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Biola University
Major Requirements Core Requirements The following courses are required for all concentrations in either History, Political Science or Sociology: POSC 204 Principles of Economics
COMM 270 Interpersonal Communication JOUR 120 Writing Across Media JOUR 220 Introduction to Visual Media JOUR 235 Videography JOUR 249 Media Design Essentials Select one of the following: COMM 385 Persuasive Communication COMM 387 Organizational Communication JOUR 303 Convergent Production JOUR 348 Publication, Web and Media Design JOUR 350 Cross-Cultural Storytelling Project JOUR 392 Principles of Advertising
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POSC 225
Survey of American Government
Select the appropriate research course to be determined in consultation with the academic advisor, selected from: Research Seminar POSC 470 Political Science Research and Writing SOCI 443 Methods of Sociological Research Elective Requirements Select one 3-credit upper-division Political Science course HIST 480 Select 6 credits of upper-division coursework chosen with advisor's approval, from courses offered in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies Select 12 credits of upper-division coursework in History, Political Science or Sociology
JOUR 470 Journalism Seminar JOUR 486 Media Narrative Project Total Credits Social Science, B.A. Degree Program
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12
Total Credits
31
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. Learning Outcomes 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). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements 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.
Sociology, B.A. Mission
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. 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. Learning Outcomes 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). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog.
HIST 108
United States History to 1865 United States History Since 1865
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HIST 207 HIST 208
World Civilizations I World Civilizations II
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