Political Science BA/BS

Total Credits - 43

Major: Core - 16

• HIST 117 - Civilizations and Ideas I Credits: 3

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• HIST 118 - Civilizations and Ideas II Credits: 3

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• HIST 204 - American Experience I Credits: 3

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• HIST 205 - American Experience II Credits: 3

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• PLSC 101 - Introduction to History & Political Science (HPSC) Credits: 1
• PLSC 104 - American Government Credits: 3
• PLSC 277 - Political Science Colloquium Credits: 0
• PLSC 390 - Research Seminar Credits: 3
• PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought Credits: 3

Major: Course Requirements - 27

• PLSC 225 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3
• PLSC 230 - International Relations Credits: 3
• PLSC 365 - American Foreign Relations Credits: 3
• PLSC 410 - Comparative Political Theory and Method Credits: 3
• PLSC 458 - American Political Thought Credits: 3

• 12 credits major courses (taken in consultation with advisor)

Andrews Core Experience Requirements

Students must take the courses outlined in the Andrews Core Experience: BA & BS Degrees .

Require intermediate language for BA degree                               
Require PHIL 224  to fulfil ACE category (currently used in the Humanities/Fine Arts area)
Require STAT 285  as MATH requirement

Secondary Certification - 42

• ECON 225 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• GEOG 110 - Survey of Geography Credits: 3
• HIST 204 - American Experience I Credits: 3
• HIST 205 - American Experience II Credits: 3
• HIST 459 - Special Methods in Teaching History and Social Studies Credits: 3
• PLSC 104 - American Government Credits: 3
• PLSC 237 - The Individual, State, and Marketplace Credits: 3
• PLSC 277 - Political Science Colloquium Credits: 0
• PLSC 435 - Public Policy Credits: 3
• PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought Credits: 3

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• Choose (1) course from the following set:

• PLSC 225 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3
• PLSC 230 - International Relations Credits: 3

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• Choose (1) course from the following set:

• PLSC 457 - Modern Political Thought Credits: 3
• PLSC 458 - American Political Thought Credits: 3

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• Choose (6) additional credits in consultation with advisor to reach 42 credits overall.

Andrews Core Experience for Secondary Certification

For more information regarding Andrews Core Experience  or Secondary Certification  with a BA or BS degree see the department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum .

• Religion - 12

• RELT 100 - God and Human Life Credits: 3
• RELT 225 - Doctrines of the Adventist Faith Credits: 3
• RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage Credits: 3,4
• and a 3-credit elective chosen in consultation with your SED advisor

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• Language and Communication

• ENGL 115 - College Writing I Credits: 3
• ENGL 215 - College Writing II Credits: 3
• COMM 450 - Communication in the Classroom Credits: 3

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• Foreign Language (BA only)

• Intermediate Language Credits: 4

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  History

  covered in major

   

• Fine Arts and Humanities - 3

• ARTH 220 - Language of Art Credits: 3
• PHTO 210 - History of Photography Credits: 3
• Studio Art Credits: 3
• Ensemble Music Credits: 3
• ENGL 255 - Studies in Literature Credits: 3
• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• MUHL 214 - Enjoyment of Music Credits: 3

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• Life, Physical Sciences and Mathematics

• Take one Life Science course and one Physical Science course.  Choose from Andrews Core Experience: BA & BS Degrees .

   

• Service

• EDTE 165 - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 4

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• Social Sciences

• GDPC 302 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
• EDTE 228 - Strategies for Educating Exceptional and Diverse Learners Credits: 3

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• Fitness Education

• HLED 120 - Fit for Life Credits: 1
• plus two Fitness Education courses