Political Science
Political Science Faculty Chair:
POSC 308 - Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Examines the history of US foreign policy; foreign policy processes and theories; key global organizations; and comparative foreign policies of world powers. Prerequisite(s): POSC 207. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 309 - National Security Strategy and Military Affairs Introduces the Western way of war and the basic theories of key military strategists; explores contemporary problems in national security strategy such as WMD and cyberwar; and evaluates questions of just war and pacifism, and the ethics of modern military technology, from a Christian perspective. Prerequisite(s): POSC 207 Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 310 - Student Government Practicum The organization and function of student government at the university level; parliamentary procedure, committee work and similarity to state and national legislative government. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 4 credits. (Limited to Biola Associated Students Council and Senate members. Students working for A.S. for an hourly wage may not enroll). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. POSC 317 - Politics of Global Terrorism Explores the nature, origins, and history of modern terrorism; the motivations, organizations, and tactics of its perpetrators; and governmental responses to terrorism and related civil liberties and ethical issues. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 320 - The American Presidency Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and informal powers of the president in executive, legislative, judicial, military, diplomatic and political areas. Studies in contemporary and historic presidential biography and critical issues. Cross-listed: HIST 320. Prerequisite(s): POSC 225. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 350 - Political Philosophy – Ancient A study of selected works of ancient and medieval political philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Plato, Aristotle, Hebrew Scripture, Early Church Fathers and Augustine. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written interpretation. Cross-listed: HIST 350. Prerequisite(s): HIST 107, 207 or POSC 225. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 351 - Political Philosophy – Modern A study of selected works of Renaissance and modern political philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Nietzsche and others. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written interpretation. Cross-listed: HIST 351. Prerequisite(s): HIST 107, 207 or POSC 225. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 360 - Economic History of the United States Growth and development of the American economy from the Colonial period to contemporary times. Emphasis on such dynamic factors as political, social, legal, technological and international developments affecting changes in agriculture, transportation, communication, commerce, industry and finance. Cross-listed: HIST 360. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 365 - Wealth and Justice Examines the moral, pragmatic, religious and philosophic arguments for democratic capitalism. Explores the rise of the free enterprise system, and evaluates what it assumes about human nature, society, the means of production, and the possibilities (and limits) of public policy. Connects these foundational arguments to Scripture on dignity and work, the economy, private property, theft, and pressing public policy issues. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 400 - Political Parties and the Electoral Process Analysis of the history, philosophy, organization and functioning of America’s political parties. The mechanics of the electoral process including issue formation and campaign strategy, organization development, redistricting, polling, campaign financing. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 406 - Legislation The mechanical rules, procedures and customs in the making of laws in American government. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 407 - International Organizations and Political Economy An overview of historical developments and current trends in international cooperation. Emphasis on League of Nations and United Nations history, structure, functions and assessment. A survey of current trends in global trade, development, international regulation and dispute resolution, NGO’s and informal networks influencing the global political economy. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
Scott Waller, Ph.D.
Associate Professor(s):
Copeland, Guerra, Waller
Courses POSC 204 - Principles of Economics
Micro and macro economic terms and concepts of economic reasoning with an emphasis on the application of these concepts to current economic issues, including: the elements of America’s market economy including supply and demand, profit, competition, pricing, incentives, private property and the debate between free market and regulation; the relationship between politics and economics; the U.S. labor market and aggregate economic behavior and policy; and international trade, and global regulation and cooperation. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. POSC 206 - Comparative Government The elements and theories of states, citizenship, political parties and representation as illustrated in various political systems. Special emphasis on current elections, political movements and challenges to the political order. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 207 - International Relations A survey of national-state system; forces affecting international relations; sources of conflict in world politics, and their solution by power politics and international cooperation. An historical view of theoretical frameworks and diplomatic history along with a survey of contemporary topics including: globalization, state-building, public diplomacy and engagement in issues of religious and political freedom and human rights. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 225 - Survey of American Government The history, organization and function of the legislative, judicial and executive branches of the American government. Includes one hour per week involving students in a local government civic service or life experience activity. Satisfies the state requirement in institutions in American history. Note(s): Approved for General Education US History credit. Meets the requirement for United States Constitution for California teacher certification. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 230 - Perspectives on American Government Contemporary issues in American government and politics as seen from a
Christian perspective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. POSC 240 - Liberty and the Free Market in England
This travel course engages students with principles of liberty and the free market, their application in the Industrial Age, and the challenges of modern free market England. The course is unique in its focus on the economics, politics, and philosophy of markets. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 290 - Political Science Research Methods This course will introduce students to the major elements of the research process in Political Science. Students will learn the distinction between a more general research topic and research question more appropriate to research in Political Science. As part of the overall research process students will be introduced to the major elements of a Political Science research paper among them being: a thesis, a literature review, an annotated bibliography, and proper citations using the notes-bibliographic style from the Turabian/Chicago style guide. Each student will produce and develop a research project around their research question and produce a significant research paper that is the result of several drafts. Prerequisite(s): 225. Note(s): Required course for all Political Science majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 301 - Fundamentals of Public Administration Fundamentals of public administration; overview of the concepts, nature and scope of the field. Role of government in modern society and the
nature of public business. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 304 - Organizational Theory and Behavior
Key concepts central to organizing and changing public agencies to meet public social needs. Review of theories, managerial approaches and methodologies in public administrators. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. POSC 306 - Public Policy An analysis of public policy process and the political context of its formation. Systematic review of the diverse financial systems in making and implementing public policy. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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