Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Magazine and Free-Lance Writing Cross-Cultural Storytelling Project
Political Science Research and Writing Methods of Sociological Research
JOUR 335 JOUR 350 JOUR 470 JOUR 480 JOUR 486
POSC 470 SOCI 443
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Journalism Seminar Directed Research
Credit(s): 1–3.
Elective Requirements Choose one 3-credit upper-division Political Science course. Choose 6 credits of upper-division coursework chosen with advisor’s approval, from courses offered in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Choose 12 credits of upper-division coursework in History, Political Science or Sociology.
Credit(s): 1–3.
Media Narrative Project
Credit(s): 3.
Broadcast Options: JOUR 235
Videography
Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism
JOUR 236 JOUR 334 JOUR 351
Credit(s): 3.
Producing and Writing for Broadcast News Credit(s): 3.
Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing
Credit(s): 3.
Communication Options: COMM 170 Small Group Communication COMM 270 Interpersonal Communication COMM 385 Persuasive Communication COMM 387 Organizational Communication
Sociology, B.A. Mission
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is to develop Christian scholars who can critically analyze social structures and their effects on human life, and who can apply this knowledge in working toward a world that embodies God’s justice and shalom. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, students will be able to: 1. Identify the causes and consequences of social divisions and inequalities (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of evidence in both qualitative and quantitative methods in sociology (ULO 1). 3. Explain the biblical concepts of peace and justice (shalom, mishpat, and tzadequah) and identify their connections with contemporary social issues (ULO 2). 4. Explain central concepts of social theory and apply them to social life (ULO 3). Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The sociology major requires the completion of 30 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division. Core Requirements SOCI 220 Sociology Credit(s): 3. SOCI 441 Social Theory Credit(s): 3. SOCI 443 Methods of Sociological Research Credit(s): 3. Choose one of the following Inequality courses: SOCI 302 Sociology of Gender Credit(s): 3. SOCI 336 Unequal Justice: Race, Class, Gender and Crime Credit(s): 3. Note: Criminology Concentrations must take SOCI 336 to complete the Inequality Core Requirement. SOCI 340 Political Sociology Credit(s): 3. SOCI 342 Ethnic and Minority Groups Credit(s): 3. SOCI 352 Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender Credit(s): 3. SOCI 454 Film, Television, and the Arts: Racial and Gender Issues Credit(s): 3. The following are required as support courses and do not count towards the major: PSYC 209 Statistics with Computer Applications Credit(s): 3. PSYC 211 Statistics with Computer Applications Lab Credit(s): 1.
Business Options: BUSN 230
Introduction to Marketing Principles of Management
Credit(s): 3.
BUSN 240 JOUR 447
Credit(s): 3.
Commentary, Opinion and Reviews
Credit(s): 3.
Social Science, B.A. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain the most significant developments and principles of the social sciences, depending on the student’s concentration (ULO1). 2. Apply principles of the field of social science to current issues and social problems through the lens of faith integration (ULO3). 3. Critique and evaluate social institutions from a global and multicultural perspective (ULO2). Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The Social Science major requires completion of 31 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division. Prerequisites and General Education Requirements The student is required to take the courses listed below before taking upper-division courses. One of the history (HIST) courses below will meet the general education history requirement. HIST 108 United States History to 1865 Credit(s): 3. OR HIST 109 United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3. HIST 207 World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3. HIST 208 World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3. POSC 225 Survey of American Government Credit(s): 3. POSC 225 does count toward the major credit requirements. Core Requirements The following courses are required for all concentrations in either History, Political Science or Sociology: POSC 204 Principles of Economics Credit(s): 4. Choose the appropriate research course to be determined in consultation with the academic advisor, selected from: HIST 480 Research Seminar Credit(s): 3.
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