Bachelor of Arts in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies

American Government

Effective Communicator

Evaluate federalism in both theory and practice.

Articulates clear position/ purpose throughout the writing

Assess the role of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in the governing and policy-making process.

Demonstrates control of layout/presentation, vocabulary, and uses of discipline-specific language

Examine the impact and function of administrative agencies on public policy.

Demonstrates control of diction, tone, or register appropriate to a diverse audience throughout the writing

Analyze the foundations of the United States Constitution and its impact on American democracy.

Demonstrates proper usage of grammar and syntax throughout the writing (i.e., spelling, capitalization, punctuation, varied sentence structure)

Examine the theoretical underpinnings of American political development in historical and contemporary contexts.

Demonstrates proper documentation of direct quotes, paraphrasing, references, and citing sources

Trace the evolution of civil liberties and civil rights in the United States.

Analyze the role Christianity played in the formation of the American Republic.

Political Behavior

Innovative Thinking

Analyze political behavior and citizenship in the United States.

Presents adequate information using sources that consider other perspectives

Explain the role and influence of various participants in the policy-making process.

Selects evidence that appropriately supports the position/purpose

Assess political processes such as campaigns, elections, lobbying, and political appointments in the United States.

Develops position/purpose with reasoning and consistency

Evaluate the ethical duties associated with citizenship in the United States.

States a conclusion aligned to development

International Politics

Christian Worldview

Compare and contrast various political systems from around the world.

Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.

Explain how non-state actors and governments around the world influence each other.

Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.

Analyze how globalization influences domestic politics.

Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.

Compare and contrast various historical and contemporary political theories.

Examine the application of the Christian worldview within the context of discipline and vocation.

Assess the role of conflict in historical and contemporary international politics.