2005-2006 Academic Catalog

202 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Sociology The sociology major examines the social interaction of individuals in groups, organizations, and institutions. Particular attention is given to the cultural environment in which people live. Courses evaluate the influence of that environment and the relationships established in them, in light of scriptural norms and a Biblical view of God, society, and the individual . Course requirements involve 41 semester hours including: ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology ...................................... 3 GSS-3610 Introduction to Research Methodology ............. 3 GSS-3620 Advanced Research Methodology .................... 3 PYCH-1600 General Psychology ........................................ 3 PYCH-3690 Social Psychology ........................................... 3 SOC-2300 Principles of Sociology ...................................... 3 SOC-3730 Social Problems ............................................... 3 SOC-3750 Social Movements ............................................. 3 *SOC-4410 Research in Sociology .................................... 3 SOC-4720 Social Theory ..................................................... 3 Elective hours in Sociology ............................................... 11 * Capstone Course SociologyMajor CurriculumSummary Proficiency Requirements ...................................................... 0-6 Other General Education Requirements ........................... 43-51 Sociology Major Requirements ............................................... 41 Electives ............................................................................. 36-44 Total (minimum, not includingproficiency) ........................ 128 AcompletedescriptionoftheGeneralEducationRequirements isfoundonpage18 SuggestedFour-YearCurriculum for a Major in Sociology First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought ........................................... 3 BEGE-1720Spiritual Formation ........................................................ 3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................... 3 ENG-1400Composition ..................................................................... 3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture ........................................ 3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities ........................................ 3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life ........................... 1 PYCH-1600 General Psychology ..................................................... 3 Biological Sciences Elective .......................................................... 3.5 History Elective ................................................................................. 3 Literature Elective ............................................................................. 3 Physical Education Activity Elective ................................................ 1 Total ............................................................................................ 32.5 Second year: ANTH-1800 Cultural Anthropology .................................................. 3 BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature .............................................. 3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature ............................................ 3 SOC-2300 Principles of Sociology ................................................... 3 SOC-3730 Social Problems .............................................................. 3 Physical Science Elective ............................................................. 3.5 Sociology Elective ............................................................................ 3 Electives ........................................................................................... 9 Total ............................................................................................ 30.5 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development ............................... 2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration ................................... 2 GSS-3610 Introduction to Research Methodology .......................... 3 GSS-3620 Advanced Research Methodology ................................ 3 PYCH-3690 Social Psychology ........................................................ 3 SOC-3750 Social Movements .......................................................... 3 Sociology Electives .......................................................................... 6 Electives ........................................................................................... 9 Total ............................................................................................... 31 Fourth year: SOC-4410 Research in Sociology ................................................... 3 SOC-4720 Social Theory ................................................................. 3 Sociology Elective ............................................................................ 2 Electives ......................................................................................... 26 Total ............................................................................................... 34 Faculty members willingly set aside time to assist students.