1999-2000 Academic Catalog

The ctmiculum of the Department of Social Sciences and History is composed of history, sociology, geography, 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 includes historical perspective, spatial aware– ness, comprehension of political systems, knowledge of man in a sociocultural context, and study of the nature of an increasingly urban society. 3. Provide the student with the prerequisites for responsible 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 the student to practice as a eating believer in a human service profession, such as social work, criminal justice, and public administration with a focus upon diverse sociocultural settings. Murray Murdoch, Chairman: Professor of History. Education: B.Th., Baptist Bible Seminary, 1960; M.A., No1ihwestem Univer– sity, 1962; Hist01y Faculty Fellow, No1ihwestem University, 1963; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1971. At Cedarville since 1965. Joseph Halsey, 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, Associate 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; Pennsylvania State University, summer, 1981; St. Joseph's University, summer, 1982; University of Houston, summer, 1984. At Cedarville since 1973. Gerson Moreno-Riano, Assistant Professor of Political Science. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1994; M.A., University of Cincinnati, 1998; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1999. At Cedarville since 1999. Robert Pan, 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 Instructor 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 Instmctor of Social Sciences. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1983; M.A., Wheaton College, 1988; Ph.D., Ohio University, 1996. 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, Associate Professor of Social Work; Social Work Program Director. Education: B.S. andB.S.W., Philadelphia College of Bible, 1985; M.S.W., Temple University, 1987. At Cedarville since 1991. Deanna Throop, Assistant Professor of Social Work. Education: B.A., Azusa Pacific University, 1991; M.S.W., California State University, 1994. At Cedarville since 1997. Susan Warner, Assistant Professor of Sociology. Education: B.A., Baldwin-Wallace Collge, 1994; M.A. University of Akron, 1996; Ph.D., University of Akron, 1999. At Cedarville since 1999. 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 study, Temple University, 1966-68; M.S., The American University, 1970; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Arlington, 1987; postdoctoral sh1dy, The University of Texas at Dallas, 1987-88. At Cedarville since 1992. 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. Allen Monroe, Professor Emeritus 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 sh1dy, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1978. At Cedarville since 1965. Department chairman Dr. J..;furray Murdoch, an author and pastor, teaches United States histmy courses at the College.