"Even before Bio/a became a university, I applied to the institution hoping for a true university education. I was not disappointed. Through the process ofmy undergraduate studies, my appreciation of the world and its knowledge steadily grew around a core of the precepts ofGod's Word." Robert Gendler History Graduate
Department of History and Geography Dietrich Buss , Ph.D., Chair
upper division history. History majors with a departmental grade point average of 3.5 or better are eligible. Candidates for honors will be required to meet all history major requirements: the program will count as six units of work (see 490 , 491). A history department Honors Award (monetary prize) will be given annual ly for the outstanding thesis. MAJOR IN AMERICAN STUDIES The rich diversity of American life throughout its history pro vides the central focus for American studies. The American studies curriculum has been designed with careful concern for flexibility, offering the student a wide variety of choices. Those who wish a broad interdisciplinary study of American culture, institutions and society will especially appreciate the major. In particular , the major is directed toward producing a specialist in the field of American civilization. Through the basic core required of all students in the major , a firm grounding in the social, intellectual , political, religious and literary life of the nation is provided. Additionally , the program encourages objec tive and critical thinking in a context of Christian values and commitment. The wide exposure which this major offers will be particularly significant in preparation for the ministry , law , teaching , journalism and graduate study. Major requirements: 30 units beyond the general education requirement of which 24 must be upper division. 12 units of history from the following: 307 , 308 , 310 (required), 320 , 322 , 360, 401, 402 (required) , 405. 18 units to be taken from the following: History 2 JO; Geography (North America) 31 0; Com munication 340; Economics 201 ; English 360 (required) ; Inter cultural Studies 321 , 467; Philosophy 404; Political Science 200 (required) , 320, 400 , 405 , 406 ; Sociology 320 , 342 , 346 , 362. Other courses may be included with the consent of the department. JOO THE WEST AND THE WORLD (4) Highlights in the development of Western Civilization from its foundations in the ancient Middle East to the present. Examina tion of the cultural contributions made in the arts , sciences, government and religion and their influence on the history of the Western World. Three hours lecture , one hour discussion. Alter nate route for meeting History JOO requirement is Humanities 230. 110 THEMES IN WESTERN CIYILIZATION (2) Special topics and themes in Western civilization to include: History and the Biblical Record; Shapers of the Western Heritage; Turning Points in History. 200 UNITED STATES HISTORY (4) Growth and development of United States from its colonial foundations to present. Assessment of influence of Puritans , colonial experience, the Constitution, national and sectional ten sions . Civil War, immigration, industrialization, urbanization, twentieth century wars , and an expansive economy in shaping the American mind and American international relations. Three
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Professor: Iwata Associate Professors: D. Buss , A. Carden , Wilshire , Young
Objectives: Department objectives are to increase the general knowledge in and understanding of history , to encourage ana lytical thinking in dealing with historical problems, including the relationship of Christianity to culture , to enhance proficiency in research and writing , and to stimulate interest in the reading of literature bearing on the discipline. Offerings in geography are designed to develop understanding of and appreciation for the physical and cultural landscapes . Emphasis is on regional stud ies. Those interested in acquiring a background in physical geography are urged to take Physical Science and Geography Survey IOI. HISTORY Department Major: 30 units beyond the general education re quirement , of which 24 must be upper division including 327 , 480 or 490 and 491. Political Science 200 is required as a supporting course. Concentration of 12 units of course work in one of the following areas: Asian Civilization, Civilization of the Americas or European Civilization. History majors preparing for graduate school should include a foreign language in their program with advice of the department. Department Minor: 18 units beyond the general education re quirements , of which 12 must be upper division. The student is advised to take at least 12 units in one area of concentration. Minors may be structured in connection with the humanities and social science majors. See the descriptions of the respective departments for particulars. It is recommended that those seeking a teaching credential will fulfill the requirements in history from the following courses: 312 , 402 , 403,410 , 424. History Honors Program: This program is designed for senior history majors who desire to undertake a year-long independent research project under an individual professor, culminating in an honors thesis . Students who are a few units short of senior standing may petition the chairman for admission into the Honors Program. Students entering the program must have 15 units of
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