Social Science Faculty Chair:
Note The History: Secondary Instruction concentration prepares students for teaching the social sciences. For information see the description under the History major section of the catalog.
Daniel Christensen, Ph.D. Christerson, Hayward, Peters, Rood, Wilshire Dewey, Greene, S. Russell Christensen, Johnson, Pittle, Wamagatta, Yuen
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Mission & Learning Outcome 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 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. 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: • POSC 225 - Survey of American Government Unit(s): 3. • a 3-unit upper-division Political Science course • a concentration of 15 units in History, Political Science or Sociology Prerequisite Courses 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 107 - United States History Unit(s): 3. • HIST 207 - World Civilizations I Unit(s): 3. • HIST 208 - World Civilizations II Unit(s): 3. • POSC 225 - Survey of American Government Unit(s): 3. Concentration Requirements The concentration in History, Political Science or Sociology must include: • POSC 204 - Politics & Economics Unit(s): 4. • 6 units in upper-division coursework chosen with advisor ʼ s approval in coordination with courses offered in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies • And the appropriate research course to be determined in consultation with the academic advisor, selected from: • HIST 470 - Studies in History Unit(s): 1 - 3. • HIST 480 - Research Seminar Unit(s): 3. • SOCI 443 - Methods of Sociological Research Unit(s): 3.
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