Political Science

This course is an examination of the standard essentials of political science in which are considered certain contemporary political doctrines, systems of government, political organization and behavior, and a look at various worldwide governmental policies.

This course is a study of selected nation-states in relation to their location on the globe as well as their capacity to provide their peoples with the economic, social, and political goods and services associated with human dignity.

A course of study concerning the organization of the United States government about various branches at federal and state levels.

In this course students use the legal reasoning, public policy, and writing skills learned as an effective means of communication with Oakwood University and beyond. Students strengthen their writing skills and learn the ins and outs of how to be an active writer in a blog. 

This course is a study of the structure of state and local governments, including the historical development of local and regional governments in America. 

This course examines the economic, political, social, and institutional factors which influence the policy making process in the United States. Case studies are reviewed in the areas of economics, health, welfare, civil rights, defense, criminal justice, education, and environmental issues. 

This course is a review of scope, processes, and application of the managerial tools used to measure, implement, and iterate public policy prescriptions. The course emphasizes the employment of technical work, in the context of the Heifetz Model, as a means of accomplishing or achieving incrementally public policy goals. Also explored is the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and not for profit organizations in advancing public policy objectives.

This course employs the adaptive leadership framework developed by Ronald Heifetz, in the context of a biblical foundation and principles, to prepare political, legal, and social leaders to affect change in a dynamic environment and, also, to assess the effectiveness of their interventions.

This course exposes students to professional careers in the areas of history, law, and public policy. It gives students the opportunity to use knowledge and tools gained in the classroom in a professional setting.

This course focuses on the political features of issues surrounding the 1st Amendment clauses regarding religious freedom, freedom from religion, the Seventh-day Adventist prophetic narrative, the Protestant Reformation regarding freedom of conscience, and the role of religion and morals in public life.

A study of critical factors affecting the conduct of international relations. Emphasis is placed on nation-states, global and regional international organizations, multinational corporations, individuals in the international arena, and the forces they bring to bear on the international political system.

This course is a study of the key characteristics of U.S. foreign relations, what shapes them, the relationship between our nation’s domestic setting–ideology, core values, politics, geography, social structure, and economy–and its foreign relations.

This course is a study in the growth and development of the American constitutional system, with emphasis on the policy-making role of the Supreme Court. 

This course is a study in the growth and development of the American constitutional system, with emphasis on the policy-making role of the Supreme Court. 

This course reviews the fundamental philosophies that undergird major political ideologies and acquaints students with the thought leaders who formed or advanced those ideologies. The course emphasizes the connection between the philosophies and the cultural and political environments that provide fertile ground for philosophy to take root and given points in time and in various places.

The Capstone Senior Seminar is the culmination of learning in the core curriculum. Subsequently, it requires substantial reading and informed participation. The course is designed to enhance critical thinking, review salient points of learning in the discipline, as well as prepare students to make the transition into graduate/professional schools and the work force. Furthermore, students obtain information designed to improve their skills in the areas of professionalism, networking, relationships, finances, and leadership.