Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This program provides students a strong foundation of knowledge and skill in the exercise of government, politics, law, public economics, administration, and policy. Upon graduation student will be able to integrate biblical worldview concepts in the discipline of government; communicate effectively in both written and oral formats; use critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques in evaluating political or government related dilemmas; demonstrate the ability to evaluate and synthesize ethical and value driven decision making; demonstrate critical thinking and evaluative skills in both comparative political and economic theories as they relate to the field of government; and demonstrate the ways in which domestic and international political and policymaking processes interact. The politics and policy specialization prepares students for employment or further graduate study in politics, public administration, and public policy. The curriculum best serves those who wish to be directly involved in the political process or policy advising. The career opportunities are city manager, legislative analyst, political consultant, political scientist, politician, and public administrator.

Modul program

The modules are general education requirement (55-59 hours): foundational studies (16-17 hours): ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric 3, ENGL 102 Composition and Literature 3, MATH (above 110) 3, COMS 101 Speech Communication 3, GNED 101 Contemporary Issues I 1, GNED 102 Contemporary Issues II 1, EVAN 101 Evangelism and Christian Life 2. Investigative Studies (39-42 hours): ENGL 201, 202, 215, 216, 221, or 222 3, Natural Science 3-4, Natural Science, Math, or ISYS 201 3, HIUS 221 or 222, or HIEU 201 or 202 3, HUMN 101, VCAR 105, THEA 101, MUSC 103 3 and General Education elective (non-language) 3 or LANG 6, GOVT 200, PSYC 101 or 210, SOCI 200 or 201 3, Social Science/History elective 3, PHIL 201 Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas 3, BIBL 105 or 205 3, BIBL 110 or 210 3, THEO 201 Theology Survey I 3, THEO 202 Theology Survey II 3. Major Core (18 hrs): GOVT 220 American Government 3, GOVT 340 International Relations 3, GOVT 350 Political Economy and Public Policy 3, GOVT 421 American Constitutional Development 3, GOVT 425 American Foreign Policy 3, GOVT 490 Political Theory 3. Politics and Policy Specialization (27 hrs): GOVT 301 Ancient Political and Economic Ideas 3, GOVT 302 Modern Political and Economic Ideas 3, GOVT 320 American Executive Processes /Institution 3, GOVT 322 American Legislative System 3, GOVT 327 State and Local Government 3, GOVT 330 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3, GOVT/CJUS Electives (upper level) 9.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Students should have obtained a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 from all accredited colleges attended or high school. The minimum acceptable scores for regular admission are 800 (combined) for the SAT and 17 (composite) for the ACT. Students should have secured a minimum TOEFL score of 173 for computer based and 61 for internet based test.

Kualifikasi

Sarjana (S1)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

Liberty University

Nama jurusan

Helms School of Government