1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Purpose The curriculum of the Department of Social Sciences and History is composed of history, sociology, geogra– phy, political science, public administration, social work, and criminal justice. This department seeks to: 1. Present to the student the origin and development of ideas and institutions. 2. Aid the student in gaining a better understanding of the world which would include historical perspective, spatial awareness, comprehension of political systems, the knowledge of man in a socio-cultural context, and the study of the nature of an increasingly urban society. 3. Provide the student with the prerequisites for respon– sible civic participation. 4. Expose the student to the complexities of the public sector in modern life and the possibilities of careers in local, state, and national government. 5. Acquaint the student with a practical appreciation of the methods and tools of original research. 6. Provide the student with an opportunity to formulate and express the results of investigation and study. 7. Aid the student in developing a Christian world-and– life view through the integration of Biblical principles with the subject matter of the academic disciplines. 8. Prepare students to practice as caring believers in human service professions, such as social work, criminal justice, and public administration with a focus upon diverse socio-cultural settings. Cedan•ille graduates attend excellent law schools around the nation. 1995 graduates, John Cooley, Amy Clark, and Adam Wilson are preparing for the legal profession at Washington and Lee University, Indiana University, and Wake Forest University, respectively. Faculty Murray Murdoch, Chai1111an: Professor of History. Education: B.Th., Baptist Bible Seminary, 1960; M.A., Northwestern Univer– sity, 1962; History Faculty Fellow, Northwestern University, 1963; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1971. At Cedarville since 1965. Joseph Halsey, Associate Professor of Political Science. Education: B.A., Morehead State University, 1965; M.Ed., Xavier University, 1969; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1990. At Cedarville since 1970. Donald Hanna, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Education: B.A., Indiana University, 1959. M.A., University of Illinois, 1969. Senior Police Management Institute, 1988. At Cedarville since 1995. Nelson Henning, Assistant Professor of Social Work. Education: B.S.W., Southern Illinois University, 1976; M.S.W., University of Illinois, 1977; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1986. At Cedarville since 1994. James McGoldrick, Professor of History. Education: B.S., Temple University, 1961; M.A., Temple University, 1964; graduate study, Dropsie University, 1962; St. Joseph's College, 1968; University of Arkansas, 1969; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 1974; postdoctoral study, University of Scranton, 1977; Pennsylva– nia State University, sununer, 1981; St. Joseph's University, summer, 1982; University of Houston, summer, 1984. At Cedarville since 1973. Allen Monroe, Professor of Social Science. Education: B.A., Shelton College, 1957; graduate study, University of Florida, 1958; M.A., Montclair State College, 1965; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1970; postdoctoral study, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1978. At Cedarville since 1965. Robert Parr, Professor of Sociology. Education: B.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist College, 1967; M.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, 1970; M.A., Michigan State University, 1982; M.S.W., The Ohio State University, 1990; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1987. At Cedarville since 1980. Donald Rickard, Vice President for Student Services; Adjunct Instrnctor of Social Science. Education: B.A., Central State College, 1963; M.A., Eastern Michigan University, 1968. At Cedarville since 1970. Carl Ruby, Associate Dean of Students; Adjunct Instructor of Social Sciences. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1983; M.A., Wheaton College, 1988; Graduate study, Ohio University, 1992. At Cedarville since 1988. Kevin Sims, Associate Professor of Political Science. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1974; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1978; Ph.D., The Claremont Graduate School, 1991. At Cedarville since 1990. Cynthia Sutter-Tkel, Assistant Professor of Social Work. Social Work Program Director. Education: B.S. and B.S.W., Philadelphia College of Bible, 1985; M.S.W., Temple University, 1987. At Cedarville since 1991. Robert Wiggins, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Administration. Education: B.Th., Baptist Bible College and Seminary, 1964; B.A., Olivet Nazarene College, 1966; graduate stndy, Temple University, 1966-68; M.S., The American University, 1970; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Arlington, 1987; post– doctoral study, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1987-88. At Cedarville since 1992. Ralph Gale, Associate Professor Emeritus of History. Education: Graduate, Moody Bible Institute, 1937; Th.B., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1943; M.A., Loyola University, 1961; graduate study, Loyola University, 1960-61; Miami University, 1962. At Cedarville from 1961 to 1973. Cleveland McDonald, Professor Emeritus of Sociology. Educa– tion: Graduate, Moody Bible Institute, 1945; B.A., James Millikin University, 1948; graduate study, Oklahoma State University, 1948; M.Litt., University of Pittsburgh, 1956; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1966. At Cedarville from 1957 to 1976.