Political Science 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 - Senior Capstone Project 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

• 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

Secondary Certification prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades. Students enrolled in the Political Science program with a desire to obtain secondary education endorsement, complete coursework in political science as well as other social science disciplines, including economics, geography, history, and sociology. For current requirements concerning social studies, professional education, and certification courses, see the School of Education, Department of History & Political Science, and an advisor.

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.