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Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the the minor in Public Administration students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fundamental theories in public administration (ULO 1). 2. Evaluate public administration practices based on scriptural and ethical principles (ULO 2). 3. Engage their future vocation in public administration as faithful stewards of God's calling (ULO 2). 4. Demonstrate basic competence in public administration practices and in professional communication (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Curriculum Requirements Program Courses POSC 250 Foundations of the American Political System 1 3 POSC 301 Fundamentals of Public Administration 3 POSC 302 Public Administration Practice 3 POSC 490 Internship in Political Science 6 Select one of the following: 3 POSC 306 Public Policy POSC 320 The American Presidency POSC 406 Legislation POSC 410 American Constitutional Law POSC 420 Courts and Public Policy Total Credits 18 1 Political Science majors may not count POSC 250 or POSC 256 towards the Minor, and instead must take an additional upper division elective. No more than 6 credits from the major may count toward this minor. Science and Theology Minor Mission The mission of the Science and Theology minor is to provide students with a greater depth in the philosophy and history of science than is available in a standard science curriculum. This affords the student a rich background and context to best integrate science and theology. Curriculum Requirements A Science and Theology minor is available to students who are Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or Biology department majors, who take the following courses:
HIST 201 PHIL 210
United States History Since 1865
Introduction to Logic
PHIL 214 Introduction to Philosophy POSC 225 Survey of American Government Program Courses Select 18 credits from the following:
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HIST 307
The Colonial Period, American Revolution, 1607–1800 American Democracy, Civil War and Reconstruction, 1800–1877 The Rise of Modern America, 1877–1920
HIST 308
HIST 401 HIST 402
The United States Since 1920
POSC 406 Legislation POSC 480 Studies in Political Science HIST 360 Economic History of the United States or POSC 360Economic History of the United States HIST 410 American Constitutional Law or POSC 410American Constitutional Law Elective Recommendations Additional courses may supplement preparation depending on the student’s individual areas of interest. COMM 181 Introduction to Argumentation and Debate BUSN 361 Business Law COMM 254 Communication Theories Total Credits Psychology Minor Curriculum Requirements A Psychology Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits, 12 of which must be upper-division Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses The following course is a prerequisite to the minor and may only be counted towards the behavioral science Core Curriculum (GE) Requirement: PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Program Courses PSYC 206 Psychology and Christian Thought Select 15 credits of psychology electives, 12 of which must be upper-division.
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Public Administration Minor Mission
The mission of the Public Administration minor is to train students with the introductory knowledge, skills, and ethical attitudes needed in order to impact the world for Jesus Christ in government, community agencies, private not-for-profit organizations, and private sector organizations that work in partnership with the public sector.
Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses HIST 101 World Civilizations II PHIL 214 Introduction to Philosophy Bible Requirements BBST 465 Integration Seminar (taken as ’Christianity and the Natural Sciences’)
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