Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
S ocial S cience
Social Science, B.A. Degree Program
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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.
Daniel Christensen, Ph.D. Christerson, Hayward, Peters, Rood Christensen, Dewey, Greene, Russell, Wamagatta Johnson, Pittle, Waller, Yuen
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Mission and Learning Outcomes The social science major is an interdepartmental program offered by the History and Political Science Department, 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/her present perspective is based on the experiences of history, as analyzed in the disciplines of History, Political Science and Sociology; 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. History: Secondary Instruction The History: Secondary Instruction concentration prepares students for teaching the social sciences. For information see the description under the History and Political Science section of the catalog.
United States History to 1865 United States History Since 1865
Credit(s): 3.
HIST 108 OR HIST 109
Credit(s): 3.
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World Civilizations I World Civilizations II
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
HIST 207 HIST 208 POSC 225
Survey of American Government
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. POSC 470 Political Science Research and Writing Credit(s): 3. SOCI 443 Methods of Sociological Research Credit(s): 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.
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