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Students must take the following History courses to fulfill the U.S. and World History requirement: HIST 108 United States History to 1865 HIST 208 World Civilizations II Core Requirements 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. All students must take: POSC 204 Principles of Economics
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
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POSC 488
Internship and Research Project
Select one of the following:
POSC 306 Public Policy POSC 485 Public Law POSC 486 Personnel and Human Resources Management Total Credits
4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
POSC 208 POSC 250
World Politics
Foundations of the American Political System Virtue, Citizenship, and Politics Political Science Research Methods
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POSC 256 POSC 290 POSC 490 POSC 499
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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Development and promotion of the use of the education in ministry and service. Ministry and service takes the form of active participation in the functions of the Christian and secular communities. Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The psychology major requires the completion of a minimum of 35 credits beyond PSYC 200, 24 of which must be upper-division. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes The Psychology Department is committed to developing a program that will meet their Mission objectives through continuous assessment of student learning, course objectives and our program learning outcomes, listed below. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology (ULO 1).
Internship in Political Science
Senior Seminar
Select one of the following American Government courses: POSC 301 Fundamentals of Public Administration POSC 320 The American Presidency POSC 360 Economic History of the United States POSC 400 Political Parties and the Electoral Process POSC 406 Legislation POSC 410 American Constitutional Law POSC 420 Courts and Public Policy Select one of the following International Politics courses: POSC 240 Liberty and the Free Market in England POSC 308 Foreign Policy and Diplomacy POSC 309 National Security Strategy and Military Affairs POSC 317 Politics of Global Terrorism POSC 365 Wealth and Justice POSC 407 International Organizations and Political Economy POSC 409 Strategic Intelligence Select one of the following Political Theory courses:
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POSC 350 Political Philosophy – Ancient POSC 351 Political Philosophy – Modern POSC 430 Church and State Relations Elective Requirements Select three upper-division POSC courses
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Total Credits
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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
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