politics 386 Soviet Foreign Policy 385 On the Causes of War Page 8 Option B: Non-Western Studies History 380 Imperial China 381 Revolutionary China 375 History of the Middle East 373 History of Africa Pol.Sci 266 Politics of the Third World 364 Middle Eastern Political Systems 366 African Politics 368 Latin American Politics 385 On the Causes of War 386 Soviet Foreign Policy III. Required courses outside the major - 12 hours to include Economics 320, 350 and 415; Philosophy 350 IV. Foreign language requirements - competency at the intermediate level in a modern foreign language is required. A third year is strongly recommended. V. Competency is demonstrated by the successful completion of Political Science 490 Rationale: International Relations, a multi-disciplinary program, was designed more than a decade ago at UNCA. These new requirements are necessary to reflect the changes in the curriculum and to develop a solid base for a growing interest in International Studies. The program builds upon the existing program by giving students more depth in history, political science, and economics as well as a new option in the non-west which is becoming increasingly important as an area of study. 2. Add the following course: PS 368 Latin American Politics Rationale: In conjunction with the changes in the International Relations Program, this course is necessary to enlarge the department's offerings in the non-west. Page 9 ADD THE FOLLOWING COURSES: POLITICAL SCIENCE 252 - Principles of Public Administration (3) A survey of major areas in Public Administration. This introductory course would include examinations of the management and functions of governmental organizations; bureaucratic power in public policy making; and the administrative relationships between Congress, the President and the Courts. POLITICAL SCIENCE 305 - Public Personnel and Resource Management (3) An examination of procedures and problems of governmental personnel administration. Human relations between management and labor is given special considerations. Other concerns of this course include the historical, current and potential developments in the status of governmental workers. Case studies of governmental agencies are employed throughout the course. POLITICAL SCIENCE 322 - Political Organization (3) Study of mass political organizations in the United States; detailed focus on political parties and interest groups and their role in both the electoral and policy processes. (Pre-requisite: POLS 100) POLITICAL SCIENCE 355 - Government Organization and Administrative Theory (3) A systematic analysis of theories of organization, management and administration with special consideration given to institutional and behavioral factors would be offered in this course. The responses of individuals and groups within a goal seeking governmental agency would be a primary concern. (Pre-requisites - POLS 100 and 252) POLITICAL SCIENCE 366 - African Politics (3) An introductory course on contemporary governments and politics of Africa: A brief historical survey of pre-colonial, colonial and the newly emergent states of Africa will proceed an examination of the socioeconomic and political characteristics of African society and government. POLITICAL SCIENCE 324 - Minority Politics (3) This course will acquaint students with the peculiar roles played by Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and Black Americans within the United States political theatre. The current status of these groups will be determined by surveying their involvement with the economic, judicial and political systems of this country. Particular concern will be given to the status of Black Americans. (Pre-requisite POLS 100) POLITICAL SCIENCE 385 - On the Causes of War (3) Page 10 A discussion-oriented seminar which will explore various theories of political violence. Special attention will be paid the causes of inter-nation conflict. Three basic perspectives will be examined: a) that conflict is endemic to human beings; b) that nation-states and their priorities distort normal human preferences for peace; c) and that the anarchic international system makes conflict unavoidable. (PREREQUISITES: POLS 105 and one of the following: 280, 380, or 382). POLITICAL SCIENCE 386 - Soviet Foreign Policy (3) An examination of Soviet foreign policy and diplomacy from 1917 to the present. Topics include ideology and national interest, policy formulation and diplomatic style in addition to treatment of major policies and events (e.g. Nazi-Soviet Pack, the Gold War, arms limitation negotiations). (Pre-requisite POLS 105) POLITICAL SCIENCE 367 - Soviet Political System (3) Examines institutions of government, the Communist Party, political process, KGB, interest groups, economic structures and the social system. Topics include leadership selection, policy formation, ideology, and national minorities. (Pre-requisite POLS 100) POLITICAL SCIENCE 356 - Urban and Regional Planning (3) This survey approach to the planning process will study the means by which cities as well as countries establish goals and meet anticipated public demands admidst a changing political environment. Case studies will form a significant portion of the material used in this course. POLITICAL SCIENCE 368 - Latin American Politics (3) An overview of the historical and political evolution of major Latin American states for students with limited background and knowledge of the region. No pre-requisite. POLITICAL SCIENCE 400 - Internship in Political Science (1-6) A semester-long internship program with participating organizations, institutions, or public agency. Students will be required to examine the literature relevant to their internship and to write an essay relating this literature to their experience. Internships will be made available in the area of international relations, politics and law, political journalism, and public policy and administration, in addition to congressional and North Carolina legislative internships. Prerequisites: nine hours of Political Science courses. May be repeated up to 6 hours of credit.