COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Political Science
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410 American Constitutional Law (3) An examination of the p1inciples of the Ame1ican 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 interdisciplinary social science and biblical perspective. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 470 Public Administration Research and Writing (3) Research and writing for public adminisu-ation majors. Special studies in public admin istration for majors uti- lizing the techniques of problem-solv- ing, research and effective communi- cation and writing. Prerequisite: 301. 480 Studies in Political Science (1-8) Specialized study in political science in such areas as Ame1ican government, the U.S. Constitution, legislation, state and local government, foreign affairs, international relations, political theory, compai-ative governments, the Arne1icai1 presidency, the citizen and the law, polit- ical parties, law and public adminisu·a- tion. May be repeated with different sec- tion title for a maximum of eight units. 485 Public Law (3) Function oflaw in protecting the public's interest in preserving the environment. Environmental laws, admin istrative action, freedom of infonnation, 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: 200, 301, 485.. 488 Internship and Research Project (8) Provides ai1 opportunity to complete an internship and a research project in a public agency. Project consists of iden- tification and analysis, witl1 guidance, of a chosen area in public organization. 490 Internship in Political Science (1-8) ln-serYice training and internship expe- 1ience in various government and non- government agencies and organizations. May be repeated with different section title for a maximum of eight units.
306 Public Policy (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
Chair: C. David Peters, Ph.D. FACULTY Professor: Peters OBJECTIVES
level are advised to major in social science with a concentration in public administra- tion. The 18-unit concentration should include Political Science 200, and Public Administration 301,306,470, and 488. Internship in Public Administration should be taken in the public sector. Secondary Teaching Credential The HistOI)' Department in coop- eration with the Education Depart- ment provides a program leading to the Social Science SecondaI)' Teach- ing Credential. For specifi cs on the Secondary Social Science program contact the Education and History Department for details. COURSES 200 Survey of American Government (4) The histo1)', organi7.ation and fi.mction of the legislative , judicial and executive branches of the American government. Includes one hour per week involving sn1- dents in a local government civic service or life experience activity. Satisfies the state requirement in institutions in Amer- ican histo1)'. Meets the requirement for United States Constitution for California teacher certification. May be taken to sat- isfy a portion of the eight units histOI)'
implementing public policy. 307 International Relations (3)
The Departmem 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 degree in Social Science with a Political Science 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 re la- tions; sources of conflict in world poli- tics, and their solution by power poli- tics and international cooperation. 310 Student Government Practicum (1) The organ ization and function of stu- dent government at the university level; par liamentary procedure, committee work and simil aiity to state and national legislative government. May be repeated for a maximum of four units. (Limited to Biola Associated Students Council and Senate members. Students worki ng for A.S. for ai1 hourly wage maynot 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 Poli.tical Thinkers (3) A study of selected political theorists. Emphasis on such 1V1iters as Plato, Aristo- tle, Church Fathers, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli , Luther, Calvin , Hobbes, Locke, Burke, Bentham, Mail(, Niebuhr ai1d others. Readings in p1imai)' sources. Prerequisite: HIS l00, 200 or POL 200. 391 Public Finance (3) Traditional principles of public finance , government spending and fis- 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 paities. 405 Problems in American Diplomacy (3) Growth and development of Ameri- can foreign relation from the Revolu- tion to the present. Analysis of the conduct of fore ign relation , its objec- tives and limitations. 406 Legislation (3) The mechanical rules, procedures and customs in the making of laws in Ame1i- can government Offered alternate yeai-s. 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 Ame1ican Studies Program in Washing- ton , D.C. This program provides work/ study opportun ities 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, sn1dents 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 Ch1istians 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 voca tion al interests. Students are involved in the American Studies Pro- gram for either the fall or spring semester, earn ing 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 200. To make application to the program, interested students should see the chairman 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
general education requirement. 210 Perspectives on American Government (1-2)
Contemporary issues in American gov- ernment and politics as seen from a Christian perspective. 301 Fundamentals of Public Administration (3) Fundamentals of public admini stra- 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 readi ngs in major political thinkers from classical to modern times; analysis of recurring themes including: justice, nanu-al law, human nature, social class, order, consent, community, prop- erty, constin1tionalism, social change, rev- olution, and war. Offered alternate years. 304 Organizational Theory and Behavior (3) Key concepts central to organ izing and changing public agencies to meet pub- lic social needs. Review of theories, managerial approaches and method-
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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