Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog S ocial S cience Faculty
Concentration Requirements The concentration in History, Political Science or Sociology must include:
POSC 204 Credit(s): 4. Six credits in upper-division coursework chosen with advisor’s approval in coordination with courses offered in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies Politics & Economics And the appropriate research course to be determined in consultation with the academic advisor, selected from: HIST 470 Studies in History Credit(s): 1 - 3. HIST 480 Research Seminar Credit(s): 3. SOCI 443 Methods of Sociological Research Credit(s): 3. Note: The History: Secondary Instruction concentration prepares students for teaching the social
Daniel Christensen, Ph.D.
Chair
Christerson, Hayward, Peters, Rood Christensen, Dewey, Greene, Russell, Wamagatta Johnson, Pittle, Waller, Yuen
Professors
Associate Professor
Assistant Professors
Mission & 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 & 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 credits, 24 of which must be upper division and include:
sciences. For information see the description under the History major section of the catalog.
Survey of American Government
Credit(s): 3.
POSC 225
A 3-credit upper-division Political Science course A concentration of 15 credits 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.
United States History to 1865 United States History Since 1865
Credit(s): 3.
HIST 108 OR HIST 109
Credit(s): 3.
And
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
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