Major in Political Science

Because of the need to train strong leaders who will be able to serve God in all aspects of the United States and international political process, the Political Science major is designed to give students an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship in the U.S. and in the world, to provide the information needed to have an impact on the workings of government, and to prepare those students interested in pursuing further education in any area related to political science.
 

Specialty Area Requirements

1. POL 255 American Government (3)
   POL 230 International Relations (3)
2. Choose one of these
   • POL 325 Behavioral Statistics (3)
   • POL 326 Social Research Methods (3)
3. POL 345 Comparative Governments (3)
4. POL 470 History of Political Thought (3)
5. POL 495 Capstone Course:
• Christianity and Politics (3)
6. Political Science Electives (18)

Total hours in Political Science - 36

1. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
   
   • This program requires 6 hours of language at the intermediate level. (47)
2. RELIGION REQUIREMENTS
   
   • Three hours of the Biblical Faith and Lifestyle requirement are fulfilled by POL495
3. Electives (32)

Total hours in program  - 130

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