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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL
SCIENCE
http://www.hsutx.edu/academics/cap/politicalscienceHead of Department
Sandra B. Self, J.D., Professor
325-670-5885
HSU Box 16232
sself@hsutx.eduFaculty
Sandra B. Self, J.D., Professor
Dr. Daniel Allen, Associate Professor
Objectives -
The Department of Political Science
Introduces students to the study of politics at the state and
local, national, and international levels with the primary goal
of preparing them for careers in public service and for
graduate study.
Recommended minors include: Economics, Philosophy
Legal Studies, and Sociology.
Courses in Political Science (POLS)
1302 American Government
1303 Courts and the Judicial Process
2301 Texas State and Local Government
2302 Major World Governments
3302 International Relations
3303 Principles of Public Administration
3312 Law and Politics in Film
3320 Introduction to Christian Political Theology
3322 US Foreign Policy
3324 Political Theory
3330 Statistics for the Social Sciences
3340 Politics of the Global Economy
3370 Model UN
3380 Social Research Methods
4306 Constitutional Law: Liberties and Rights
4307 Legislating Justice Issues
4308 Death Penalty
4309 Terrorism and Homeland Security
4315 International Law
4316 Constitutional Law: Federal and State Powers
4380 Capstone
Special Courses
2099,3099,4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
4300, 4600, 4900 Political
Internship
B.A., B.B.S., B.S.H.S.
MINOR: PHILOSOPHY
(PHIL)
Credits
Minor - Philosophy (18 credits)
PHIL upper level elective.........................................................3
PHIL upper level elective.........................................................3
PHIL upper level elective.........................................................3
PHIL elective ...........................................................................3
PHIL elective ...........................................................................3
PHIL elective ...........................................................................3
TOTAL...................................................................................18
B.A., B.B.S., B.S.H.S.
MINOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE
(POLS)
Credits
Minor - Political Science (18 credits)
POLS 1302 American Government..........................................3
POLS 2301 Texas State & Local Governments .......................3
POLS 2302 Major World Governments ...................................3
POLS 4306 Constitutional Law: Liberties and Rights .............3
POLS 4316 Constitutional Law: Federal & State Powers ........3
POLS upper level elective........................................................3
TOTAL ..................................................................................18