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Historical Perspectives
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HST-185   Foundations of Civilization to 16483 Hours
This course is an introduction to the foundations of civilization from the dawn of human history to the beginning of the Modern era, focusing on the religious, political, social, intellectual, and cultural attributes emphasizing the origins, rise and interactions of Western Civilization. (History majors take HST-185 and HST-190, The West and the World after 1648 in place of HST-180.) No Prerequisite. Not open to students with credit in HST-201.
HST-190   The West and the World after 16483 Hours
This course examines the development of Western Civilization from 1648 to the present, with an emphasis on the religious, political, social, intellectual, and cultural elements, as well as the encountering of non-Western peoples, cultures and civilizations. Not open to students with credit in HST-202.
HST-211   American Civilization to 18653 Hours
A survey of the intellectual, political, economic, social, aesthetic, legal, ecclesiastical, and international political patterns of American civilization from the expansion of Europe through the American Civil War. Not open to students with credit in HST-101.
HST-212   American Civilization after 18653 Hours
A survey of the intellectual, political, economic, social, aesthetic, legal, ecclesiastical, and international political patterns of American civilization from the Civil War to the present. Not open to students with credit in HST-102.
Government
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POL-100 American Government3 Hours
A study of American federal government in all its important phases with an introduction to the major fields of political science, including political thought, domestic politics, political economy, and international politics.
POL-232 Comparative Politics3 Hours
This course surveys the most important concepts, approaches and methods in the comparative study of politics. Students are introduced to comparative politics as a method of research and a field of study examining the domestic politics of governments throughout the world. Course material discusses and applies the conceptual, theoretical and methodological tools of comparative political analysis, examines the characteristics and effects of various types of contemporary political systems, and surveys the politics of and recent trends in select countries and regions throughout the world.
Psychology
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EDU-240   Educational Psychology3 Hours
A study of the learning processes, methods of evaluation, and basic classroom management techniques. Special attention is devoted to students with special needs and multicultural perspectives. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: EDU-130 and PSY-150.
PSY-150   General Psychology3 Hours
Students will be introduced to the basic schools of thought within the field of psychology. Four major aspects of psychology will then be considered: (a) theories of personality and human development, (b) stress and adaptation, (c) interpersonal relationships and (d) psychopathology and therapy. These concepts will be explored in the light of research, personal experience, and a consideration of Biblical principles that apply to the study of human behavior. Throughout this introductory overview of the field, students will be assessed in, reflect upon, discuss, and write about the insights gained about themselves.
PSY-276   Psychology of the Exceptional Learner3 Hours
This course will explore the needs of children who differ in cognitive-academic, social-emotional, physical-sensory characteristics. (Required for all Education majors.)
Sociology

(choose one of the following two courses)
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SOC-150 Principles of Sociology3 Hours
An introductory analysis of the individual in culture and society, using a biblical framework.
SOC-210 Minority Group Relations3 Hours
An analysis of dominant-minority group interaction with special emphasis given to Native American, African-American, Hispanic-American, and Asian-American minorities in our society. Meets intercultural requirement.
Economics
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ECO-213 Macroeconomics3 Hours
An introductory survey of macroeconomic theory emphasizing how the U.S. economy works as well as the role and influence of the U.S. economy in global markets. Topics include national income accounting, circular flow, short-run and long-run models of the economy, labor productivity and economic growth, inflation and unemployment, money, monetary and fiscal policy, and competing theories of the business cycle.
ECO-212 Microeconomics3 Hours
Provides a background for advanced economics courses. A special emphasis is placed upon microeconomics topics including scarcity, division of labor, the economics of the firm, demand and price elasticity, and profits and competition.
Geography
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GEO-202 Political and Cultural Geography3 Hours
An historical, cultural, and regional approach to the study of contemporary world geography. A consideration of individual countries and their problems as related to their physical and cultural environments. Meets General Education Intercultural Experience requirement but does not meet General Education Social Science requirement. Gives credit for geography or for majors in Political Science.
Electives

In addition to the courses above, 3 credit hours of electives are required in each of the areas below:

HST (Historical Perspectives; 300- or 400-level; to identify possible courses, see catalog course descriptions for courses that count toward a History major)

POL (Government)

POL (Government; 300- or 400-level)

PSY (Psychology; 300- or 400-level)

SOC (Sociology; upper- or lower-level)

SOC (Sociology; 300- or 400-level)

ECO (Economics; 300- or 400-level)

60 credit hours

* EDU-240, PSY-150, PSY-276, and ECO-213 duplicate general education or professional education requirements.

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