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SSP 207: National Government
3 cr.
American government, the organization and functioning of American political life on the national level.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL215 |
SSP 208: State & Local Government
3 cr.
Government on the local levels.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SSP 303: International Relations
3 cr.
Problems which arise between nations. Population, resources, and nationalism and their potential for war or peace. Study of purpose and function of supranational government and agencies.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SSP 304: American Political Parties/Interest Groups
3 cr.
The nature and scope of politics in the United States and the role of interest groups. The organization and functions of the party system and electoral methods.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SSP 310: Comparative Politics
3 cr.
An examination of advanced democracies and communist, post-communist and developing nations with emphases on politics, economics and culture with a major focus on writing.
Prerequisite: SSP 207.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SSP 311: Political Theory
3 cr.
A study of the major political theories from ancient, medieval, and modern times.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 12:00–12:50 | AL306 |
SSP 402: America's Ideological Foundation
3 cr.
The political beliefs of America's founding fathers; sources and foundations of these beliefs; and the effect of these views upon the substance of America's founding documents.
Prerequisite: SSP 207.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SSP 449: American Legal History
3 cr.
Major developments in American legal history from the colonial period to the present, with emphasis on the nineteenth century.
Prerequisites: Hi 201, Hi 202.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL115 |
SSP 479: Political Science Seminar
1 cr.
A senior capstone course in which students produce a personal Christian political manifesto and complete a practical campaign project which evidences the student's ability to analyze and use data in decision making. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 4:00–4:50 | AL306 |
SSP 489: International Studies Seminar
1 cr.
Required of all students majoring in International Studies. An independent research project culminating in a formal paper showcasing the student's analytical and writing skills. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 4:00–4:50 | AL105 |
SSP 497: International Studies Internship
3 cr.
A summer practical experience in a cross-cultural setting requiring six weeks in a cross-cultural setting.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SSP 498: Political Science Internship
6 cr.
Assignments to be determined by department head. Prerequisite: Junior standing and Political Science major.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SSP 499: Political Science Internship
3 cr.
Assignments to be determined by department head. Prerequisite: Junior standing and Political Science major.
No sections offered in the fall semester…