Social Science, B.A.
5. Identify the influence of race, class, and/or gender in everyday life (ULO 1). 6. Apply principles of biblical justice to contemporary social issues (ULO 2). 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. Core Requirements SOCI 220 Sociology Credit(s): 3. SOCI 441 Social Theory Credit(s): 3. SOCI 443 Methods of Sociological Research Credit(s): 3. Choose one of the following: SOCI 302 Sociology of Gender Credit(s): 3. SOCI 336 Unequal Justice: Race, Class, Gender and Crime Credit(s): 3. SOCI 340 Political Sociology Credit(s): 3. SOCI 342 Ethnic and Minority Groups Credit(s): 3. SOCI 352 Social Inequality: Race, Class and Gender Credit(s): 3. SOCI 454 Film, Television, and the Arts: Racial and Gender Issues Credit(s): 3. The following are required as support courses and do not count towards the major: PSYC 209 Statistics with Computer Applications Credit(s): 3. PSYC 211 Statistics with Computer Applications Lab Credit(s): 1. Elective Requirements If not choosing a concentration below, choose 18 credits of upper- division Sociology courses. Concentrations Social Work This concentration is organized as a broad preparation for students who desire to enter the helping professions. Concentration-Specific Requirements SOCI 300 Social Work
Social Science, B.A. 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). 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 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. HIST 108 United States History to 1865 Credit(s): 3. OR HIST 109 United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3. HIST 207 World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3. HIST 208 World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3. POSC 225 Survey of American Government Credit(s): 3. 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. 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. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, students will be able to:
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Social Work Internship
SOCI 367
Choose one of the following: SOCI 302
Sociology of Gender
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Marriage and the Family Sociology of Sexuality
SOCI 320 SOCI 453
Elective Requirements CHOOSE 9 credits of upper-division Sociology courses. Criminology
This course concentration provides students an opportunity to study crime and related issues from a social scientific perspective, infusing themes of social justice, Christian ethics, and recognizing social inequalities present within the criminal justice system. Concentration-Specific Requirements SOCI 333 Criminology Credit(s): 3. SOCI 334 Juvenile Delinquency Credit(s): 3. SOCI 336 Unequal Justice: Race, Class, Gender and Crime Credit(s): 3. SOCI 365 Criminal Justice Internship Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements
1. Describe and apply basic research methods (ULO 1). 2. Perform critical analysis of social structures (ULO 1). 3. Apply sociological theories to real life issues (ULO 3). 4. Communicate effectively in written form (ULO 3).
CHOOSE 6 credits of upper-division Sociology courses. The course listed below is a suggested support course: POSC 410 American Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3.
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