Division of Social Science

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Purpose

The Division of Social Science incorporates traditional major and minor programs that seek to promote intellectual development and a better understanding of society; its history, political systems, psychology, social structures, and human interaction not only as personal as the individual but international in scope. The division offers these academic disciplines within a liberal arts framework of Christian higher education as outlined in Campbellsville University’s stated goals.

To meet the University’s goals the division offers majors and minors in criminal justice, history, international studies, political science, psychology, sociology, and liberal arts and sciences, along with areas in crimnal justice and social studies education (with or without teaching certification) leading to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition, the division offers minors in Diversity and Community and Pre-Law, and a Legal Studies major that is in coordination with a regional law school. An Associate of Science degree is also available in certain disciplines. These programs of study are solidly grounded in the liberal arts tradition and promote intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, reading, writing, and research skills to prepare students for graduate studies, various professional schools, teacher certification, and careers outside academe.

Criminal Justice

The criminal justice curriculum is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of crime and the criminal justice system. Areas of study include law enforcement, the courts, corrections, criminology, juvenile delinquency, and victimology. The Criminal Justice programs of study stress professional ethics, human values, critical thinking, and analytical skills that prepare students for careers in various criminal justice agencies and also provides students with the foundation required for graduate school admission. Students pursuing a B.S. or B.A. may pursue the Criminal Justice Administration Area (60 hrs); the Criminal Justice Administration Major (36 hrs); or the Criminal Justice Administration Minor.

History

The history curriculum contains survey courses in American History and World Civilization which provide the student with a background for study in this subject. Offerings in American, European, and Eastern history provide the opportunity to specialize on one or more of these geographic and cultural areas. At least three hours of upper division elective hours must be in a non-American field.

Honors Interdisciplinary Program

Goals

1. To provide students with a personalized and more challenging experience within general education and upper division courses.
2. To foster an intellectual and social community among honors students and faculty that facilitates fellowship and scholarship.
3. To promote Christian excellence in academic achievement.

Campbellsville University recognizes that each student must be given the opportunity to reach his or her full intellectual potential. Part of this mission includes reaching out to exceptional students and providing them with extraordinary academic challenges. Each student who completes the program’s requirements will be recognized as an Honors Graduate at Commencement and will receive an Honors Diploma.

The Honors Program is open to all students who may benefit from it. To graduate with an Honors Diploma, students must complete the requirements listed below:

Course Requirements Credits: 21

• Honors designated courses Credits: 18
  Suggested that half of these hours are earned from general education courses and half from upper division hours.
• Honors Seminars (HON 105 , HON 305 ) Credits: 2
• Senior Capstone (HON 405 ) Credits: 1

Additional Requirements

1. Cumulative GPA of 3.3.
2. Participate in a minimum of three program activities, including monthly meetings and outings each semester.
3. Participate in a minimum of one service project with the program per semester.

Diversity and Community

This program is based on an integration of courses that already exist in Campbellsville University in order to assist students in achieving a more comprehensively diverse perspective regarding the world around them in order to create more awareness and understanding around issues of diversity. Students who graduate with this minor will be able to adequately articulate inter-related issues of diversity and apply their understanding to real world situations. Students should take 9 hours within a group, but no more than 9 within a particular group. The remaining hours should come from the list of electives. Students may also choose electives from the courses listed within the groupings as long as they do not exceed 9 hours in a particular group.

International Studies

The major and minor curriculum patterns are drawn from contemporary fields of political science and allow for a wide range of course selection. The student will be provided with as much exposure to the areas of political science as possible within the framework of the student’s interest and career objectives.

Legal Studies/ Pre-Law

Students interested in a Accelerated Bachelor/JD Program. This program allows students to complete a Bachelor Degree from Campbellsville University and a Juris Doctorate from a partner institution as little as 6 years. In order to participate in the program, students must: a) maintain an overall 3.5 GPA in all college course work, b) and meet with the Director of the program at least once per term to discuss progress towards degree completion and law school application. Students completing the degree must also be admitted into a partner institution during their junior year. Students who fail to meet these requirements may be removed from the program at the Program Director s discretion. Students in the program must pursue a minor in one of the following areas: Economics, English, History, or Political Science. Additional minors may be included with approval of the Program Director. 

Liberal Arts and Sciences/General Studies

The liberal arts and sciences program focuses on the study of humanities with eight distinct concentrations. The program offers students an opportunity to express creativity, develop interpersonal and professional communication skills, and hone critical thinking abilities while maintaining the adaptability many students require.

Political Science

The Political Science program provides students a greater understanding of the value and importance of politics and political behavior to the human experience. It uses a well-rounded curriculum that integrates experiential learning into all facets of program design.  When possible, every effort will be made to allow students to develop a customizable degree tailored to their unique interests, and develop key skills including: written communication, oral presentation, use of state of the art technology, critical thinking, and the knowledge necessary for job/graduate school placements. The Political Science program encourages its students to become more effective citizen leaders and advocates for positive change in society.

Psychology

Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate programs at Campbellsville University. Undergraduate training in psychology prepares students for a number of diverse careers including those in the mental health field, government, various areas of business, and many others. The undergraduate degree also provides students with the foundation required for entrance into graduate school.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of human groups, social interaction, and the causes and effects of social relationships. The sociology curriculum prepares students for careers that require an understanding of groups, communities, social organizations, and society. Students anticipating careers in areas such as professional ministry, business, government, teaching, and criminal justice can particularly benefit from courses in sociology. The curriculum also prepares students for graduate work in sociology. Areas of study include community, criminology, race and ethnic relations, sociological research, social stratification and mobility, and social theory.

Social Studies Education

The Social Studies Area requires a selection of courses in Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. Based in liberal arts, the Social Studies Area is a 69-hour program that offers a traditional track without teacher certification or a 72-hour program with teacher certification.

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