2001-2002 Academic Catalog

Purpose The cmTiculum 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 sh1dent with a practical appreciation of the methods and tools of original research. 6. Provide the sh1dent with an opportunity to formulate and express the results of investigation and study. 7. Aid the sh1dent 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 caring believer in a human service profession, such as social work, criminal justice, and public administration with a focus upon diverse socioculh1ral settings. Faculty Murl'ay Murdoch, Chairman: Professor of History. Education: B.Th., Baptist Bible Seminary, 1960; M.A., Northwestern Univer– sity, 1962; Hist01y Faculty Fellow, Northwestern University, 1963; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1971. At Cedarville since 1965. Donald Hanna, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. Ed11catio11: B.A., Indiana University, 1959; M.A., University ofillinois, 1969; Senior PoliceManagement 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. George Huff, Assistant Professor of Social Work. Education: M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1977; B.A., Ashland University, 1973. At Cedarville since 2000. Frank Jenista, Professor oflnternational Studies. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., University of Dayton, 1970; Ph.D., University ofMichigan, 1978. At Cedarville since 2000. Thomas Mach, Associate Professor ofHist01y. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1988; M.A., Cleveland State University, 1989; Ph.D., University of Akron, 1996. At Cedarville since 2000. Gerson Moreno-Riafio, Assistant Professor of Political Science. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 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 Seminaiy, 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. David Rich, Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Political Science. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1983; M.P.A., University of Dayton, 1988; D.P.A. A.B.D., Western Michigan University. At Cedarville since 2000. Kevin Sims, Associate Professor of Political Science. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 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. Susan Warner, Assistant Professor of Sociology. Education: B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College, 1994; M.A., University ofAkron, 1996; Ph.D., University of Akron, 2000. At Cedarville since 1999. Robert Wiggins, Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Adminis– tration. 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 study, The University ofTexas at Dallas, 1987-88. At Cedarville since 1992. Joseph Halsey, Professor Emeritus of Political Science. Education: B.A., Morehead State University, 1965; M.Ed., Xavier University, 1969; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1990. At Cedarville from 1970 to 2000. Cleveland McDonald, Professor Emeritus of Sociology. Education: graduate, Moody Bible Institute, 1945; B.A., James MillilcinUniversity, 1948; graduate study, Oklahoma State University, 1948; M.Litt., University ofPittsburgh, 1956; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1966. At Cedarville from 1957 to 1976. James McGoldrick, Professor Emeritus ofHist01y. 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 from 1973 to 2001. Allen Monroe, Professor Emeritus of Social Science. Education: B.A., Shelton College, 1957; graduate study, University ofFlorida, 1958; M.A., Montclair State College, 1965; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1970; postdoctoral study, Westminster Theological Semi– naiy, 1978. At Cedarville since 1965. Department chairman Dr. lvfurray A111rdoch, an author and pastor, teaches United States histmy courses at the University.