Political Science (BS)
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Program Description
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The mission of Dallas Baptist University's Political Science program is to foster an appreciation for the study of government and politics and to encourage students to become informed and concerned participants in a democratic society. To achieve this purpose, the program offers a broad introduction to political institutions, processes, and behavior. In doing so, the program seeks to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.
Goals of the Political Science Major
Expose students to foundational courses in American national government and state and local government.
Offer a variety of upper-level courses in the areas of American government, comparative governments, international relations, political theory, constitutional law, and public administration.
Provide a broad liberal arts background for those students intending to enter public service, to attend law school, or to pursue graduate study.
Encourage students to take advantage of practical learning opportunities through internship programs.
*MATH1301 is not approved for BS degrees
Choose one 3-4 hour course from the list below.
Choose two 4-hour courses from the list below. The second digit in the course numbers must be a four.
Choose one 3-4 hour course from the list below.
POLS XXXX - UL Political Science Choice
POLS XXXX - UL Political Science Choice
A 120-credit-hour minimum for a bachelor's degree is required, including 36 upper-level credit hours.
At least 12 credit hours in the major program must be completed at Dallas Baptist University, including nine upper-level course hours.
Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University
DBU requires a minimum institutional cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.