Political Science
Contact Information Phone: 325-674-2095 Faculty Majors: Minor: The Department of Political Science offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. The Department of Political Science also offers the BA with a concentration in International Relations and Comparative Politics for political science majors desiring a focused study of world politics. A minor in Political Science may be added to other majors. The Department also offers a minor in Criminal Justice. Introduction The purpose of the Department of Political Science is to help students understand domestic and international politics and to prepare them for informed and active participation in the political arena and public service. Opportunities for careers include:
Study Abroad Expectations All students are encouraged to participate in ACU’s Study Abroad program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the freshman year. Admission Requirements |
POLITICAL SCIENCE (BA)
| BA: POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREE PLAN (POLS) | |
| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS | |
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog. | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
Non-Advanced Course Work POLS 225 National Government POLS 226 States and Federal System or POLS 227 Introduction to International Relations Advanced Course Selections American (choose two courses): POLS 341 American Public Policy POLS 381 American Political Process POLS 382 American Presidency POLS 383 Congress and Legislative Process POLS 385 American Foreign Policy Public Administration (choose one course): POLS 395 Public Administration (recommended) POLS 494 Public Administration Management POLS 497 Topics in Public Administration International Relations (choose one course): POLS 481 International Relations Theory POLS 484 International Law and Organization POLS 485 International Political Economy POLS 487 Terrorism Studies POLS 488 Topics in International Politics POLS 489 International Relations and Christianity Comparative Politics (choose one course): POLS 344 Comparative Politics POLS 345 Comparative Public Policy POLS 357 West European Politics POLS 358 CIS and East European Politics POLS 360 Politics of Developing Countries POLS 361 Politics of the Middle East Political Theory (choose two course): POLS 393 Peace, Power, and Politics POLS 490 Early Political Theory POLS 491 Recent Political Theory POLS 492 American Political Thought (writing intensive course) POLS 493 Topics in Contemporary Political Thought (writing intensive course) Public Law (choose one course): POLS 384 American Judicial Process POLS 431 Constitutional Law: Powers POLS 432 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights POLS 492 American Political Thought (writing-intensive course) POLS 493 Topics in Contemporary Political Thought (writing-intensive course) Research Methods POLS 315 Research Methods or SOCI 415 Social Research (writing-intensive course) Advanced POLS Selection Political Science Capstone Course TOTAL 1Hours (in parentheses) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours |
3
6
3
3
3
3 3 36 |
| SUPPLEMENT FOR MAJOR | |
BIBP 486 Ethics ECON 260 Macroeconomics ECON 261 Microeconomics FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, FLSP 221, 222 Sophomore Literature TOTAL 1Hours (in parentheses) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours | (3)1 (3)1 3 6 3 12 |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum | 24 |
| TOTAL MAJOR HOURS | 72 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum grade for each course in major Minimum GPA in major Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | C 2.25 2.00 33 128 |
| BA: POLITICAL SCIENCE (CONCENTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COMPARATIVE POLITICS) DEGREE PLAN (POLS) (IRCP) | |
| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS | |
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog. | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
Non-Advanced Course Work POLS 225 National Government POLS 227 Intro to International Relations Advanced Course Selections American (choose one course): POLS 341 American Public Policy POLS 381 American Political Process POLS 382 American Presidency POLS 383 Congress and Legislative Process POLS 385 American Foreign Policy Public Administration POLS 395 Public Administration International Relations POLS 481 International Relations Theory Choose two courses: POLS 484 International Law and Organization POLS 485 International Political Economy POLS 487 Terrorism Studies POLS 488 Topics in International Politics POLS 489 International Relations and Christianity Comparative Politics POLS 344 Comparative Politics Choose two courses: POLS 345 Comparative Public Policy POLS 357 West European Politics POLS 358 CIS and East European Politics POLS 360 Politics of Developing Countries POLS 361 Politics of the Middle East Political Theory (choose one course): POLS 393 Peace, Power, and Politics POLS 490 Early Political Theory POLS 491 Recent Political Theory POLS 492 American Political Thought (writing-intensive course) POLS 493 Topics in Contemporary Political Thought (writing-intensive course) Public Law (choose one course): POLS 384 American Judicial Process POLS 431 Constitutional Law: Powers POLS 432 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights Research Methods POLS 315 Research Methods or SOCI 415 Social Research (writing-intensive) ACU Study Abroad Program Participation Political Science Capstone Course TOTAL 1Hours (in parentheses) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours |
3
3
6
3 6
3
3
3 3 39 |
| SUPPLEMENT FOR MAJOR | |
Bible BIBP 486 Ethics Economics ECON 260 Macroeconomics ECON 261 Microeconomics English Sophomore Literature Foreign Language FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, or FLSP 221, 222 Choose two courses: FLFR, FLSP 300-499 TOTAL 1Hours (in parentheses) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours |
(3)1
(3)1 3
3
6 6 18 |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum | 15 |
| TOTAL MAJOR HOURS | 72 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Minimum grade for each course in major Minimum GPA in major Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. | C 2.25 2.00 33 128 |
POLITICAL SCIENCE (BS) (Criminal Justice Emphasis)
| BS: POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMPHASIS DEGREE PLAN (POLC) LAW, DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL | |
| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS | |
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog. | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | |
Sociology SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology SOCI 205 Introduction to Criminal Justice SOCI 222 Social Problems SOCI 355 Social Deviance SOCI 388 Crime and Delinquency SOCI 410 The Sociology of Social Control and Law SOCI 415 Social Research (writing-intensive course) SOCI 416 Social Statistics SOCI 442 Cultural Diversity SOCI 460 Ethics and Social Issues SOCI 480 Inequality and Social Justice SOCI 498 Sociological Practice I Social Work/Psychology Political Science POLS 384 American Judicial Process POLS 431 Constitutional Law: Powers or POLS 432 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights TOTAL 1Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours |
(3)1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3
3
3
3 42 |
| ELECTIVES | |
| Minimum | 30 |
| TOTAL MAJOR HOURS | 72 |
| OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS | |
Statement of professional competence from internship sponsor Exit interview Minimum grade for each course in major Minimum GPA in major Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree. |
C 2.25 2.00 33 128 |
The minor in political science requires 18 hours, of which 12 must be advanced.
| MINOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS) | |
POLS 100-499 POLS 300-499 TOTAL | 6 12 18 |
Minor in Criminal Justice
| MINOR: CRIMINAL JUSTICE (POLC) | |
SOCI 205 Introduction to Criminal Justice SOCI 355 Social Deviance SOCI 388 Crime and Delinquency SOCI 410 Sociology of Social Control and Law SOCI 415 Social Research (writing-intensive course) SOCI 442 Cultural Diversity TOTAL | 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 |
| MINOR: SOCIOLOGY (SOCI) | |
SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology SOCI 385 Social Theory SOCI 415 Social Research (writing-intensive course) Choose from: SOCI 300-499 TOTAL | 3 3 3 9 18 |
Course Descriptions
Please see the Course Descriptions section of this catalog. Courses offered by the Department of Political Science include those with the following designation: POLS, SOCI.
