POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUS 2600 Managerial Communication (2) Offerings Prepares students for communicating effectively in organizations. Topics include writing concisely and clearly; writing effective reports and business correspondence, including email and memos; delivering oral presentations; and mastering presentation software.

BUS 3400 Business Ethics (5) Offerings Prerequisite: UFDN 2000 or equivalent. Explores various ethical theories and their application to the practice of business. Gives particular emphasis to Christian ethics and focuses on individual ethical decision making. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Family & Consumer Sciences, Food & Nutritional Sciences, Textiles, Clothing & Interiors Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.

BUS 3439 Motivation & Leadership (5) Offerings Prerequisite: BUS 3614 or PSY 1180. Presents the theories and principles of motivation and leadership with practical application in business, church, community, and educational settings. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Organizational Behavior, Psychology Majors are excluded.

BUS 3614 Organizatnl Behavr for Managrs (5) Offerings An introduction to theory, research, and practice related to the management of human behavior in an organizational context. Course topics include individual characteristics, motivation, learning, communication, leadership, decision making, group dynamics, conflict, power, and politics. The course involves significant group activities and requires multiple oral presentations. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Food & Nutritional Sciences Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.

BUS 3620 Management Information Systems (5) Offerings Studies the processes for collecting, verifying, and processing information to assist management in making decisions to achieve the organization's goals. Software, hardware, networks, and electronic data interchange will be examined, with computer systems viewed as one part of the complete information system. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

BUS 3657 Human Resource Management (5) Offerings An introduction to the management of human resources in organizations. Theory, research, and practice in the areas of human resources planning, job analysis and design, recruiting and staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, organization development, government regulation of HRM, and quality of work life will be studied. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Family & Consumer Sciences, Food & Nutritional Sciences, Textiles, Clothing & Interiors Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.

COM 2227 Small Group Disc & Leadership (5) Offerings Develops awareness of and experience in the processes of small, co-acting group activity; examines and applies theories of structure, climate, roles, norms, and leadership in planning and managing member participation. Explores group effort in fact-finding, problem-solving, and decision making.

COM 2323 Argumentation:Art of Inference (5) Offerings Examines ambiguity, analysis, evidence, observation and inference; applies principles of reasoning to significant issues through extensive practice in public discourse, questioning, response to questions, refutation, and negotiation.

COM 3160 Conflict Management (5) Offerings Examines research in and techniques for conflict management. Includes theory, models, and case studies in conflict in interpersonal, organizational, and public contexts. Attributes: Upper-Division

COM 3322 Persuasive Campaigns (5) Offerings Evaluates the role of persuasion in society; the role of symbolic persuasion; production and reception of persuasive messages; the persuasive event and the persuasive campaign; ethical questions in social influence. Attributes: Upper-Division

COM 4177 Communication Ethics (5) Offerings Uses case studies to explore ethical foundations of media practice and to test methods of moral reasoning. Case studies consider business pressures, deception, truth telling, fairness, privacy, responsibility, and social justice in the news business; persuasion and truth telling in advertising and public relations; and the responsibilities of entertainment industries in areas such as taste, violence, gender, and race. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

COM 4265 Organizational Communication (5) Offerings Examines how communication functions within organizations and explores use of communication to improve employee relationships and organizational effectiveness. Attributes: Upper-Division

GEO 1110 World Regional Geography (5) Offerings Provides familiarity with character of major world regions. Emphasizes variations in levels of economic development and resource distribution among nations, and appreciation for diversity of world cultures. Attributes: Social Science B

GEO 2207 Economic Geography (5) Offerings A geographic approach to studying economic activities and issues of poverty and wealth at local, national and global levels. Includes understanding classic theories in Geography of location analysis and economic base. Examines global trends in trade, creation of wealth, economic development, and economic justice issues. Helps students appreciate the role of Christian non-government organizations in building civil society and assisting community development. Attributes: Social Science B

GEO 3170 Geopolitics (5) Offerings Current world events are explored, from a variety of social-science disciplines (political science, history, economics and political geography). Topics vary, but always include an examination of Christian views on geopolitical conflicts and the role of international law in solving disputes. Attributes: Social Science B, Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

GEO 3500 Geography of Natural Resources (5) Offerings Examines geographic distribution and economic valuation of the earth's resources both within American public-policy choices and at the international level. Compares notions of wise use, consumption, sustainability and stewardship in relation to Christian tradition. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

GEO 3677 The Nature of Cities (5) Offerings Explores generally from multidisciplinary perspectives the character and content of cities from their origin to present pattern. Special emphasis is placed on the city theme in scripture. Topics include attitudes about cities over time, the spread of civilizations in history, the changing economic base of cities and selected contemporary land-use and urban planning problems. Students who have taken SBS 1677 may not take this course. Attributes: Social Science B, Upper-Division

GEO 4600 Public Policies on Ecotourism (3) Offerings Examines growing tourism and recreation sector in local, United States, and World economies through a geographic lense. Students will learn about international discussion of ecotourism certification standards and methods to measure impact of tourism on local communities. Particular attention will be give to burgeoning Christian programs for outdoor recreation. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

GEO 4911 Advanced Seminar (1-5) Offerings Seminars studying theoretical or practical issues in geography and geopolitics. See current Time Schedule for topic. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

GEO 4920 Directed Readings (1-5) Offerings Directed Readings Attributes: Upper-Division

GEO 4940 Internship (1-5) Offerings Internship Attributes: Upper-Division

HIS 3395 Eur Intellect Hist:Anselm-Marx (5) Offerings Surveys major thinkers and intellectual movements from scholasticism to Marxism, with emphasis on the historical context. Includes directed readings in primary sources. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

HIS 3405 Topics:History of Christianity (3-5) Offerings Specific topics will vary. Past topics have included "Western Spirituality" and "Religion and Politics in the Third Reich". May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

HIS 3406 Christianity in America (5) Offerings A survey of the development of American Christian thought and institutions from the 17th century to the present. Representative works by major thinkers of different historical periods and denominational affiliations will be studied. Particular attention will be given to the contemporary religious landscape, that is, to the varieties of American church life today. Attributes: Upper-Division

HIS 3670 Hist of Amer Foreign Relations (5) Offerings Studies the United States as a participant in the international system, from colonial dependency to superpower. Proposes a theoretical model for interpreting American foreign policy and applies this framework to historical events considered chronologically. Considers questions of morality in relation to foreign policy. Attributes: Social Science B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

PHI 3601 Ancient Philosophy (5) Offerings Surveys the work of principally Greek philosophers emphasizing Plato and Aristotle. Some consideration may be given to pre-Socratics and post-Aristotelian developments, such as stoicism and Neoplatonism. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

PHI 3702 Social Ethics (3) Offerings A philosophically rigorous examination of a series of contemporary moral issues such as abortion, surrogate motherhood, euthanasia, the death penalty, discrimination, affirmative action, economic justice, world hunger, welfare, the treatment of animals and the environment. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

POL 1110 Introduction to Politics (5) Offerings Analyzes the theory and practice of politics by discussing different approaches to the nature of political knowledge and the significance that this knowledge has for political leadership and citizenship. Although the focus is primarily on political behavior in the United States, opportunity will be taken to examine political practices within other countries (comparative politics) and among other countries (international relations). Attributes: Social Science B

POL 1120 American Government & Politics (5) Offerings Surveys the founding principles of the American political system and examines the development and operation of major national institutions such as Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, the Supreme Court, political parties and the media. Attributes: Social Science B

POL 2320 Comparative Political Systems (5) Offerings Analyzes how nations are governed. Democracies, authoritarian systems and developing countries are studied in light of political analysis and with attention to basic questions of human well-being. Restrictions: Political Science Majors only.

POL 2330 International Relations (5) Offerings Introduces the international political system, contrasting concepts of national interest to increasing global interdependence. Discusses interactions among ideals and realities in national and global policy-making processes, and their relationship to individual citizens. Attributes: Social Science B

POL 2464 State & Local Politics (5) Offerings Analyzes contemporary state and local governmental institutions and how they operate within America's federal system. Special emphasis on public policy issues such as health care, crime, education, welfare and land use. Offered alternate years.

POL 2641 Christianity & Amer. Politics (5) Offerings Explores the benefits and dangers of Christian involvement in American politics from the start of the nation to today. Topics addressed include the role of Christianity in America's founding, the reasons for religious liberty and practical guidelines for Christians seeking to influence public policy. Uses case studies of actual political controversies. Attributes: Social Science B

POL 2642 Christianity & World Politics (5) Offerings Explores the role of Christians in world politics from the early church to today. Topics include the changing relationship between church and state, the witness of Christians under totalitarianism, the development of the idea of religious liberty and political conflicts over social justice. Offered alternate years.

POL 2900 Foundations for Leadership (5) Offerings This course examines the implications of the Christian faith for leadership. Of particular focus are issues of personal motivation, character and spirituality as they relate to interpersonal relations and organizational leadership. Required for the minor in leadership studies. Offered alternate years.

POL 3125 Issue Seminar (3-5) Offerings Current and enduring national and world issues are analyzed in the context of political science methods, concepts and Christian ethical standards. Topic varies. (Example: "Morality and Politics.") Course may be taken again as long as the topic is different. May be repeated for credit 4 times. Attributes: Upper-Division

POL 3170 Geopolitics (5) Offerings Current world events are explored, from a variety of social-science disciplines e.g., political science, history, economics and political geography. Topics vary, but always include an examination of Christian views on geopolitical conflicts and the role of international law in solving disputes. Attributes: Social Science B, Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3320 Pol & Econ Develpmt of Nations (5) Offerings Studies theories and experiences of "nation-building," both political and economic, primarily in Lesser Developed Countries. Evaluates concepts of authority, economic growth and human well-being, and the policies used to achieve these in different cultures and systems. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3345 Modern Russia (5) Offerings Surveys Russian social, cultural and political history and development, examining the tsarist and Soviet eras for their enduring effects on current development and change in Russia today. Special attention is focused on the roles of women in Russian history and today. Attributes: Social Science B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3350 Modrn French Political Thought (5) Offerings Reviews major themes of modern French liberalism from the French Revolution to the 20th century. Also introduces students to the major institutions of modern French politics. Special emphasis will be placed on the ideas and influence of Christian thinkers such as Pascal, Montesquieu, Tocqueville, Maritain and Weil. Taught summer only in Europe. Attributes: Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division

POL 3410 Moral Foundations of Democracy (5) Offerings Reviews the classical, modern and Christian contributions to the development of Western democratic thought. Analyzes a wide range of critical political opinion and biblical literature in order to understand the moral foundations of Western democracy. Thinkers reviewed include Plato, Tocqueville, Augustine, Madison, Jefferson, Lincoln, Simons and Dahl. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3430 Pres & Congress: Pol Leadrshp (5) Offerings Analyzes executive-legislative relations by reviewing Constitutional principles and the political culture of the Washington community, with emphasis on the presidency as an instrument of national leadership. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3435 Marxism:20thCent Theory & Prac (3) Offerings Examines the development of varieties of Marxist theory and practice in the 20th century. Compares the Soviet, European, Chinese and Latin American experiences with Marxist thought and practice. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3440 Internatnl Peace & World Order (5) Offerings A study of conflict and conflict resolution in the international system, drawing upon resources from negotiation theory, peace studies, biblical models, international law and international organization, with analysis of varying world order models. Attributes: Social Science B, Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3450 Pols, Parties & Interest Grps (3) Offerings Examines the role of political parties in contemporary American government and the implications of weakened parties for governing. The place of interest groups and political action committees is also surveyed, with special attention to the roles PACS play in campaigns and elections. Offered alternate years. Students who are taking the course to fulfill the capstone requirement should enroll in POL 4899. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3550 Social Darwinism and Politics (5) Offerings Explores the impact of Darwinism and scientific materialism on such fields as criminal justice, medicine, economics, welfare and education during the past century. Topics include eugenics, the Scopes trial, biological defenses in criminal law and evolutionary theories of morality. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

POL 3670 Hist of Amer Foreign Relations (5) Offerings Studies the United States as a participant in the international system, from colonial dependency to superpower. Proposes a theoretical model for interpreting American foreign policy and applies this framework to historical events considered chronologically. Considers questions of morality in relation to foreign policy. Attributes: Social Science B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 3780 Law & Society (5) Offerings Studies the role of law in society and provides an introduction to the American legal system. Includes case studies of such issues as product liability, environmental law, civil disobedience and assisted suicide. Features guest speakers from the legal community. Especially recommended for students considering law school. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4000 Public Policy & Administration (5) Offerings A study of public policy-making, with special attention paid to the policy process in its implementation and evaluation stages. Using case studies, analyses of specific policies are undertaken in such areas as budgeting, education, civil rights, energy and social services. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4310 Internationl Political Economy (5) Offerings Examines the nature and dynamics of the global economy in relation to the economies and political systems of nations and to theories and models of national, regional and global economic growth. International trade, business and government policy are studied in this context. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4450 Constitutional Law:Powers (5) Offerings A study of the U.S. Constitution and the Supreme Court, and the role of "constitutional" law in American government and society, with special attention given to cases dealing with federalism and separation of powers. Recommended for students interested in law school. This course is offered every other year, alternating with POL 4451. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

POL 4451 Constutional Law:Liberties (5) Offerings A study of the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court and the role of "constitutional" law in American government and society, with special attention given to cases dealing with civil liberties and civil rights. Recommended for students interested in law school. This course is offered every other year, alternating with POL 4450. It may be taken as a stand-alone course or in sequence with POL 4450. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

POL 4641 Theories of Poltcl Sys:Ancient (5) Offerings Explores major themes of normative political thought by reviewing key works of such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle and Augustine. Reviews the nature of justice and governance, of citizenship and obedience, and examines a variety of Christian perspectives on these issues. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4642 Theories of Politcl Sys:Modern (5) Offerings Explores major themes of normative political thought by reviewing the key works of such thinkers as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Locke and Rousseau. Reviews the nature of justice and governance, of citizenship and obedience, and examines a variety of Christian perspectives on these issues. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4643 Methods of Political Analysis (5) Offerings Explores approaches and methods by which political scientists work with empirical evidence to develop knowledge and theory about the nature of political behavior in society. Students are strongly encouraged to take this course during their junior year whenever possible. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Political Science Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4899 Political Science Capstone (3) Offerings Provides an in-depth exploration of a specific issue or topic so that graduating seniors can synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired while studying political science. For specific course and topic information, see Catalog and Online Time Schedule descriptions of POL 3450, POL 4911 and POL 4950. Political Science majors who are taking this course to meet the capstone graduation requirement should enroll in POL 4899; all other students should enroll in the equivalent course number. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Political Science Majors only. Senior students only.

POL 4900 Independent Study (1-5) Offerings Prerequisites: Junior standing; at least 15 credits in political science. Designed to develop intensive examination of selected areas of interest in political thought, institutions or behavior through a program of directed readings and/or research approved by a political science faculty member. (Maximum of 10 credits applicable to POL major.) May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

POL 4911 Advanced Seminar: (1-5) Offerings Prerequisite: Upper-class standing. Seminars studying theoretical and/or practical issues in politics, government and political science. See current Time Schedule for topics. Students who are taking this course to fulfill the capstone requirement should enroll in POL 4899. May be repeated for credit up to 25 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4920 Directed Readings (1-5) Offerings Directed readings to be arranged with the instructor of the course. Consists of a bibliography compiled with assistance of instructor and a corresponding number of critical review essays of the readings. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4930 Leadership Minor Practicum (1-5) Offerings Prerequisite: Admission to minor. Provides faculty/staff oversight of co-curricular experience in campus leadership positions (defined as those advised within Office of Student Life or Campus Ministries). Instruction via learning contract, readings, assignments and meetings with instructor. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4931 Political Science Practicum (1-5) Offerings Political Science Practicum May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division

POL 4940 Political Internships (1-15) Offerings Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least 15 credits in political science. Provides opportunities for practical experience in national, state or local governmental bodies and agencies or political organizations. Available with a program designed in advance and approved by a political science faculty member. (Maximum of 10 credits applicable to POL major.) May be repeated for credit up to 30 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

POL 4950 Special Topics (1-5) Offerings Students who are taking this course to fulfill the capstone requirement should enroll in POL 4899. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman students are excluded.

PSY 2422 Psychology of Personal Growth (3) Offerings Prerequisite: PSY 1180. Views adjustive processes in terms of coping with struggles in life. Building on an understanding of adjustment, growth and self, the course explores coping strategies dealing with physical, cognitive, emotional and social influences.

PSY 2470 Life Span Developmental Psych (5) Offerings Prerequisite: PSY 1180. Surveys human development from conception to death, focusing on the interacting processes of physical, cognitive, social, emotional and moral development within social and cultural contexts, including developmental tasks and transitions associated with developmental stages.

PSY 3438 Social Psychology (5) Offerings Prerequisite: PSY 1180. Examines human thought, emotion, and behavior in social contexts. Major topics include impression formation, social cognition, attribution, self, attitudes, persuasion, prejudice, conformity, group behavior, aggression, helping, attraction, and interpersonal relationships. SOC 4440 may be substituted for PSY 3438 in the psychology major, although PSY 3438 is the recommended course. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 3438 and SOC 4440. Attributes: Upper-Division

PSY 3439 Motivation & Leadership (5) Offerings Prerequisite: PSY 1180. Presents the theories and principles of motivation and leadership with practical applications in business, church, community and educational settings. Attributes: Upper-Division

PSY 3442 Psychology of Personality (5) Offerings Prerequisite: PSY 1180. Surveys the major theoretical views of personality with emphasis on comparison, contrast and practical implications for improving the understanding of self and others. Attributes: Upper-Division

PSY 3600 Small Group Leadership (3) Offerings Prerequisite: PSY 1180. Focuses on theory and applications of research regarding small-group interaction and leadership. Will provide students with practical supervised experience in group leadership. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

PSY 4410 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3) Offerings Prerequisite: At least one introductory course in the social and behavioral sciences. A comparative study of perception, cognition and life span development in non-Western cultures. Special focus is placed on understanding Western and non-Western worldviews and their relationship to such topics as child rearing practices, psychosocial adjustment and spiritual expression. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.

SOC 2440 Small Group Dynamics (5) Offerings Examines the small group as the primary source of social order. This course explores the internal processes of small groups, the impact of small groups on their individual members, and the relationship of small groups to larger social structures.

SOC 3215 Soc Inequality:Power & Privlge (5) Offerings SOC 1110 is a recommended prerequisite for this course. Analyzes societal organization based on residence, occupation, community, class and race, power structure in the community, and social-mobility patterns. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division

SOC 3862 Racial & Ethnic Minorities (5) Offerings SOC 1110 is a recommended prerequisite for this course. Comparative study of the nature of minority relations, methods and problems of group adjustment, and positions of various minority groups in the United States and other multiracial societies. Attributes: Upper-Division

SOC 4260 Complex Organizations (5) Offerings Provides a sociological perspective on the structure and process in formal complex organizations as they are found in all segments of our society; intended to give the basis for the management, development and analysis of these kinds of organizations. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division

WST 2350 Introductn to Women's Studies (5) Offerings This course looks at women's autobiographies, introduces theoretical approaches to gender, and offers an interdisciplinary survey of women's issues relating to such areas as the church, spirituality, economics, health, vocation, social and political activity, and literary and artistic expression.