2020-21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours This course will cover the development of Western European history and politics from approximately the year 1900 to the present. Concentration will be on the great European powers, but will include the smaller states. The political, economic, and social histories of the nations of Europe will be covered, as well as several macro-European issues. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) GEO-3510 3 hours World Regional Geography —Western Hemisphere –Fa Spatial survey of various regions in the western hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. GEO-3520 3 hours World Regional Geography — Eastern Hemisphere –Sp Survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. GEO-4440 Special Topics-Geography 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. GEO-4920 1–3 hours Independent Study in Geography 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. General Social Science (GSS) GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course serves as an introductory study of America’s constitution and political institutions, with emphases on political participation, political culture, and public policy. (Fee: $5) GSS-1350 Career Options –Sp 1 hour The course is designed to help students understand the connection between their chosen major and possible career aspirations. Skills, interests, values, and an appreciation for a biblical view of work are all critical parts of identifying a potential vocation. To aid students as they create a Career Map, this course will use valid, proven asessments and expose students to professionals in a variety of fields. (Fee $60) GSS-3630 4 hours Data Analysis and Research Methodology –Fa, Sp This course will train social science students in the use of statistical techniques that range from central tendency through bivariate regression, and it introduces students to the primary issues of research methodology, which includes levels of measurement, sampling, internal and external validity, and reliability. Students must also master the use of one piece of statistical software. Prerequisite: students must have satisfied Cedarville’s mathematics proficiency requirement before enrolling in GSS-3630. GSS-3640 3 hours Qualitative Methodology and Reasoning –Fa, Sp This is a course designed to introduce the students in the social sciences to qualitative, nonstatistical research methods. It includes qualitative, nonstatistical research methods. It includes qualitative research design, literature review, the interpretation of qualitative data, ethnographic methodology, proper methods of observation, interviewing and coding, testing the reliability of data, triangulation, and applying objective criteria to data. Included is an actual research project based on the material in the course. GSS-3650 Quantitative Methodology –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course satisfies the statistics and research methodology requirements for several social science majors at Cedarville University. The goals of the course are to introduce students to descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and methods and to familiarize them with quantitative methodology within the social sciences. Prerequisites: GSS-3640 Qualitative Methodology and Reasoning. GSS-3810,3820 1 hour each Clinical Teaching in the Social Sciences –Fa, Sp Practical, off-campus, formal education experience in which a student is assigned to assist a secondary education instructor in teaching responsibilities. A student will be expected to participate for 30 clock hours for each semester hour of credit. A student may arrange to do either of the following with the director of this experience in their discipline: 1. One 30-hour experience for two different semesters. 2. A 60-hour experience for one semester. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program . GSS-4810 Policy Formation –Fa 3 hours A core course of the D.C. Semester focusing on policy formation and encouraging appropriate appreciation for and analysis of that process from a biblically informed perspective. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the D.C. Semester program. GSS-4820 Biblical Principles and Governance –Fa 3 hours A core course of the D.C. Semester focusing on biblical principles related to the role of government, the responsibilities of citizens, and the evaluation of critical issues within the political system. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the D.C. Semester program. GSS-4900 Senior Research –Sp 3 hours Senior capstone thesis course in which students engage in original research and writing for the completion and defense of thesis before a committee of professors. Course emphasizes substantive cross-disciplinary and biblical integration within research topic. Crosslisted with INTL. Prerequisite: GSS-3640 Qualitative Methodology and Reasoning; or permission of instructor. (Fee: $80) GSS-4990 Social Science/History Internship 1–16 hours Majors who participate in government service, historical research, public administration, international studies, criminal justice, or other approved activities related to the social sciences may earn up to 16 hours of credit. History (HIST) HIST-1110 United States History I –Fa, Sp 3 hours Survey and analysis of the development of the United States from the colonial period through Reconstruction. The course examines ethnic, social, military, political, economic, and ideological themes in order to achieve a broad understanding of American civilization to 1877. Attention is given to the dominant Christian influences that have tended to shape our cultural, social, and political development. HIST-1120 United States History II –Fa, Sp 3 hours Survey and analysis of the development of the United States from the Reconstruction Era to the present. The course examines ethnic, social, military, political, economic, and ideological themes in order to achieve a broad understanding of American civilization since 1877. Attention is given to the dominant Christian influences that have tended to shape our cultural, social, and political development. HIST-2010 History of Civilization I –Fa, Sp 3 hours Survey of human history and ideas from the advent of civilized life in the Ancient Near East to the Reformation Era. It presents religious, social, political, and general intellectual developments of humans from a Christian interpretive perspective. Page 280 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions GEO-3230 – HIST-2010 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT