25 courses with the subject PS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
OR PS 121 Introduction to Political Systems One political science course 300 level or higher 3 Additional courses in Political Science 12 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27 155
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of government and politics of nations from around the world. The course focuses on how power in structured in different nations, how nations’ political history and culture shape their institutions, and how those institutions wield power. This course meets the requirement of the “Cultivating Character for a Fulfilling Life” general education curriculum for Cultural Contexts.
PS 301 Junior Research Mini Seminar (see also SOC 301) 1
This course introduces students to the study of public policy by exploring how technical considerations, government processes, and public opinion come together to shape what government does and how it does it. Prerequisite: PS 111 (American Government and Politics) or PS 121 (Introduction to Political Systems)
Prepares sociology and political science majors for their Senior Seminar. Skill development focuses on creating appropriate research questions, finding academic sources, writing a literature review, identifying ethical issues related to social science research and composing a successful proposal for the Institutional Review Board. Cross-listed as SOC 301.
This course explores the growing concerns that humans have for non-human animals and our evolving relationship with them. These concerns have developed into political and legal action for the “welfare” of animals used for food, companionship, and entertainment. Will these interests evolve into a movement for “animal rights” similar to the rights of children and women in international law and how will this reconcile with the gendering of these discussions, as in the sexualization of meat, and the racial undertones of “vicious breed” legislation, for example. In this culminating and collaborative general education experience, students will work in a professional manner with students from other disciplines to create a cross- disciplinary solution to a problem specific to the course content. This course fulfills the Ideas & Innovations CAPS: U.S. requirement of the Foundations and Perspectives general education curriculum. Prerequisites: FYS 111, FYS 112, ENG 111, 112, and junior or senior standing. Fall, even-numbered years.
This course introduces students to principles of rational choice theory. Students will apply theory by engaging in strategic interactions with their classmates in a variety of activities throughout the semester. The course will conclude with students displaying what they’ve learned by creating a simulation of strategy in a political or governmental context based on research in an area of their choice. This course meets the requirement of the “Cultivating Character for a Fulfilling Life” general education curriculum for Character In Our World.
This course gives students the tools to critically examine causes of conflict in international relations, conflict 216 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27
This course gives students the tools to critically examine policies for safeguarding people, territory, and way of life from the American perspective of national defense. Just as important, however, this course introduces students to the human security perspective which challenges the assumption that the state, rather than the individual, as the key unit of value. In other words, people, not just states, experience insecurity. Human security examines economic inequality on a global level, environmental impacts, labor flows, refugees, immigration, food scarcity, and gender/identity equality. Prerequisite: PS 230 (Advanced International and
This course prepares students for the Spring Model United Nations competition in Charlotte, N.C. (SRMUN). Topics covered include diplomacy, international relations theories, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, decision making models, international security, economic development, human security, gender issues, and environmental protection. Non-political science majors are encouraged
Options for students to study, according to their interests, a variety of topics not covered in regular courses, e g. regional planning issues and civil liberties.
This course focuses on developing research, argument, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills through preparing for and participating in a public debate on campus. The topic of the debate is chosen by the students, but must be a matter of public policy.
This course focuses on developing research, argument, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills through preparing for and participating in a public debate on campus. The topic of the debate is chosen by the students, but must be a matter of public policy. Prerequisite: PS 330 (Debate in Contemporary Issues – I). Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27 217
PS 335 Federal Institutions PS 336 U.S. Political Behavior
This course focuses on the powers granted to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. federal government and how the people that make up each branch use those powers in practice. Attention will be given to the individual activities of each branch and to the ways that the branches interact.
Choose one of the following: 3 Any 300-400 level ENG Literature course that does not already satisfy another requirement
What makes a government democratic? What makes a democratic government just? This course introduces students to the moral debates regarding the nature of democratic legitimacy. These debates center on the definition and prioritization of a few key values: representation, self government, freedom, and equality. This course equips students to enter this debate, thereby defining their own commitments regarding democratic legitimacy. This course also enables students to assess and pursue the legitimacy of the governments in which they participate. In this culminating and collaborative general education experience, students will work in a professional manner with students from other disciplines to create a cross-disciplinary solution to a problem specific to the course content. This course meets the requirement of the “Cultivating Character for a Fulfilling Life” general education curriculum for Character in Our World.
Supervised readings in political science. Credit awarded upon satisfactory completion of an examination at the end of the semester. Student should make arrangement with the supervising faculty member early in the semester before the course is to begin. Prerequisite: PS 121 (Introduction to Global Politics) or PS 111 (Introduction to American Government and Politics).
Research open only to juniors and seniors with approval of department faculty. A student may elect a maximum of 6 semester hours.
The application, outside the classroom, of previously attained knowledge and skills, through study and through significant service to a group or organization.
Designed to summarize and synthesize student learning in the major field. The course includes investigation, discussion, and the presentation of a thesis involving an issue of importance to the student and to the discipline. Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of the instructor. Co-requisites: Previous completion of or current enrollment in courses in political science sufficient to complete all requirements for the minor in the discipline. Fulfills a General Education Practicum requirement. 218 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27
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