Social Studies Major (A)
Though the course of study in social studies is primarily aimed at preparing candidates for a life of service as teachers, it also is very helpful to those seeking preparation for law or other leadership positions in the church and world. Students will acquire the ability to use important concepts that describe and explain individual and human characteristics, both now and in the past. They will learn and develop skills in observing and analyzing a wide range of social behavior, as well as gain an understanding of the ways in which social structure and rules both frustrate and enhance individual perceptions. In addition, they will develop critical skills that will help them to gather and communicate social information. They will learn the major social and behavioral science concepts and skills and therefore become more effective leaders and servants. Finally, the curriculum places a strong emphasis on participation in society as productive citizens, ones who are able to "rule and be ruled finely" as people of God in the world.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Apply key social science concepts in a variety of situations
- Develop coherent historical narratives based on appropriate evidence
- Analyze public issues using social science concepts and historical connections
- Formulate solutions to public issues and social problems based on frameworks that incorporate multiple social sciences and historical narratives
- Use social science and historical research processes to contribute to the discussion and formulation of social policy
- Participate actively in public life as an effective citizen with a servant-leader's perspective
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 39 | |
| Minor Required (minimum 18 credits) | 18 | |
| Electives | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECON 222 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 231 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 220 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG XXX Geography Elective | 3 | |
| HIST 153 | American Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 161 | History and Worldviews of the Western World | 3 |
| POLS 201 | American Government | 3 |
| POLS XXX Choose any upper level political science | 3 | |
| HIST 490 | History Seminar | 3 |
| Electives - Choose a minimum of 12 credits from courses with the following prefixes: | 12 | |
| General Psychology | ||
Recommended SOC Course: | ||
| Urban Society | ||
ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLS | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |