2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 108 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of History and Government | School of Humanities Mission Statement The goal of the Cedarville University Department of History and Government is to develop ethical, intellectually prepared, and articulate graduates who can refine and integrate an evangelical Christian worldview in their specific disciplines from a reasoned political, economic, and historical perspective, and who can then serve effectively in a diverse global community. Department Objectives 1. History and government students will evidence knowledge of the basic components of their respective academic disciplines. 2. History and government students will participate in graduate study and/or practice as professionals in public and private professions. 3. History and government students will demonstrate competence in the methods and tools of original quantitative and qualitative research and the ability to formulate and express the results. 4. History and government students will exhibit critical analysis in evaluating historical and/or contemporary issues. 5. History and government students will display the ability to integrate biblical truth with their academic disciplines through the investigation and study of society. Personal Requirements A solid high school college-preparatory program provides an excellent background for students entering the various majors in the department. Department Requirements To graduate with a degree from the department of history and government, students must earn a cumulative average of 2.0 or higher and a “C-” or higher in all courses required by their selected major. In addition, all majors must complete the following: 1. Complete a senior research project under the direction of a faculty advisor. This research project will also be directed by a three-member committee that shall be selected with the advice of their research director and will include at least one professional member outside the department of history and government. 2. A presentation of selective senior research projects presented to invited faculty, students, and guests. 3. Complete the Major Fields Test (ETS) in their area at the scheduled time during spring semester of their senior year (as appropriate). Technical Resources A large number of computer software programs are available to students, including: • A variety of presentation programs • Database programs • JStor Research Database • Spreadsheet programs • Statistical analysis programs • Various search engines • Word processing programs • Web and HTML programs Several of the department programs prepare students for careers directly following graduation. Through a variety of modalities (including field work and class presentation by practitioners), students are able to network with actual career representatives and on occasion be exposed to the technologies being utilized by a career area Programs of Study The department of history and government offers the following programs of study: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: • American Studies • History • History and Political Science • International Studies — Social Science • Political Science • Prelaw • Public Administration • Social Studies Education — Integrated Minors • Church History • History • International Studies — Social Science • Political Science • Public Administration • Public Policy