Psychology, B.A.
Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, students will be able to: 1. Identify the founding principles and institutions of American government, historically and in the present (ULO1). 2. Evaluate and apply the literature and methods of political science, international relations, economics, public administration, and comparative government (ULO1). 3. Interpret political institutions and theories, and their relationship to contemporary issues, using a biblical worldview (ULO3). 4. Integrate Biblical principles of the nature of humanity and society to the policy issues and institutions of human government (ULO2). Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. A concentration in Public Administration is also available. The Political Science major requires 37 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division. Off-Campus Programs American Studies Program Biola University cooperates with the American Studies Program in Washington, D.C. This program provides work/study opportunities for students each semester in all of the disciplines offered at Biola, especially political science. Based on the principle of integrating faith, learning and living, students are invited to spend time in the nation’s capital serving as interns, participating in an academic seminar program and living in a unique community of Christians from different geographical regions and denominational backgrounds. The American Studies Program is designed for juniors and seniors with a wide range of academic majors and vocational interests. Students are involved in the American Studies Program for either the fall or spring semester, earning 16 semester credits in the internship and study seminars. A student may earn all 16 credits in Political Science or 13 credits in Political Science and 3 credits in Bible, if desired. POSC 225 - Survey of American Government is a prerequisite to the program. General Education Requirements Political Science majors preparing for graduate school should include a foreign language in their program. Seek advice from the department. Students must take the following History course to fulfill the U.S. History requirement: HIST 108 United States History to 1865 Credit(s): 3. Core Requirements (25 or 28 Credits) The following Political Science courses are required, which include at least one course in each of the following categories: American Government, International Politics, Political Theory, and a research or honors seminar. All students must take: HIST 109 United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3. POSC 204 Principles of Economics Credit(s): 4. POSC 225 Survey of American Government Credit(s): 3. POSC 290 Political Science Research Methods Credit(s): 3. Choose one of the following American Government courses: POSC 301 Fundamentals of Public Administration Credit(s): 3. POSC 320 The American Presidency Credit(s): 3. POSC 400 Political Parties and the Electoral Process Credit(s): 3. POSC 406 Legislation Credit(s): 3. POSC 410 American Constitutional Law Credit(s): 3. POSC 485 Public Law Credit(s): 3.
Choose one of the following International Politics courses: POSC 206 Comparative Government
Credit(s): 3.
International Relations
POSC 207 POSC 308 POSC 407
Credit(s): 3.
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy International Organizations and Political Economy
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Choose one of the following Political theory courses: POSC 350 Political Philosophy – Ancient
Credit(s): 3.
Political Philosophy – Modern Studies in Political Science
POSC 351 POSC 480
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
Research or Honors Seminar: POSC 470
Political Science Research and Writing
Credit(s): 3.
Or
Honors Seminar in Political Science I Honors Seminar in Political Science II
POSC 495 AND POSC 496
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements (9 Credits) The remaining 9 credits (if taking POSC 495 and 496) or 12 credits (if taking POSC 470) may be chosen from upper-division Political Science electives. Concentrations Public Administration Students interested in public service at the municipal, county, state or federal level are advised to major in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration. Concentration-Specific Requirements In addition to the Political Science major requirements, the Public Administration concentration includes the courses listed below. These Public Administration concentration credits also fulfill the Political Science major upper-division elective credits outlined above. For advisement, contact the History and Political Science Department. POSC 301 Fundamentals of Public Administration Credit(s): 3. POSC 488 Internship and Research Project Credit(s): 9. An additional POSC upper-division course from among the Public Administration sequence (below) is also required. POSC 306 Public Policy Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 485 Public Law Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 486 Personnel and Human Resources Management Credit(s): 3. History: Secondary Instruction The History: Secondary Instruction concentration prepares students for teaching the social sciences, including Political Science. For Information see the description under the History major.
Psychology, B.A. Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology encompasses: Training in psychology. The objective is to provide the foundations appropriate for further learning whether in graduate school, other vocational training, or in general living. Promotion of investigation and integration of psychology and theology. Investigation and integration will take the form of incorporation of psychology and biblical training in the integration of faith, learning, and living.
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