2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

POLS-4050 3 hours Diplomacy of the Major Powers –Sp See course description for HIST-4050 Diplomacy of the Major Powers. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, or POLS. POLS-4440 Special Topics-Political Science 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. POLS-4500 Seminar –Fa,Sp 3 hours This course exposes students to the literature in a political science field or subject in a seminar setting. The topic will vary by the professor’s expertise, but will be in some area of American politics, international studies, or political thought. POLS-4630 3 hours American Constitutional Law — Civil Liberties and Rights –Sp The United States Constitution defines the powers and scope of the American government and delineates the rights and liberties retained by the American people. This course focuses on the supreme Court’s interpretation of those rights and liberties by examining the Court’s decisions in their legal and historical contexts. Crosslisted as CRJU. Prerequisites: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture POLS-4640 3 hours American Constitutional Law — Government Powers and Federalism –Fa This course provides an in-depth analysis of landmark Supreme Court decisions pertaining to the power struggles between the three branches of government at the national level and the power struggles between the national government and state governments. In addition, this course will analyze how Supreme Court Justices interpret the Constitution and construct their opinions. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics in American Culture (even years) POLS-4800 Seminar in International Studies –Fa 3 hours A seminar/readings course intended to prepare senior students for graduate study. Through readings and discussion, students explore classical writings on international relations and international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future world. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. POLS-4930 1–3 hours Independent Study in Political Science Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Public Administration (PUAD) PUAD-3100 Public Budgeting –Fa 3 hours Analysis of public sector budgeting at all levels of government in the United States with an emphasis on budgets as reflectors of priority, power, and control. Crosslisted as POLS or PUAD. (odd years) PUAD-3390 Public Finance –Fa 3 hours A consideration of the financing of local, state, and federal governments. Much attention is given to three functions of government: stabilization, distribution, and allocation. All major taxes that are present in the United States are studied as to structure, revenue gained, and present status. Crosslisted as ECON. Prerequisite: ECON-2340 Macroeconomics. (even years) PUAD-3600 Public Administration –Fa 3 hours Introduction to public administration both as a discipline and profession, including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. Crosslisted as POLS or PUAD. PUAD-3690 Public Policy –Sp 3 hours Focus on decision making, problem solving, and methods of program analysis. Crosslisted as POLS or PUAD. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture PUAD-4300 Great Books in History and Politics –Sp 3 hours This course will require the student to read a single classic work of history and political thought (or a limited number of related works) and with other students, to closely and critically analyze the argument of the work. Crosslisted as POLS, INTL, PUAD or HIST. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture (odd years) PUAD-4440 Special Topics-Public Administration 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. PUAD-4640 Strategies for Public Administration –Fa 3 hours Designed to acquaint the advanced student in public administration or international studies with some of the policy decisions facing American government. All three levels of American government, federal, state, and local, will be examined in light of their particular relationships with foreign governments. (odd years) PUAD-4800 Applied Public Administration –Sp 3 hours Capstone course for public administration majors, involving the research of issues related to public administration in the United States from a normative and/or empirical perspective. (Fee: $80) PUAD-4970 1–3 hours Independent Study in Public Administration Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Sociology (SOC) SOC-1300 Introduction to Sociology –Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and processes of social life are studied. SOC-2200 Criminology –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the major criminological perspectives regarding crime causation. Selected notorious crimes are considered as case studies to enhance understanding of each perspective. Crosslisted as CRJU or SOC. SOC-2310 Juvenile Delinquency –Fa 3 hours Study and assessment of casual theory and problems of correction and prevention of delinquency. Crosslisted as CRJU or SOC. (Fee: $30) SOC-2330 Introduction to Social Work –Fa, Sp 3 hours See course description for SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work. SOC-2400 Marriage and the Family –Fa, Sp 3 hours A biblical theology of marriage and the family is developed as a means by which to evaluate contemporary dating, marriage, and family arrangements. A major focus of the course is upon practical application related to such topics as dating/courtship, engagement, marital adjustment, in‑law relations, communication and conflict resolution, family planning, and discipline. SOC-2840 3 hours Concepts of Chemical Dependency –Fa, Sp, Su See course description for SWK-2840. Crosslisted as CRJU, PYCH, SOC, or SWK. SOC-2900 Ethics in the Helping Professions –Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to current issues and ethical dilemmas confronting professional helpers. The course encourages development of critical thinking skills by looking at dilemmas from a multifaceted point of view. Codes of ethics for the various helping professions are reviewed and emphasis is placed on understanding these codes. The course strives to provide the student a foundation in basic concepts of ethics and values, an understanding of the complexity of ethical decision making, and a sense of how their own values affect practice. The primary focus of this course is ethics, critical thinking, decision making and self awareness. Crosslisted as SOC or SWK. SOC-3330 Social Stratification –Fa 3 hours Study of the class structure and its implications for American society. Prerequisite: SOC-1300 Introduction to Sociology. SOC-3340 Sociology of Religion –Fa 3 hours The relationship of religion to society with particular reference to contemporary movements. (even years) SOC-3420 Human Sexuality 2 hours Study of biblical content regarding human sexuality and an analysis of contemporary concepts within a framework of Christian thought. Crosslisted with PYCH-3420 Human Sexuality. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor. SOC-3710 Family and Society –Sp 3 hours This sociological study of the family examines the scientific knowledge that exists about traditional and contemporary household arrangements. Research on alternative family forms is evaluated in light of public policy decisions and a biblical view of the family. SOC-3730 Social Problems –Sp 3 hours Study of selected social problems for the purpose of developing, understanding, and exploring approaches to the social treatment of these problems within a theistic framework. SOC-3750 Social Movements –Fa, Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-3750 Social Movements. SOC-4440 Special Topics-Sociology 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. SOC-4720 Social Theory –Fa 3 hours Historical review of major sociological theorists and a critical examination of their theories from a theistic perspective. SOC-4800 Research in Sociology –Sp 3 hours Senior research paper in which each student focuses upon an issue or topic within the discipline of sociology. (Fee: $80) SOC-4910 1–3 hours Independent Study in Sociology Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. SOC-4990 Sociology Internship –Fa, Sp, Su 3–12 hours Sociology majors who participate in government service, human services, research, social service, or other approved activities related to the social sciences may earn up to 12 hours of credit. Prerequisites: ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology, PYCH-1600 General Psychology, and SOC-1300 Introduction to Sociology Social Studies Education (SSED) SSED-3800 2 hours Teaching Social Studies: Adolescent toYoung Adult –Fa An emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials that are appropriate for each teacher candidate’s discipline area. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department Chair. Interdisciplinary Studies Course Descriptions College Studies (COLL) COLL-0900 Foundations –Fa, Sp 1 hour Foundations is designed to orient students to the Cedarville University learning community, explore academic and life goals, and develop strengths to enhance academic success. The one-credit hour may not be used toward the hours needed for graduation. (Fee: $150) COLL-1010 MAP 0 hour MAP (academic probation course) — a unique avenue in which to cultivate scholarship and discipline from a holistic approach for students who are struggling academically. The course is designed to help students in the context of relationship and accountability, to enable students to learn within the dynamics of their lives, to bring concrete strategies to the learning process and to develop skills that will translate into other realms of living. (Fee: $200) Developmental (DEV) DEV-0900 Intermediate Algebra –Fa, Sp 2 hours Review of algebraic principles, which are then extended to the solution of polynomial equations, systems of linear equations, rational and radical equations, functional notation, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions with emphasis on computational proficiency. This course is designed to prepare the student for GMTH-1020 College Algebra or other mathematics courses of comparable difficulty. The class time consists of two hours of lecture and two one-hour laboratories each week. May not be applied toward the 128 semester hours needed for graduation nor toward the science and mathematics General Education Requirement. Honors (HON) Freshman Humanities Sequence: HON-1010,1020 The Making of the Modern Mind 10 hours HON-1010 The Classical and Medieval Ages 5 hours This course explores the development of historical, religious, philosophical, and artistic movements from creation to the 16th century. Emphasis is given to historical influence between intellectual eras and biblical evaluation of historical worldviews. HON-1020 5 hours Renaissance, Reformation, and Revolutions This course explores the development of historical, religious, philosophical, and artistic movements from the 16th century to the present. Emphasis is given to historical influence between intellectual eras and biblical evaluation of historical worldviews. HON-3020 Honors Seminar 2 hours Investigation of special topics that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. Seminars are focused on the liberal arts from an interdisciplinary perspective. Past offerings include: C.S. Lewis; Biblical Canon; Music and Nationalism; Change, Emergence, or Design?; and Human Personhood. This course is repeatable. Prerequisites: HON-1010 The Classical and Medieval Ages; HON-1020 Renaissance, Reformation, and Revolutions. Page 272 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 273 Course Descriptions Course Descriptions POLS-4050 – SOC-2840 SOC-2900 – HON-3020 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT