414, 450 and 480 combined. Three units of PSYC 480 may be used toward the major. Prerequisite: Upper division status; “B” minimum grade in PSCY209 and 305; cumulative GPA of 3.2 in all college level work or 3.5 cumulative GPA in all Psychology coursework; completed essay.
Social Science
Administered by the Department of History, Government & Social Science
Graduate Level Courses The following graduate level courses may be taken by senior psy- chology majors with consent of the departmental chair.
Faculty Acting Chair: . ......................................................Todd Pickett, Ph.D. Professors: .............................. R. Flory, Hayward, Peters, Wilshire Associate Professors: ..............................Christerson, J. M. Rood, .................................................................................... Rundle, S. Russell Assistant Professors: ..............Ford, Greene, Gruendyke, Pittle, ............................................................................... P. Rood, Wamagatta Mission & Learning Outcomes The social science major is an interdepartmental program offered by the Department of History, Government & Social Science, the Department of Sociology, and the Department of Anthropology and Intercultural Studies. Upon completion of the social science major, it is intended that the student will have a wider perspective on the nature of man; recognize that his present perspective is based on the experiences of history, as analyzed in the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, political science, geography, and eco- nomics; be aware that value systems have definite implications for society as a whole; be able to think analytically and develop an understanding of, and a commitment to Christian values; have an awareness of a citizen’s social and political responsibilities on earth and in the Kingdom; have an appreciation for the worth of a free society, and be prepared for graduate study or career opportunities in education, law, the service professions, research, business, government or Christian service. Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major require- ments. The Social Science major requires completion of 30 units, 24 of which must be upper division and include: POSC 225, a 3-unit upper division Political Science course, an emphasis of 18 units in History, Political Science, or Sociology, which must include Political Science 203 and a research course (History 480, Political Science 470 or Sociology 443), and the remaining six units in up- per division coursework chosen with advisor’s approval in coordi- nation with courses offered in the School of Intercultural Studies. The appropriate research course to be determined in consultation with the academic advisor.
Advanced Statistics................................................................. 3 (see PSYC 420)
RSPY 502
History & Systems of Psychology....................................... 3 (see PSYC 440)
RSPY 530
The student is required to take History 107, 207, 208 (one of which will meet the general education history requirement) and POSC 225; before taking upper-divi- sion courses.
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