College's catalog - Trinity Christian College

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Programs of Study
PLSC 351 Research Topics in Public Policy (3)
Fall, Spring
This course is devoted to understanding research from a Christian perspective, then successfully
completing a research project in American politics or international relations. Students come to
recognize the importance of selecting research topics, distinguishing fairness from bias, relying on
primary sources, and learning to use the library as a research tool. Research projects conclude with
students making normative suggestions for specific public policy proposals. Prerequisites: Political
Science 121, one additional political science course, and permission of instructor.
PLSC 399 Independent Study (2-4)
Fall, Spring
This directed study of various topics is open to students with the permission of a supervising
instructor. An appropriate internship may also be chosen as part of the independent study
format.
PLSC 400 Field Education (3-6)
Fall, Spring
Students are placed in a suitable political or governmental unit where practical experience will be
obtained. The on-site supervisor will work with the instructor to combine practical and research
dimensions, leading to a paper that reflects both emphases. The dual purpose, therefore, is to
expose the student to practical, concrete situations as well as to relevant historiographies. May also
be fulfilled through the American Studies and Chicago Semester Programs (p. 179)
PLSC 410 Senior Seminar (3)
Fall
The senior seminar in political science examines alternate theoretical perspectives on the discipline
of political science. The course offers a place to undertake Christian reflection on a Reformed
vision for political science and to apply that vision to a variety of vocations. This course fulfills
the capstone requirement for this major.
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