COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
POLITICAL 4i3i=UA# Chair: C. David Peters, Ph.D. FACULTY Professor: Peters OBJECTIVES
with a concentration in public administra tion. The l~t concentration should include Political Science 205, and Public Administration 301 , 306, 470, and 488. Internship in Public Administration should be taken in the public sector. Secondary Teaching Credential The History Department in cooper ation with the Education Department provides a program leading to the Social Science Secondary Tcaching Credential. For specifics on the Secondary Social Science program contact the Education and History Department for details. This program prepares students to teach history, government, geography and economics in California high schools. COURSES 205 Survey of American Government (4) The history, organization and function of the legislative, judicial and executive branches of the American government Includes one hour per week involving stu dents in a local government civic service or life experience activity. Satisfies the state requirement in institutions in Ameri can history. Meets the requirement for United Stales Constitution for California teacher certification. May be taken to Sal· isfy a portion of the eight units history general education requirement Fee: $10. 215 Perspectives on American Government (1-2) Contemporary issues in American gov ernment and politics as seen from a Christian perspective. Fee: $10. 301 Fundamentals of Public Administration (3) Fundamentals of public administra tion ; overview of the concepts, nature and scope of the field . Role of gov ernment in modern society and the nature of public business. 303 Great Political Thinkers (3) Selective readings in major political thinkers from classical to modem times; analysis of recurring themes including: justice, natural law, human nature, social class, order, consent, community, prop erty, constitutionalism, social change, rev olution, and war. Offered alternate years. 304 Organlzatlonal Theory and Behavior (3) Keyconcepts central to organizing and changing public agencies to meet pub lic social needs. Review of theories, managerial approaches and method
306 Public Polley (3) An analysis of public policy process and the political context of its forma tion. Systematic review of the diverse financial systems in making and
410 American Constitutional Law (3) An examination of the principles of the American constitutional system looking primarily at U.S. Supreme Court deci sions and the historical development of constitutional law. Attention also given to the judicial branch and its role in American government and politics, par ticularly its continuing interpretation of the U.S. Constitution as the framework for American democracy. 465 Integration Seminar (3) Issues in the contemporary world addressed from an interdiscipl inary social science and biblical perspective. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 470 Public Administration Research and Writing (3) Research and writing for public administration majors. Special studies in public administration for majors uti lizing the techniques of problem-solv ing, research and effective communi cation and writing. Prerequisite: 30I. 480 Studies In Polillcal Science (1-8) Specialized study in political science in such areas as American government, the U.S. Constitution, legislation, state and local government, foreign affairs, inter national relations, political theory, com parative governments, the American presidency, the citizen and the law, polit ical parties, law and public administra tion. May be repeated with different sec tion title for a maximum of eight units. 485 Public Law (3) 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: Business 361. Junior or senior standing. 486 Personnel and Human Resources Management (3) Government personnel systems, merit concepts, classification, compensation, training, examinations, organizations, labor relations and collective bargain ing. Prerequisites: 205, 301 , 485 . 488 Internship and Research Project (8) Provides an opportunity to complete an internship and a research project in a public agency. Project consists of iden tification and analysis, with guidance, of a chosen area in public organization. 490 Internship In Political Science (1-8) In-service training and internship expe rience in various government and non government agencies and organizations. May be repeated with different section title for a maxiimum of eight units.
implementing public policy. 307 International Relations (3)
The Department of Political Sci ence seeks to equip students to under stand 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 interna tional community; all in a manner consistent with biblical Christianity. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Arts tkgree in Social Scitnct with a Political Sciena Concentra tion is offered . Requirements include a 18-unit core of Political Science courses. See social science section for
A survey of national-state system ; forces affecting international rela tions; sources of conflict in world poli tics, and their solution by power poli tics and international cooperation. 310 Student Government Practicum (1) The organization and function of stu dent government at the university level; parliamentary procedure, committee work and similarity to state and national legislative govemment May be repeated for a maximum of four units. (Limited to Biola Associated Sn1dents Council and Senate members. Students working for AS. for an hourly wage may not enroll.) 320 The American Presidency (3) Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and infor mal powers of the president in execu tive , legislative , judicial , military, diplomatic and political areas. 350 Great Western Political Thinkers (3) Astudy of selected political theorists. Emptwis on such writers as Plato, Aristo tle, Church Fathers, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli , Luther, Calvin , Hobbes, Locke, Burke, Bentham, Marx, Niebuhr and others. Readings in primary sources. Prerequisite: HIST 205, 105 or POSC 205. 391 Public Finance (3) Traditional principles of public finance, government spending and fo;. cal impacts; development of the public sector, budgets, taxation, procurement, pollution and energy incentives; state and local expenditure patterns, prop erty taxes and revenue sharing. Pre requisites: 301 ; Business 201, 202, 212. 400 Political Parties (3) Analysis of the history, philosophy, organization and functioning of America's political parties. 405 Problems In American Diplomacy (3) Growth and development of Ameri can foreign relation from the Revolti tion to the present. Analysis of the conduct of foreign relation, its objec tives and limitations. 406 Legislation (3) The mechanical rules, procedures and customs in the making of laws in Ameri can government Offered alternate years. 407 International Organization (3) The historical, objectives , structure, functions and politics involved in the United Nations. Offered alternate years.
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information on the major. SPECIAL PROGRAMS American Studies Program
Biola University cooperates with the , American Studies Program in Washing , ton , D.C. This program provides work/ study opportunities for students each semester in all of the disciplines offered at Biola, especially political sci ence. Based on the principle of integrat ing 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 liv ing 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 Pro gram for either the fall or spring semester, earning 16 semester units in the internship and study seminars. A student may earn all 16 units in Politi cal Science or 13 units in Political Sci ence and three in Bible, if desired. Prerequisite: Survey of American Government 205. To make application to the program, interested students should see the chainnan of the Political Science Department, who also serves as director of the Biola/Washington D.C. American Studies Program. Public Sector Employment Preparation Students interested in public service at the municipal, county, state or federal level are advised to major in social science
ologies in public administrators. 305 Comparative Government (3)
The government systems of England, France, West Germany and Russia compared to the American system of government Offered alternate years.
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