Social Science
Description of the Major. The social science major offers students an opportunity to study human beings by applying the methodology of science to the subject of our behavior as individuals and in groups. The social sciences share the search for general characteristics or patterns of human behavior rather than a concern for particular persons or institutions. Each of the four social sciences—history, political science, sociology, and economics—brings its own set of questions to the major and offers a different arena of human activity for observation and experiment. Social science majors will have a clearer understanding of how human beings function in community, how they organize to accomplish common goals, and how they seek to manage the production and exchange of goods and services. Students will also explore the normative questions of how individuals can live together and promote the work of the Kingdom of God.
Distinctive Features. Students may select certain emphases which will best serve them individually. The major provides a broader program than can be found in any single subject major. It may serve as preparation for seminary, as a teaching field, or in some cases, as preparation for graduate study in the field of greatest emphasis.
Career Choices. A degree in social science can lead to many interesting and challenging areas, including social work, law, health sciences, missions, ministry, business, government, and teaching.
Requirements for a Major: 48 units
Must complete one full area A-D (20 units); twelve units each in two other areas A-D (24 units); plus four units in fourth area A-D (4 units). Must complete at least 20 units of the required 48 units at the upper-division level regardless of which area (A-D) is chosen as the principle (20 unit) concentration.
A. Economics and Business: 20 units
- EB 11 Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
- EB 12 Principles of Microeconomics (4)
- Two of the following: 8 units
- EB 102 Intermediate Microeconomics (4)
- EB 103 History of Economic Thought (4)
- EB 135 Money and Banking (4)
- EB 137 Intermediate Macroeconomics (4)
- Upper-Division EB Elective: 4 units
B. History: 20 units
- HIS 1 Introduction to History (4)
- HIS 198 Historical Method, Bibliography and Research (4)
- One of the following: 4 units
- HIS 140 European Politics and Diplomacy Since 1789 (4)
- HIS 141 European Society and Culture Since 1789 (4)
- HIS 142 European Intellectual History 1650-Present (4)
- One of the following: 4 units
- HIS 171 Colonial and Revolutionary America (4)
- HIS 173 Civil War and Reconstruction America (4)
- HIS 175 Recent America (4)
- Additional HIS Elective: 4 units
C. Political Science: 20 units
- POL 1 Principles of Political Science (4)
- POL 4 Introduction to International Politics (4)
- POL 10 American Government (4)
- Upper-Division POL Electives: 8 units
D. Sociology: 20 units
- SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (4)
- SOC 171 Sociological Theory (4)
- Upper-Division SOC Electives: 12 units
Social Science Single Subject Credential Waiver Major: 72 units
Required Basic Core: 40 units
- GEO 1 World Geography (4)
- IS 16 World Civilization I (4)
- IS 17 World Civilization II (4)
- EB 11 Principles of Macroeconomic (4)
- EB 12 Principles of Microeconomics (4)
- HIS 7 United States to 1877 (4)
- HIS 8 United States 1877-Present (4)
- HIS/POL 178 California Experience (4)
- POL 10 American Government (4)
- One of the following: (4)
- AN 115 Peoples and Cultures (4)
- PSY 1 General Psychology (4)
- SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (4)
Required Breadth: 32 units
- RS 142 World Religions (4)
- One of the following: (4)
- HIS 140 European Politics and Diplomacy Since 1789 (4)
- HIS 141 European Society and Culture Since 1789 (4)
- HIS 142 European Intellectual History (1650-Present) (4)
- One of the following: (4) (Modern Non-Europe)
- HIS 83 Modern China and Japan (4)
- HIS 162 Modern and Contemporary Latin America (4)
- HIS 181 The Islamic World, 1500-Present (4)
- HIS 185 Imperialism and Independence (4)
- One of the following: (4) (Prior to 1500)
- HIS 121 Medieval Mediterranean (4)
- HIS 133 European States and Peoples 1350-1750 (4)
- HIS 134 European Intellectual and Cultural History 1350-1650 (4)
- HIS 161 Latin America to Independence (4)
- HIS 180 The Islamic World 600-1500 (4)
- One U.S. Colonial: (4)
- HIS 171 Colonial and Revolutionary America (4)
- One 20th Century America: (4)
- HIS 175 Recent America (4)
- One of the following: (4)
- POL 4 Introduction to International Politics (4)
- POL 122 Comparative Politics: Europe (4)
- POL 123 Comparative Politics: East Asia (4)
- POL 124 Comparative Politics: Developing Nations (4)
- One of the following: (4)
- POL 102 State & Community Politics (4)
- POL 104 Constitutional Law (4)
- POL 111 American Foreign Policy (4)
- POL 132 The American Political Experience (4)
- Preparation of a Portfolio under Supervision of Academic Advisor
Lower-Division Course Description
(Both courses may not be taken for credit)
GEO 1 World Geography (4) A survey of the physical, demographic, and political features of the world with additional discussion of their historic impact and development.
GEO 2 Cultural Geography (2) A survey of the demographic and political topography of the world.