School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

Independent study in the area of Pastoral ministry. Individual or colloquium.
2010-2011
PPOL111 3 units
American Government
This course provides a historical and institutional review of American government, tracing its development following the
Revolutionary War and Constitutional Convention to its modern structures. The course will provide an overview of the executive,
legislative, and judicial branches as well as governmental agencies and institutions within and outside these branches.
PPOL121 3 units
State and Local Government
This course provides an overview of California state and local government. The course examines the major state offices and their
bureaucracies, the California state legislature and budget process, and local governments. This course will establish an
understanding of how state government works and interacts with county and city governments, and the role of the players and
policies that influence and are influenced by state and local government.
PPOL174 1 unit
Pubic Policy Internship Studies
A preparatory course for the public policy internship, this course allow students to research internships, prepare resumes and
application materials, conduct practice interviews, and discuss and compare internship opportunities with previous interns and
instructors. This course is required for students in their first year of the program and who are preparing for internships.
PPOL201 3 units
Political Theory and Philosophy
An introduction to political theory & philosophy, this course surveys classic and modern thinkers and writings that provide the
context for and development of contemporary political thought, structures, and society. The course provides foundational
principles of American government and politics and for a comparative study of governments and politics worldwide.
PPOL221 3 units
Political Process
This course provides an overview of U.S. political processes in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches with an emphasis in
electoral process. The course will also provide an introduction to specific administrative processes, between branches and within
agencies. Students will develop an understanding of how political structures develop and implement policy.
PPOL304 3 units
Ethics in Public Policy
Biblical principles and ethical standards provide the basis for an understanding of Christian policymaking. This course provides a
review and discussion of the moral and ethical standards and conduct for public sector leadership and service. Coursework
includes a review of biblical teaching on ethics, other prominent writings on ethics principles and ethical practices, and
application of such principles and practices to a modern ethics issue or case study.
PPOL321 3 units
Legislative Process
This course offers a review of legislative process on the state and federal levels. The course will trace the process of how a
measure or bill becomes law in the United States and California and how those processes may compare or contrast. The course
will also highlight key bills currently on the legislative agenda, and offer students opportunities to discuss and debate bills in
legislative sessions.
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