2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

CRJU-4500 Comparative Criminal Justice –Sp 3 hours This course has been developed to provide students basic knowledge and understanding of criminal justice from an international/comparative perspective. The course will consist of study of historical legal traditions and the influence of those traditions on modern criminal justice processes and transnational criminal justice agencies. Prerequisites: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. (odd years) CRJU-4630 3 hours American Constitutional Law — Civil Liberties and Rights –Sp The United States Constitution defines the powers and scope of the American government and delineates the rights and liberties retained by the American people. This course focuses on the Supreme Court’s interpretation of those rights and liberties by examining the Court’s decisions in their legal and historical contexts. Crosslisted as POLS. Prerequisites: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture CRJU-4900 Research Issues in Criminal Justice –Fa 3 hours This is a capstone course for criminal justice majors. The course will usually focus on a significant issue in contemporary criminal justice. Major papers will be presented by individual students on sub-categories of the primary topic. Additionally, the course will prepare a project that will be presented in a public forum. Prerequisite: senior status as a CRJU major. (Fee: $80) CRJU-4960 1–3 hours Independent Study in Criminal Justice Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Geography (GEO) GEO-3040 3 hours History and Politics of the British Isles and Canada –Sp This course examines three countries: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Canada. After an extensive topical history along with a discussion of major prime ministers who served in the 19th and 20th centuries, this course also investigates contemporary issues including foreign policy, recent political debates, secessionist problems in Scotland and Quebec, membership in the European Union, and the ongoing structural changes to government. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, and POLS. (odd years) GEO-3080 History of Russia and Eastern Europe –Fa 3 hours The course will cover not only Soviet history but also major events of Russian history up to the Bolshevik Revolution. Soviet history will be studied in detail, with attention given to the development of non-Russian peoples in the empire. The political, economic, social, and foreign policy aspects of Soviet history will all be covered, emphasizing Perestroika and the Soviet collapse. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS GEO-3200 History and Politics of Latin America –Fa 3 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments that have shaped contemporary Latin America. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) GEO-3210 History and Politics of Asia –Sp 3 hours Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of Asia from the 18th century to the present. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years) GEO-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East –Sp 3 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped the contemporary Middle Eastern states. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours This course will cover the development of Western European history and politics from approximately the year 1900 to the present. Concentration will be on the great European powers, but will include the smaller states. The political, economic, and social histories of the nations of Europe will be covered, as well as several macro-European issues. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) GEO-3510 3 hours World Regional Geography —Western Hemisphere –Fa Spatial survey of various regions in the western hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. GEO-3520 3 hours World Regional Geography — Eastern Hemisphere –Sp Survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. GEO-4440 Special Topics-Geography 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. GEO-4920 1–3 hours Independent Study in Geography Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. General Social Science (GSS) GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course serves as an introductory study of America’s constitution and political institutions, with emphases on political participation, political culture, and public policy. (Fee: $5) GSS-1350 Career Options –Sp 1 hour The course is designed to help students understand the connection between their chosen major and possible career aspirations. Skills, interests, values, and an appreciation for a biblical view of work are all critical parts of identifying a potential vocation. To aid students as they create a Career Map, this course will use valid, proven asessments and expose students to professionals in a variety of fields. (Fee $60) GSS-3630 4 hours Data Analysis and Research Methodology –Fa, Sp This course will train social science students in the use of statistical techniques that range from central tendency through bivariate regression, and it introduces students to the primary issues of research methodology, which includes levels of measurement, sampling, internal and external validity, and reliability. Students must also master the use of one piece of statistical software. Prerequisite: students must have satisfied Cedarville’s mathematics proficiency requirement before enrolling in GSS-3630. GSS-3640 3 hours Qualitative Methodology and Reasoning –Fa, Sp This is a course designed to introduce the students in the social sciences to qualitative, nonstatistical research methods. It includes qualitative, nonstatistical research methods. It includes qualitative research design, literature review, the interpretation of qualitative data, ethnographic methodology, proper methods of observation, interviewing and coding, testing the reliability of data, triangulation, and applying objective criteria to data. Included is an actual research project based on the material in the course. 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 293 Course Descriptions CRJU-4500 – GSS-3640 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT