2019-2020 BSC Catalog

218 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
PS 450 Religion and Politics in America (1)
Explores the relationship between religion and politics in America. Emphasis is placed on
the role of religion in American culture and how religion affects politics. (Also listed as
HON 450 and RE 450.)
PS 470 Seminar for Majors (1)
An exploration of issues in political science. Prerequisite: senior standing.
PS 472 Senior Research Project in Political Science (1)
Extension of PS 470 Seminar for Majors. This course functions as a capstone experience
where students conduct independent research under the supervision of the political
science faculty and where they come together to discuss key issues for the discipline. In
addition to completion of significant research, which will be presented to the campus
community, students will take up important questions for political science such as the
future and scope of the discipline, quantitative versus qualitative analysis, and the
application of political science to the solution of problems confronting community.
PVS – Poverty Studies
PVS 201 Introduction to Poverty Studies (1)
An examination of wealth distribution, social inequality, and the complexities of poverty
through interdisciplinary perspectives. The course uses theoretical and methodological
frameworks from different disciplines to explore how access to resources shapes all
aspects of the human experience. Through experiential learning activities, students will
learn how wealth inequality affects the community and their own lives. A servicelearning
integrated course. (Also listed as SO 201.) Fall.
PVS 470 Poverty Studies Capstone Project (½ or 1)
A capstone project for the distinction in poverty studies. Students are required to engage
in a collaborative experiential rise 3 project (research, internship, or service-learning)
related to poverty, and publicly present their experiences. Prerequisites: PVS 201 and at
least junior standing. Fall, Spring, Summer.
PY - Psychology
PY 101 Introduction to Psychology (1)
An introduction to the research, theory, and methods of psychological science.
PY 108 ES Developmental Disabilities (1)
An introduction to developmental disabilities and mental retardation in children. Topics
will include history, causes, treatment/education, behavioral interventions, and family
issues related to specific disabilities. An Explorations in Scholarship designated course.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020