Political Science BA/BS

Total Credits - 120

Major - 37

• HIST 110 - Worldviews, Cultures and Gods Credits: 3
• PLSC 101 - Introduction to History & Political Science (HPSC) Credits: 1
• PLSC 104 - American Government Credits: 3
• PLSC 230 - International Relations Credits: 3
• PLSC 277 - Political Science Colloquium Credits: 0 (required each semester enrolled in the program)
• PLSC 365 - American Foreign Relations Credits: 3
• PLSC 390 - Research Seminar Credits: 3
• PLSC 410 - Comparative Political Theory and Method Credits: 3
• PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought Credits: 3

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  Choose one of the following courses:

• HIST 204 - American Experience I Credits: 3
• HIST 205 - American Experience II Credits: 3

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  Major Electives: Choose 12 credits, including:

  • 3 credits in Area Studies (PLSC 460)
  • 3 credits in Political Thought/Theory (PLSC 454, 457, 458)

Cognates

• Intermediate Language (required for BA students only)*
• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3 *
• STAT 285 - Introduction to Applied Statistics Credits: 3 *

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  *Fulfills ACE requirement

General Education (Andrews Core Experience)

Students must fulfill all Bachelor’s Degree requirements listed in the Andrews Core Experience .

Secondary Certification - 42

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

• 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 one of the following courses:

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

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• Choose one of the following courses:

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

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

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates from this program will demonstrate:

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