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see Public
Service and Leadership
Political Science (POL)
Political science is the study of human behavior as it relates
to government and politics. Dakota Wesleyan University offers a minor
in political science as well as a series of basic courses in political
science that meets General Education requirements, provides electives
in the social sciences, and supports majors in history and teaching
social studies. Courses in political science frequently focus on
leadership issues. Students interested in a closely related major should
examine the Public Service and Leadership major.
Minor |
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POL |
153 |
United States
Government |
3 |
POL |
253 |
State and
Local Government |
3 |
POL |
354 |
World Politics |
3 |
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Electives*
(taken in consultation with the
chair of the history/political science department) |
9 |
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Total |
18 |
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*Possible
Electives: |
CST |
304 |
Tribal Treaties,
Laws and Government |
3 |
POL |
351 |
American
Foreign Policy |
3 |
POL |
352 |
Political
Thought |
3 |
POL |
353 |
Congress
and the Presidency |
3 |
POL |
450 |
Internship |
1-16 |
POL |
460 |
Independent
Study |
3 |
SOC |
312 |
Methods
of Social Science Research |
3 |
7-12 Political Science Education Endorsement
This endorsement requires a teaching major in 7-12, K-8 or K-12 and passage
of the appropriate PRAXIS II test. The following courses are only suggested
content in preparation for exceeding the minimum score of the PRAXIS II
series test. These classes are not required for this endorsement; see your
adviser or the education department chair for any clarification.
| POL |
153 |
U.S. Government |
3 |
| POL |
253 |
State and Local Government |
3 |
| POL |
351 |
American Foreign Policy |
3 |
| POL |
354 |
World Politics |
3 |
Course Descriptions
153 U.S. Government 3 hours F
This course is an introductory survey of principles, organization, processes
and functions of government and politics in the United States.
General Education: Social, Psychological and Political Thought–Institutional
253 State and Local Government 3 hours S07
Students will analyze the legal status, powers, functions, intergovernmental
relations and political problems of state and local government,
and federalism. The course places special emphasis on the criminal
justice system and state legislature.
299 Selected Topics - Basic 1-3 hours TBA
304 Tribal Treaties, Laws and Government 3 hours S08
(Refer to CST 304)
312 Methods of Social Research 3 hours F
(Refer to SOC 312)
351 American Foreign Policy 3 hours F07
This course examines the history of U.S. foreign affairs since World
War I, and the institutions, political forces and emerging issues
shaping current foreign policy. Particular topics will be emphasized,
including the foreign policy record of recent presidents, Chinese-American
relations and the international goals of the United States in the
wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
352 Political Thought 3 hours S08
This course is a survey of the leading western philosophers from
Plato to present authorities concerning their political ideas and
the impact of these ideas.
353 Congress and the Presidency 3 hours F06
Students will examine the foundations, forces, processes, relationships
and issues shaping the legislative and executive branches of the
national government. The course combines an overview of Congress
and the presidency with a deeper analysis of the culture and operations
of these institutions.
354 World Politics 3 hours S07
Students will examine the political systems and foreign policies
of various nations, as well as the political philosophies affecting
their political systems.
450 Internships 1-16 hours F,S
460 Independent Study 3 hours F,S
499 Selected Topics - Advanced 3 hours TBA
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