Political Science Minor

Total Credits - 21

• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• PLSC 104 - American Government Credits: 3
• PLSC 230 - International Relations Credits: 3
• PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought Credits: 3

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  Choose one of the following courses:

• PLSC 326 - American Political Institutions: Judiciary Credits: 3
• PLSC 328 - American Political Institutions: Congress Credits: 3

Minor Requirements for Secondary Certification- 33

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• 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 435 - Public Policy Credits: 3
• PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought Credits: 3

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  Choose one of the following courses:

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates from this program will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of key historical facts, values, and ideas that have shaped governments throughout history.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct independent research to construct arguments based on data and political science method.
• Critically examine and evaluate political developments from a Seventh-day Adventist/Christian worldview.
• Explore and engage in the political science profession with personal interaction, research tools, and academic scholarship.
• Demonstrate competence in oral/written communication, presenting ideas, perspectives, and arguments in an effective manner.