Political Science, National Security Concentration, B.S. (PSNS)

Required Major Courses (54 hours)

These foundational courses are required for the completion of the Bachelor of Science, National Security concentration degree, 21 hours.

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• POLS 2503 - US Government *
• POLS 1103 - Introduction to International Relations
• POLS 3503 - Christian Leadership in Politics
• HIST 1033 - Research Methods for History & Political Science
• HIST 2123 - United States History II
• ECON 2103 - Macroeconomics
• ECON 2203 - Microeconomics

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  The National Security concentration is comprised of the following courses, 15 hours.

   

• HIST 3803 - American Foreign Policy: America at War in the 20th Century
• HIST 3623 - National Security Policy
• CRIJ/POLS/HIST Elective, 3000 or above (3 hours)
• CRIJ 4603 - Homeland Security
• CRIJ 4653 - Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism

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  The below can be used in combination:

  • Foreign Language/Competency Equivalency (15 Hours)​
    OR
  • Full-time Internship/Relevant Experience (15 Hours)
     
• POLS 4703 - Christianity & American Politics (Capstone)

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  *This major requires POLS 2503 US Government be taken at LeTourneau.  Transfer credit will not be accepted in place of this course.

General Education Courses (30 Hours)

• BIOL Lab Science Elective (4 hours)
• Civic Engagement Elective  (6 hours)
• COMM 1113 - Introduction To Speech Communication
• ENGL 1023 - English Composition II
• ENGL 1013 - English Composition I
• Ingenuity Elective  (3 hours)
• LETU 1101 - Cornerstones Of Life And Learning
• MATH Elective (3 hours)
• Science Elective with Lab (4 Hours)

Theology and Vocation Courses (12 Hours)

• BIBL 1033 - Biblical Literature
• THEO 2043 - Biblical Theology for the Christian Life
• Biblical Engagement Elective , 2000 or above (3 hours)
• Biblical or Theological Engagement Elective  (3 hours)

General Elective Courses (24 hours)

Total Credit Hours: 120