Political Science Major
Bachelor of Arts Degree
A Graduate’s Perspective
I am so thankful that I studied political science at a Christian college. I have learned history, philosophy, and public policy all from a Christian perspective. The political science instructors did a great job at setting the bar challengingly high, for which I am very grateful. Through my classes, I met people with the same passion and vision to have a godly influence on our government and society which has grown increasingly immoral. Because of the excellent academic training I have received, I am ready to make a lasting difference for God in American society and its political culture.
— Stephanie, PCC 2009 Graduate
(not pictured)
This major gives students opportunity to study the institution of government and its role in
society. At PCC, government is presented as a God-ordained institution for establishment and
maintenance of law and order. The United States constitutional system with its hallmark of limited
government is presented as the model of free states for the modern world.
Political science major courses focus on political topics such as America’s founding, public
administration, and political theory all from a Christian perspective that is ethical and
traditional in orientation. Courses on Public Speaking and Debate develop these skills. Political
science graduates have pursued careers in politics, law, journalism, and education.
Academic Requirements: Students must have at least a “C” in
all history and political science courses. A minor must be completed.
Academic Program Fee: $80 per semester or $20 per payment.
Recommended Course Sequence
| BI |
101 |
New Testament Survey |
2 |
| EN |
101 |
English Grammar and Composition |
3 |
| HI |
101 |
History of Civilization |
3 |
| PE |
|
PE Activity Elective |
1 |
| PL |
101 |
Founding of American Government |
3 |
| SP |
101 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
|
| BI |
102 |
New Testament Survey |
2 |
| EN |
102 |
English Grammar and Composition |
3 |
| HI |
102 |
History of Civilization |
3 |
| PE |
|
PE Activity Elective |
1 |
| PL |
207 |
Political Science |
3 |
| SP |
102 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
|
| BI |
201 |
Old Testament Survey |
2 |
| BL/ML |
Foreign
Language Elective |
3 |
| EN |
202 |
American Literature |
3 |
| HI |
201 |
United States History |
3 |
| MA |
Mathematics Elective |
3 |
| PL |
304 |
American Government |
3 |
| Total Hours |
17 |
|
| BA |
201 |
Business Law |
3 |
| BI |
202 |
Old Testament Survey |
2 |
| BL/ML |
Foreign
Language Elective |
3 |
| EN |
204 |
English Literature |
3 |
| HI |
202 |
United States History |
3 |
| PL |
303 |
State and Local Government |
3 |
| Total Hours |
17 |
|
| BI/BB |
Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ |
2 |
| BL/ML |
Foreign
Language Elective |
3 |
| PL |
321 |
American Public Policy |
3 |
| PL |
405 |
Models of Modern Political Leadership |
3 |
| SP |
302 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| |
Minor or Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
17 |
|
| BI/BB |
Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ |
2 |
| BL/ML |
Foreign
Language Elective |
3 |
| PL |
313 |
Democracy in America |
3 |
| PL |
402 |
Political Theory |
3 |
| SP |
312 |
Debate |
3 |
| |
Minor or Elective
|
2 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BI/BB |
Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ |
2 |
| CO |
303 |
Public Relations |
3 |
| PL |
407 |
Political Science Research |
2 |
| PL |
|
Political Science Elective |
3 |
| SC/MA |
Science/Math Elective |
3 |
| |
Minor or Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
|
| BA |
303 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
| BI |
414 |
Revelation |
3 |
| PL |
425 |
Public Administration |
3 |
| |
Minor or Electives |
6 |
| |
| |
| Total Hours |
15 |
|
‡ At least 2 hours out of 6 hours of BI/BB electives must have a BI course number.
