Students enrolled in the American Civics and Civilization program may select one of three disciplinary concentrations in history, political science, or legal studies. 36 hours are required, at least 18 must be at or above the 300 level. The program culminates with a senior thesis where students perform guided research on a topic of their choice.
Stanley Reed Pre-Law and Politics Society
Named after one of Kentucky Wesleyan’s most prestigious alumni, United States Supreme Court Justice Stanley Reed, this club offers all students interested in law and political opportunities to listen to speakers, discuss relevant topics and debate important controversial issues. Speakers include Kentucky Wesleyan alumni either attending or graduated from law school discussing aspects of law school admissions, legal education and the practice of law. Debates include student contests over campus-related issues each semester. Other debates concerning controversial legal and political issues also are arranged among various community leaders and professionals. Each year there is a trip to the Midwest political Science Associations’ national meeting in Chicago that is offered to members.
Internship Opportunities
The American Civics program offers several off-campus internship opportunities. When the Kentucky Legislature is in session, junior or senior students can qualify for a legislative internship at Frankfort and receive 12 hours of credit. At the local level, Kentucky Wesleyan College places students in internships in the Commonwealth Attorney’s office, local attorney’s offices, public defenders’ offices, and at the Green River Area Development Office.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
36 Semester Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science Degree
36 Semester Credit Hours
Students electing the Bachelor of Arts degree option must complete two semesters of the same foreign language or two multicultural courses selected by the program coordinator. Students electing for the Bachelor of Science degree option must complete two courses in economics.
Introductory Sequence
12 Semester Credit Hours
- ACC 100 – Introduction to American Civilization (3)
- HIST 111 – Survey of American History I or HIST 112 Survey of American History II (3)
- POLS 101 – American National Government (3)
- LGST 101 – Introduction to Law (3)
Intermediate & Advanced Core
6 Semester Credit Hours
- ACC 390 – Topics in American Civics and Civilization (3)
- ACC 400 – Senior Seminar (3)
Electives
18 Semester Credit Hours
Choose from all 300 level and above courses in POLS, HIST, and LGST and:
- ART 383 – Art History: American Art (3)
- CART 100 – Mass Communications and Society (3)
- ECON 231 – Microeconomics (3)
- ECON 232 – Macroeconomics (3)
- ENGL 206 – American Literature Survey (3)
- IDS 202 – Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
- IDS 203 – Research Methods in the Social and Behavioral Science (3)
- POLS 202 – State & Local Government (3)