BCAcademicCatalog2016

PLS 2013 Comparative Government and Politics A survey of politics in Western Europe; transitions from totalitarian to democratic govern- ments in Russia and Eastern Europe; a case study of political development in Africa; a comparison of democratic and communist governments in Japan and China; the role of the military in developing nations. (On Demand) PLS 2043 State and Local Government A study of various aspects of state and local government with some focus on VA and WV. PLS 3023 International Relations A study of foreign policy making process, the management of international crisis, and the politics of an interdependent world. Prerequisite: PLS 1013. (On Demand) PLS 3033 Criminal Law (Same as CRJ 3033) A survey of criminal and common law with emphasis upon definitions and interpretations by the courts. PLS 3063 Contemporary Political Issues An analytical introduction to current political problems and conflicts and how they are studied by the political scientists. Emphasis will be placed on the American political sys- tem. Classroom discussion and debate will be stressed. (On Demand) PLS 3073 Constitutional Law (Same as CRJ 3073) A survey of the development of the United States Constitution. It includes the origins, amendments, and interpretations, and will examine the constitutional basis of legislative, executive, and judicial powers, as well as issues of civil liberties and the guaranteed rights A specialized course of study for qualified students. The course is offered on demand and the credit hours are determined by the nature of the study. Prerequisite: JR Standing or Instructor’s Permission. PLS 4501, 4502, 4503 Special Topics in Political Science The student will engage in class instruction, research, and analysis of specific topics with a view to providing more in-depth knowledge and understanding of such areas of concern. Prerequisite: JR/SR Standing or Instructor’s Permission. PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Students who anticipate seeking admission to professional schools in such fields as law, medicine, pharmacy and dentistry should complete the requirements for an undergraduate degree before entering their professional studies. Professional schools expect a high quality of college work for entrance. Students are encouraged to refer to catalogs of prospective professional schools early in their college studies to determine specific course requirements. Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary, and Pre-Pharmacy Medical, dental, veterinary, and pharmacy schools desire students who have demonstrated superior abilities in science fields combined with the broad base supplied by the General Education courses. Most students doing well in a Bluefield College science major can expect to be competitive when applying to professional schools. For the bachelor’s degree, it is recommended that a student complete a major in Biology with the Pre-Health Professions Concentration. of equality. Prerequisite: PLS 1013 or Instructor’s Permission. PLS 3501, 3502, 3503 Directed Study in Political Science

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