Social Science
Concentration Requirements The concentration in History, Political Science or Sociology must include: 6 units in upper division coursework chosen with advisor’s approval in coordination with courses offered in the School of Intercultural Studies a research course POSC 204 Politics & Economics Units: 4
Faculty
211
George Giacumakis, Ph.D.
Chair
Giacumakis, Hayward, Peters, J.M. Rood, Wilshire
Professors
Research Course The appropriate research course to be determined in consultation with the academic advisor.
Christerson, Dewey, S. Russell
Associate Professor
Christensen, Greene, Johnson, Larkin, Pittle, Wamagatta, Yuen
Assistant Professors
Research Seminar
Units: 3
HIST 480
Political Science Research & Writing Methods of Sociological Research
Units: 3
POSC 470
Units: 3
SOCI 443
Mission & Learning Outcome
The student is required to take the courses listed below before taking upper-division courses.
Note:
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 & 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 / her present perspective is based on the experiences of history, as analyzed in the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, political science, geography, and economics; 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.
United States History World Civilizations I World Civilizations II
Units: 3
HIST 107
Units: 3
HIST 207
Units: 3
HIST 208
One of the above history courses will meet the general education history requirement.
Survey of American Government
Units: 3
POSC 225
Social Science California Secondary Instruction
The Department of History, Government & Social Science in cooperation with the School of Education provides a secondary teaching program in Social Science. This program prepares students to teach history, government, geography and economics in California high schools. Those students interested in a teaching credential should be advised that all single subject teaching credential programs are subject to revision. Consult the School of Education for details on current programs.
Social Science
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 units, 24 of which must be upper division and include:
a 3-unit upper division Political Science course a concentration of 15 units in History, Political Science or Sociology POSC 225 Survey of American Government
Units: 3
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