Office of the President

Approval for Minor Changes to Programs in the Department of Political Science

Executive Memorandum 08-062 August 01 , 2008

From: Paul J. Zingg, President

Subject: Approval for Minor Changes to Programs in the Department of Political Science

PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Upon the recommendation of the Provost, I approve minor changes to the programs listed below within the Department of Political Science, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences effective fall 2009.

BA in Political Science

Course requirements for the major will not change the 36-46 units required for the major.

General Political Science Option Course requirement changes will change the units required from 23-33 units to 26-36 units for the option.

Legal Studies Option

Course requirement changes will change the units required from 22-33 units to 29-36 units for the option.

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Pattern Course requirement changes will change the units required from 21 units to 18 units required for the pattern.
  • Law and Environment Pattern Course requirement changes will not change the 12 units required for the pattern.
  • Law and Social Interests Pattern Course requirement changes will not change the 12 units required for the pattern.
  • Law and Theory Pattern Course requirement changes will not change the 12 units required for the pattern.
  • Paralegal Studies Pattern Course requirement changes will change the units required from 20-21 units to 18 units required for the pattern.

Minor in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Course requirements for the minor will not change the 21 units required for the minor.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate

Course requirements for the certificate will not change the 27 units required for the certificate.

Paralegal Certificate

Course requirements for the certificate will not change the 27 units required for the certificate.