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Bachelor of Arts in Government Major
Government major tracks:
The four tracks are:
Students also have the option of not specializing in any track, instead taking courses from the three following disciplines: American Politics & Policy, International Politics & Policy, and Political Theory.
Program:
The Government Major is comprised of the following credit allowances:
- 75 credits in the core curriculum;
- 48 major course credits
- Government Core Courses 12 credits
- Apprenticeship Courses 24 credits
- Major Elective Courses 12 credits
- 6 open elective credit hours
- 129 total credit hours.
Government Core Courses
Every student majoring in Government must take 12 credits of introductory courses that provide an overview of the field of Government and introduce the student to key subfields: American Political Institutions, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Science Research Methods (or Intelligence Research Analysis for students in the Strategic Intelligence track).
Apprenticeship Experience and Methodology
A key distinctive of Patrick Henry College is its focus on apprenticeship training. Government students are required to choose several apprenticeship opportunities comprising half of their major program (24 credit hours).
Current opportunities include:
- Internship
- Faith & Reason Integration Essay (required)
- Practicum in American Politics & Policy
- Practicum in International Politics & Policy
- Topics in Politics & Policy
- Model United Nations
- Moot Court
- Applied Research in Political Theory
- Senior Thesis and Preparation
- Special Projects in Strategic Intelligence
- Intelligence Community Seminars
- Applied Research Senior Seminar
Each type of apprenticeship experience is unique. While apprenticeships are largely initiated by the students, PHC Government faculty are engaged in the learning process and provide oversight and direction to the apprenticeship experience. Government majors, especially policy and SI students, have a unique opportunity to participate in their chosen fields within the greater Washington D.C. community, including the White House, Capitol Hill, government agencies, think tanks, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and a variety of county and local government agencies and organizations.
Required Courses, all Government tracks
All Government majors complete the PHC core (75 credits) as well as the required Government courses (12 credits).
PHC Core Curriculum
- BIB123 Theology of the Bible I
- BIB133 Theology of the Bible II
- BIB223 Principles of Biblical Reasoning
- CLA101 Research & Writing
- CLA113 Logic
- LA123 Rhetoric
- ECO303 Economics for the Citizen
- GOV203 Constitutional Law
- GOV213 Freedom’s Foundations I
- GOV223 Freedom’s Foundations II
- HIS103 History of the United States I
- HIS113 History of the United States II
- HIS123 History of Western Civilization I
- HIS133 History of Western Civilization II
- LIT193 Western Literature I
- LIT203 Western Literature II
- MAT203 Euclidean Geometry
- MUS303 Music History and Appreciation
- PHI203 Philosophy
- SCI223 Biology
- SCI221 Biology Laboratory
- SCI233 Physics
- SCI231 Physics Laboratory
- Modern/Classical Foreign Language*
Government core courses
- GOV303 American Political Institutions
- GOV313 Political Science Research Methods
- GOV323 Comparative Politics
- GOV333 International Relations
Government Major, no track
In addition to fulfilling the elective requirements, below, all Government majors with no track must complete GOV491 Faith & Reason Integration Essay.
Course Electives (Choose 12 credits)
- APP303 State & Local Government
- APP313 The Congress
- APP323 The Presidency
- APP353 Campaigns & Elections
- APP403 Principles of Policy Analysis
- APP413 Ethics in Public Policy
- APP423 Education Policy & Politics
- ECO313 Public Economics
- ECO403 Public Finance & Taxation
- ECO413 International Economics
- IPP303 Foreign Policy: Theory & Practice
- IPP403 Ethics & International Relations
- IPP413 Latin American Politics
- IPP423 European Politics
- IPP433 Politics of Developing Nations
- POL313 Ancient & Medieval Political Theory
- POL333 Modern & Contemporary Political Theory
- POL353 American Political Thought
- POL473 Conservative Political Theory
Apprenticeship Electives (Choose 23 credits)
- ***470 Internship in APP/IPP/POL (up to 12 credits)
- APP463 Practicum in American Politics & Policy (3 credits)
- GOV452 Model United Nations (up to 6 credits)
- GOV462 Moot Court (up to 6 credits)
- GOV480 Topics in Politics and Policy (up to 6 credits)
- GOV490 Independent Readings (up to 6 credits)
- GOV493 Applied Research Senior Seminar (3 credits)
- IPP463 Practicum in International Politics & Policy (3 credits)
- POL463 Applied Research in Political Theory: (topics vary)
- POL492&496 Senior Thesis Prep & Senior Thesis (8 credits)
- Open Elective Courses (6 credits)
American Politics & Policy Track
Apprenticeship (12 credits)
- APP463 Practicum in American Politics & Policy (3 credits)
- APP470 Internship in American Politics & Policy (5 credits)
- GOV491 Faith & Reason Integration Essay (1 credit)
- GOV493 Applied Research Senior Seminar (3 credits)
Major Electives: American Politics & Policy Courses (Choose 12 credits)
- APP303 State & Local Government
- APP313 The Congress
- APP323 The Presidency
- APP353 Campaigns & Elections
- APP403 Principles of Policy Analysis
- APP413 Ethics in Public Policy
- APP423 Education Policy & Politics
- ECO313 Public Economics
- ECO403 Public Finance & Taxation
Additional Apprenticeship (Choose 12 credits)
- APP463 Practicum in American Politics & Policy (up to 3 credits)
- APP470 Internship in American Politics & Policy (up to 7 credits)
- GOV452 Model United Nations (up to 6 credits)
- GOV462 Moot Court (up to 6 credits)
- GOV480 Topics in Politics and Policy (up to 6 credits)
- GOV490 Independent Readings (up to 6 credits)
- POL463 Applied Research in Political Theory (up to 6 credits)
Open Elective Courses (6 credits)
International Politics & Policy Track
Apprenticeship (12 credits)
- IPP463 Practicum in Internat’l Politics & Policy (3 credits)
- IPP470 Internship in Internat’l Politics & Policy (5 credits)
- GOV491 Faith & Reason Integration Essay (1 credit)
- GOV493 Applied Research Senior Seminar (3 credits)
Major Electives: International Politics & Policy Courses (Choose 12 credits)
- IPP303 Foreign Policy: Theory & Practice
- IPP403 Ethics & International Relations
- IPP413 Latin American Politics
- IPP423 European Politics
- IPP433 Politics of Developing Nations
- ECO413 International Economics
Additional Apprenticeship (Choose 12 credits)
- GOV452 Moot Court (up to 6 credits)
- GOV462 Model United Nations (up to 6 credits)
- GOV480 Topics in Politics and Policy (up to 6 credits)
- GOV490 Independent Readings (up to 6 credits)
- IPP463 Practicum in Internat’l Politics & Policy (up to 3 credits)
- IPP470 Internship (up to 7 credits)
- POL463 Applied Research in Political Theory: (topics vary, up to 6 credits)
Open Elective Courses (6 credits)
Political Theory Track
Political Theory Courses (12 credits)
- POL313 Ancient & Medieval Political Theory
- POL333 Modern & Contemporary Political Theory
- POL353 American Political Thought
- POL373 Conservative Political Theory
Apprenticeship Courses (13 credits)
- POL423 Applied Research in Political Theory: Christian Political Thought
- POL433 Applied Research in Political Theory: Democracy Prospects & Challenges
- POL463 Applied Research in Political Theory: (topics vary)
- POL491 Faith & Reason Integration Essay
And, one of the following two courses:
- APP463 Practicum in American Politics & Policy
- IPP463 Practicum in International Politics & Policy
Major Electives: Additional Apprenticeship (Choose 11 credits)
- GOV452 Moot Court (up to 6 credits)
- GOV462 Model United Nations (up to 6 credits)
- GOV480 Topics in Politics and Policy (up to 6 credits)
- GOV490 Independent Readings (up to 6 credits)
- POL463 Applied Research in Political Theory: (topics vary, up to 6 credits)
- POL470 Internship in Political Theory (up to 11 credits)
- POL492&496 Senior Thesis Preparation & Senior Thesis (8 credits)
Open Elective Courses (6 credits)
Strategic Intelligence Track
Strategic Intelligence Courses (12 credits)
- INT303 History of American Intelligence
- INT323 Intelligence, Law Enforcement, & Civil Liberties
- INT363 Counterintelligence
- INT373 Counterterrorism
Apprenticeship (13 credits)
- INT470 Internship in Strategic Intelligence (12 credits)
- INT491 Faith & Reason Integration Essay (1 credit)
Major Electives: Additional Apprenticeship (Choose 11 credits)
- GOV452 Model United Nations (up to 6 credits)
- GOV462 Moot Court (up to 6 credits)
- GOV480 Topics in Politics and Policy (up to 6 credits)
- INT460 Special Projects in Strategic Intelligence (up to 11 credits)
- GOV490 Independent Readings (up to 11 credits)
- INT*** Intelligence Community Seminars (up to 3 credits)
Open Elective Courses (6 credits)
Faculty
Michael P. Farris, J.D.
Chancellor
Professor of Government
Graham Walker, Ph.D.
President
Professor of Government
Leslie Sillars, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Department of Government
Director of Journalism
Assistant Professor of Journalism
Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Government
Darrel Cox, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Stephen M. King, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Government
Mark Mitchell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Gordon Middleton
Director of Strategic Intelligence
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