Political Science
P olitical S cience Faculty
World Civilizations I World Civilizations II
Credit(s): 3.
HIST 207 OR HIST 208
Credit(s): 3. Either HIST 207 or 208 will apply to the general education requirement for history.
Daniel Christensen, Ph.D.
Chair
The following courses are also required: POSC 204 Politics & Economics
Peters, Rood
Professors
Credit(s): 4.
POSC 225 Credit(s): 3. Major Requirements The Political Science major requires 31 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division Political Science courses, which include at least one course in each of the following categories: (1) American Government, (2) International Politics, (3) Political Theory, and a research or honors seminar. The remaining 9-12 credits may be chosen from upper-division Political Science electives. American Government POSC 301 Fundamentals of Public Administration Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 320 The American Presidency Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 400 Political Parties & the Electoral Process Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 406 Legislation Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 410 American Constitutional Law Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 485 Public Law Credit(s): 3. International Politics POSC 305 Comparative Government Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 307 International Relations Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 405 Problems in American Diplomacy Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 407 International Organizations & Political Economy Credit(s): 3. PoliticalTheory POSC 350 Political Philosophy – Ancient Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 351 Political Philosophy – Modern Credit(s): 3. OR POSC 480 Studies in Political Science Credit(s): 1 - 8. Research or Honors Seminar The student is also required to take: Survey of American Government
Waller
Assistant Professor
Mission & Learning Outcomes The Political Science major enables students to understand the fundamental socio-political institutions of society, and their effect on contemporary life; to participate in and contribute to the political process; to assess the propriety of political issues and government policies; and to recognize and help meet the needs of the local, state, national and international community; all in a manner consistent with biblical Christianity. 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 three in Bible, if desired. Prerequisite: Survey of American Government 225. To make application to the program, interested students should see Dave Peters in Political Science, who serves as director of the Biola / Washington D.C. American Studies Program. Political Science 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.
Political Science Research &Writing
Credit(s): 3.
POSC 470
Or honors seminar: POSC 495
Honors Seminar in Political Science I Honors Seminar in Political Science II
Credit(s): 3.
AND POSC 496
Credit(s): 3. Note: Political Science majors preparing for graduate school should include a foreign language in their program. Seek advice from the department. Public Administration Concentration 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. 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
Required general education courses include: HIST 108 United States History to 1865
Credit(s): 3.
United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3. Either HIST 108 or 109 will apply to the general education requirement for history.
HIST 109
207
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