History and Political Science
POSC 454 - Arab-Israeli Conflict Focusing on Jerusalem, students will study the diplomatic and political history of the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis. Emphasis on Christian Zionism, political Islam, and international relations. Depending on the students in the class, position papers will be used either in simulated negotiations or panel discussions. Cross-listed: HIST 454. Credit(s): 3. POSC 455 - History of Israel and Zionism Focusing on Jerusalem, students will study the diplomatic and political history of the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis. Emphasis on Christian Zionism, political Islam, and international relations. Depending on the students in the class, position papers will be used either in simulated negotiations or panel discussions. Cross-listed: HIST 455. Credit(s): 3. POSC 456 - Muslim, Jewish and Christian Relations History of Muslim, Jewish and Christian relations. Multidisciplinary approach. Questions of church and state, morality, Scripture. Cross-listed: HIST 456. Credit(s): 3. POSC 465 - Integration Seminar Issues in the contemporary world addressed from an interdisciplinary social science and biblical perspective. Restriction(s): Must be Senior class. Credit(s): 3. POSC 470 - Political Science Research and Writing Research and writing for Political Science majors (Political Science or Public Administration concentration). In-depth research of original sources and/or empirical studies, culminating in the development of a research paper. Special studies in public administration for majors utilizing the techniques of problem solving, research and effective communication and writing. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Credit(s): 3. POSC 480 - Studies in Political Science Specialized study in political science in such areas as American government, the U.S. Constitution, legislation, state and local government, foreign affairs, international relations, the Arab- Israel conflict, political theory, comparative governments, the American presidency, the citizen and the law, political parties, law and public administration. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Credit(s): 1 - 8. POSC 485 - Public Law Function of law in protecting the public’s interest in preserving the environment. Environmental laws, administrative action, freedom of information, air and water quality, noise pollution, solid waste, pesticides, land use, zoning, energy and agency decision making. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 361. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Credit(s): 3. POSC 486 - Personnel and Human Resources Management Government personnel systems, merit concepts, classification, compensation, training, examinations, organizations, labor relations and collective bargaining. Prerequisite(s): 225, 301, 485. Credit(s): 3. POSC 488 - Internship and Research Project Provides an opportunity to complete an internship and a research project in a public agency. Project consists of identification and analysis, with guidance, of a chosen area in public organization. Credit(s): 9.
POSC 490 - Internship in Political Science In-service training and internship experience in various government and non-government agencies and organizations. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Credit(s): 1 - 8. POSC 495 - Honors Seminar in Political Science I First semester of a year-long independent research project for political science majors culminating in an honors thesis. First semester: reading and research under supervision. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Credit(s): 3. POSC 496 - Honors Seminar in Political Science II Second semester of a year-long independent research project for political science majors culminating in an honors thesis. Drafting and writing final paper. Prerequisite(s): 495. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Credit(s): 3.
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