BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY STUDIES
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, PhD, Chair

The goal of the Biblical and Ministry Studies major is to provide lay and ordained leadership for the Church of Jesus Christ in the service of the world. The approach will be academically rigorous, inherently practical, ecumenical and non-sectarian in character. Graduates may exercise leadership in a variety of settings: congregations, college campuses, schools, community-based agencies, international mission fields, medical and/or military settings. Students may utilize the Religion and Philosophy Option to prepare for theological seminary in view of ordained ministry or for university graduate study in religious studies or philosophy. Students who complete some options (children and youth, drama, media, or music) may combine them with other major and minor academic programs. Students who complete those same options will contribute to more facets of church ministry and/or will find greater vocational flexibility when they complete one or more additional ministry skill areas (see options).

• master Biblical content commensurate with an undergraduate level of study;
• employ various scholarly methods for investigating the Bible that results in critical thinking and writing about the sacred text, its multiple literary forms, the historical setting out of which it arises, the history of its interpretation and its application in our world today;
• acquire a competence to articulate the doctrines of various historically-Christian theological and ecclesiastical traditions;
• analyze the relationship between Christian faith and other major world religions;
• utilize domestic and international mission experiences as laboratories for learning the content of the Bible, for reflection on personal ministry formation, and for the analysis of and engagement with pressing global and social concerns;
• practice and hone written and oral communication skills for professional competence in ministry or in preparation for theological seminary;
• engage in substantive reflection on the relationship between theory and practice in the various options (children and youth, drama, media, music, and international missions);
• integrate critical reading, academic analysis and professional skill development with the performance of ministry in congregations or campus ministries while they are enrolled in the departmental practicum and in the disciplinary internship;
• develop a personal mission statement that articulates application of a worldview consistent with the many expressions of historic Christianity;
• cooperate with the Office of the Chaplain of the College to provide student leadership for campus and community ministry for the purpose of spiritual formation; and
• satisfy the recommendations of the Association of Theological Schools for admission to seminary or divinity school when they complete the religion and philosophy major.

BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY STUDIES MAJOR (CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY OPTION)


BMS 105 3 Introduction to the Old Testament......................1F
    106 3 Introduction to the New Testament......................1S
    205 3 Hebrew Prophets........................................2 or 3
    206 3 Jesus..................................................2 or 3
    225 3 The Ministry and Literature of Paul....................2 or 3
    305 3 Christian Faith........................................2 or 3
    366 3 Church Leadership Practicum............................3
    465 6 Internship.............................................4
    ___ 6 Any two BMS Courses....................................3 or 4
    ___
COM 228 3 Business and Professional Speaking.....................1
ENG 329 3 Business and Technical Writing.........................3
    ___ 3 One Course to be selected from: ENG 227, 356, 406 or
    456..........................................................2 to 4
PSY 105 3 Introduction to Psychology.............................1
    201 3 Developmental Psychology: Birth to Twelve Years........2
    202 3 Developmental Psychology: The Adolescent ..............2 or 3
    205 3 Personality............................................2 or 3
    206 3 Adjustment.............................................2 to 4
    209 3 Exceptional Individual.................................2 to 4
    215 3 Violence and Survival..................................3 or 4
    406 3 Psychotherapy..........................................4
SLR 106-306 1-3 SLR Mission and Service Trips....................1 to 4
SOC 105 3 Principles of Sociology................................1
    306 3 The Family.............................................4

73-75 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the
General Education Requirements must be completed.

Students who complete the Children and Youth Ministry Option will contribute to more facets of the church ministry and/or will find greater vocational flexibility when they complete one or more of the following additional ministry skill areas:
COM 101, 105, 110 and 337
MUS 206 or 207 and at least two additional MUS electives
THE 105, 106, 201, and 305

BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY STUDIES MAJOR (DRAMA MINISTRY OPTION)


BMS 105 3 Introduction to the Old Testament......................1F
    106 3 Introduction to the New Testament......................1S
    205 3 Hebrew Prophets........................................2 or 3
    206 3 Jesus..................................................2 or 3
    225 3 The Ministry and Literature of Paul....................2 or 3
    305 3 Christian Faith........................................2 or 3
    366 3 Church Leadership Practicum............................3
    465 6 Internship.............................................4
    ___ 6 Any two BMS Courses....................................3 or 4
    ___
COM 228 3 Business and Professional Speaking.....................1
ENG 329 3 Business and Technical Writing.........................3
    ___ 3 One Course to be selected from: ENG 227, 356, 406 or
    456..........................................................2 to 4
SLR 106-306 1-3 SLR Mission and Service Trips....................1 to 4
THE 105 3 Introduction to Theater................................1
    106 3 Theatre Production.....................................1
    195 3 Church Drama: Performance..............................2 to 4
    201 3 Acting for the Stage...................................2
    250 3 Liturgical Drama.......................................3 or 4
    297 1-3 Directed Theatre Activites...........................1 to 4
    305 3 Directing for the Stage................................3
    ___ 3 Any Theatre Course.....................................2 to 4

65-69 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the
General Education Requirements must be completed.

Students who complete the Drama Ministry Option will contribute to more facets of the church ministry and/or will find greater vocational flexibility when they complete one or more of the following additional ministry skill areas:
COM 101, 105, 110 and 337
MUS 206 or 207 and at least two additional MUS electives

BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY STUDIES MAJOR (INTERNATIONAL MISSION OPTION)


BMS 105 3 Introduction to the Old Testament......................1F
    106 3 Introduction to the New Testament......................1S
    205 3 Hebrew Prophets........................................2 or 3
    206 3 Jesus..................................................2 or 3
    225 3 The Ministry and Literature of Paul....................2 or 3
    305 3 Christian Faith........................................2 or 3
    306 3 World Religions........................................3 or 4
    325 3 Contemporary Issues in Missiology......................3
    366 3 Church Leadership Practicum............................3
    ___ 3 Any BMS Courses........................................3 or 4
COM 228 3 Business and Professional Speaking.....................1
ECO 309 3 International Economics................................3
ENG 329 3 Business and Technical Writing.........................3 or 4
    ___ 3 One Course to be selected from: ENG 227, 356, 406 or
    456..........................................................2 to 4
GEO 105 3 Introduction to Geography..............................1
HIS 111 3 Western Civilization to 1500...........................1F
    112 3 Western Civilization since 1500........................1S
    205 3 World Civilization.....................................2
    206 3 Twentieth Century World................................2
INT 105 3 World Poverty and World Development....................1
    469 4-12 International Internship............................4
LAN 195 6-12 Special Topics in Language or SPN 101, 102, 103, 104,
    105, 201, or 202 that totals two or more semesters...........1 to 4
POL 106 3 Politics...............................................1
    309 3 International Relations................................3
SLR 106-305 1-3 SLR Mission and Service Trips....................1 to 4
SOC 106 3 Societies..............................................1
    307 3 Minority Relations.....................................3

86-102 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the
General Education Requirements must be completed.

BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY STUDIES MAJOR (MEDIA MINISTRY OPTION)


BMS 105 3 Introduction to the Old Testament......................1F
    106 3 Introduction to the New Testament......................1S
    205 3 Hebrew Prophets........................................2 or 3
    206 3 Jesus..................................................2 or 3
    225 3 The Ministry and Literature of Paul....................2 or 3
    305 3 Christian Faith........................................2 or 3
    366 3 Church Leadership Practicum............................3
    465 6 Internship.............................................4
    ___ 6 Any two BMS Courses....................................3 or 4
    ___
COM 101 3 Introduction to Electronic Media.......................1
    105 3 Understanding Media....................................1
    110 3 Fundamentals of Television.............................1
    126 3 Principles of Design...................................3
    129 3 Graphic Design Technology..............................2
    211 3 Print Journalism.......................................2
    219 3 Digital Illustration...................................2
    228 3 Business and Professional Speaking.....................1
    302 3 Television Studio Production...........................3
    319 3 Multimedia I: Theory and Practice......................3
    337 3 Sound Projection and Lighting for Ministry.............3
    419 3 Advanced Multimedia....................................4
    495 3 Christianity and Communication.........................4
ENG 329 3 Business and Technical Writing.........................3
    ___ 3 One Course to be selected from: ENG 227, 356, 406 or
    456..........................................................2 to 4
SLR 106-306 1-3 SLR Mission and Service Trips....................1 to 4

78-80 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the
General Education Requirements must be completed.

Students who complete the Media Ministry Option will contribute to more facets of the church ministry and/or will find greater vocational flexibility when they complete one or more of the following additional ministry skill areas:
MUS 206 or 207 and at least two additional MUS electives
THE 105, 106, 201, and 305

BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY STUDIES MAJOR (MUSIC MINISTRY OPTION)


BMS 105 3 Introduction to the Old Testament......................1F
    106 3 Introduction to the New Testament......................1S
    205 3 Hebrew Prophets........................................2 or 3
    206 3 Jesus..................................................2 or 3
    225 3 The Ministry and Literature of Paul....................2 or 3
    305 3 Christian Faith........................................2 or 3
    366 3 Church Leadership Practicum............................3
    465 6 Internship.............................................4
    ___ 6 Any two BMS Courses....................................3 or 4
    ___
COM 228 3 Business and Professional Speaking.....................1
ENG 329 3 Business and Technical Writing.........................3
    ___ 3 One Course to be selected from: ENG 227, 356, 406 or
    456..........................................................2 to 4
MUS 101 3 Music Theory...........................................1
    105 4 Applied Music, Individual Instruction: Piano...........1 to 4
    116 3 Music History I........................................1
    117 3 Enthnomusicology or MUS 118: Popular Music, Theory and Application
    .............................................................2
    125 3 Intro to Conducting....................................2
    206 3 Applied Music, Group Instruction-Instrumental or MUS 207: Applied
    Music, Group Instruction-Vocal...............................2
    208 3 Music History II.......................................2
SLR 106-306 1-3 SLR Mission and Service Trips....................1 to 4

65-67 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the
General Education Requirements must be completed.

Students who complete the Drama Ministry Option will contribute to more facets of the church ministry and/or will find greater vocational flexibility when they complete one or more of the following additional ministry skill areas:
COM 101, 105, 110 and 337
THE 105, 106, 201, and 305

BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY STUDIES MAJOR (RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY OPTION)


BMS 105 3 Introduction to the Old Testament......................1F
    106 3 Introduction to the New Testament......................1S
    205 3 Hebrew Prophets........................................2 or 3
    206 3 Jesus..................................................2 or 3
    225 3 The Ministry and Literature of Paul....................2 or 3
    305 3 Christian Faith........................................2 or 3
    306 3 World Religions........................................2 or 3
    366 3 Church Leadership Practicum............................3
    465 6 Internship.............................................4
    ___ 3 Any BMS Course.........................................3 or 4
COM 228 3 Business and Professional Speaking.....................1
ENG 155 3 Introduction to Creative Writing.......................2 to 4
    305 3 Research Writing Skills................................3
    ___ 3 One Course to be selected from: ENG 227, 356, 406 or
    456..........................................................2 to 4
HIS 111 3 Western Civilization to 1500...........................1F
    112 3 Western Civilization since 1500........................1S
PHL 105 3 Introduction to Philosophy.............................1 or 2
    205 3 Ethics.................................................2 to 4
    209 3 Philosophy of Religion.................................2 to 4
    ___ 9 Any three additional Philosophy Courses................2 to 4
    ___
    ___
PSY 105 3 Introduction to Psychology.............................1
SLR 106-306 1-3 SLR Mission and Service Trips....................1 to 4
SOC 105 3 Principles of Sociology or SOC 106: Societies..........1
    ___ 6 Six additional credits in PSY and /or SOC..............2 to 3

82-84 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the
General Education Requirements must be completed.

BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY STUDIES MINOR


BMS 105 3 Introduction to the Old Testament......................1F
    106 3 Introduction to the New Testament......................1S
    205 3 Hebrew Prophets........................................2 or 3
    206 3 Jesus..................................................2 or 3
    225 3 The Ministry and Literature of Paul....................2 or 3
    305 3 Christian Faith........................................2 or 3
    ___ 6 Any two BMS Courses....................................3 or 4
    ___

24 Credits required for this minor.

BIBLICAL AND MINISTRY COURSE OFFERINGS

BMS 105. Introduction to the Old Testament 3 credits
This course introduces students to the Old Testament as history, literature, and sacred story. An introduction to each book of the canon and Apocrypha/deuterocanon will be given in the course.

BMS 106. Introduction to the New Testament 3 credits
This course introduces students to the New Testament as history, literature, and sacred story. An introduction to each book of the canon will be given in the course.

BMS 107. Religion in Human Experience 3 credits
This course introduces students to various academic definitions of religion, the dimensions of religion, and the many scholarly methods used to study religion. The course also gives students opportunities to explore the nature of the sacred, the meaning of life, the possibility of life after death, and to give thought to other such personal questions and the answers to those questions. (Fall 2005 and alternate years)

BMS 205. Hebrew Prophets 3 credits
This course will survey the background, context, and issues relevant to each of the books of the Old Testament prophetic literature. Students will research the primary resources and explore various issues of biblical scholarship within the limits of the English Bible.Prerequisite: BMS 105 or 106. (Spring 2006 and alternate years)

BMS 206. Jesus 3 credits
The course will provide students an opportunity to investigate original source material on the historical figure of Jesus of Nazareth. Students will also evaluate current scholarly works that debate the reliability of the New Testament era documents, apply various methods for determining the historicity of the figure of Jesus, and posit an identity for the historical Jesus that is located in the first century Greco-Roman-Jewish matrix. Prerequisite: BMS 105 or 106. (Spring 2007 and alternate years)

BMS 225. The Ministry and Literature of Paul 3 credits
In the context of the "close reading" of the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline corpus of letters, students will master the content of the Biblical materials, formulate a timeline for the life and ministry of the "Apostle to the Gentiles", investigate various theories of "the historical Paul", exegete texts to identify key themes in Pauline theology, integrate course content with their academic fields of study and relate letters of Paul to issues of personal identity and contemporary societal issues. Prerequisite: BMS 105 or 106. (Fall 2007 and alternate years)

BMS 305. Christian Faith 3 credits
A writing and discussion course designed to introduce students to eight major doctrines of the Christian religion: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Human Nature, Church, Salvation, Consummation, and Revelation. Prerequisite: BMS 105 or 106. (Fall 2008 and alternate years)

BMS 209. Philosophy of Religion (Cross-listed as PHL 209) 3 credits
A philosophical reflection on religious experience and conceptions of the divine. Topics to be discussed include: the existence of God, faith and reason, religious language and symbolism, and the religious situation in our time. Reading from both classical and contemporary authors. (Spring 2006 and alternate years)

BMS 306. World Religions 3 credits
By means of readings, films, field trips, group discussions, lectures, and expressive and research papers, the course introduces students to the experiential phenomena of selected major world religions. A typical selection is Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Prerequisite: BMS 105 or 106. (Fall 2005 and alternate years)

BMS 319. Religion in America (Cross-listed as SOC 319) 3 credits
The course will examine the context of religion both in concept and in its practical sequences for individuals and public institutions within American society. Material will emphasize the role or effect of religion upon American life and culture and the impact of the social environment upon various American religious traditions. Prerequisite: BMS 105 or 106. (Spring 2007 and alternate years)

BMS 325. Contemporary Issues in Missiology 3 credits
Students will engage in theological reflection on the mission of the church, and learn about various historical and contemporary mission strategies. Students will identify and articulate their responses to contemporary issues faced by Christian missionaries in cross-cultural contexts, such as emerging postmodern perspectives, cultural and religious pluralism, global poverty and economic disparities, gender issues, and balancing evangelism with socio-economic development. Practical realities of missionary life will be explored through case studies. Prerequisite: BMS 105 or 106 or permission of the instructor. (Spring 2008 and alternate years)

BMS 366. Church Leadership Practicum 3 credits
In this course, students will engage in a minimum of 50 clock hours of church or campus-related ministry. Students may be placed at various churches or para-church organizations in the region under careful on-site supervision. Students may also be placed in leadership positions in College Campus Ministries under the supervision of the Chaplain of the College. In the process of professional skill development in the performance of the ministry, students will integrate critical reading and academic analysis in the various areas of ministry defined by the BMS major programs: pastoral ministry, children and youth, drama, international missions, media and music. To enroll in this course, students must have junior standing in one of the BMS options or permission of the instructor. (Spring 2008 and alternate years)

BMS 395. Special Topics 3 credits
An in-depth investigation of a current topic in religion, such as the thought of a religious leader, the study of a theological or religious issue, or a religious movement. A special topics course in BMS may also include the study of a biblical language or topic or period in church history of Christian theology. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit)

BMS 465. Internship 6 credits
Students will engage in an exceptional experiential learning experience as a para-professional in the ministry of the church. Written requirements for these internships include a final paper where students must engage in reflective self-assessment and relate the experience to previous classroom learning/theory in the particular ministry studies option. All students in this course will keep a reflective daily journal upon which mid-term and final grades will be based. In addition, all students who complete this course will make public oral presentations of their learning and findings. An additional learning outcome specific to this course is that students will develop a personal mission statement that articulates application of a worldview consistent with the many expressions of historic Christianity. Students will invest 35 clock hours per academic credit, for a total of 210 clock hours during the semester in which they are enrolled. To enroll in this course, students must have senior standing in one of the BMS options or the permission of the instructor. (Spring 2009 and alternate years)

BMS 497. Independent Study 3 credits
A carefully supervised study of topics and issues in BMS beyond the other course offerings. Normally, the independent study would be taken by only those students who have previously accumulated at least six credits in religion. Students who enroll in the course must have at least a 3.00 grade point average. Interested students must take initiative to seek out instruction for the course prior to the pre-registration period. No more than six credits may be accumulated toward the BMS minor. Minimum requirements will be at least one meeting per week between the student and the supervisory professor. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit)

HISTORY
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, Ph.D., Chair

The objectives of the History program at Waynesburg College are based in the foundations of a liberal arts education and are found in many of the publications of the American Historical Association: the development of historical perspective, and to arrange events and actions on a chronological or topical basis is an essential part of the study of history. The program will enable the student to become aware of the complexity of human history while investigating some of the many cultural and technological paths that have been taken in the past. The History major will introduce the student to the career possibilities and professional alternatives that require the skills and sense of perspective on which the program is founded.

• articulate the variety of theories, ideas, and interpretations that can be applied to arrange events and actions in order to understand their significance;
• apply the methods and practices of gathering the information and evidence on which support the formulation of explanations and judgments about the past. The nature of evidence can include photographs, electronic media, audio recordings as well as written texts;
• develop communication and critical thinking skills to express the results of this inquiry; and
• relate the history of their society, how it has related to the rest of the world, and how this study can equip them to take an active interest and participation in the world around them.

Note: In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements. Major requirements and/or General Education Requirements may be changed by official action of the faculty. Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2- second year; etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F-Fall; S-Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

HISTORY MAJOR


HIS 101 3 The United States to 1865....................................1 or 2
    102 3 The United States since 1865.................................1 or 2
    111 3 Western Civilization to 1500.................................1 or 2
    112 3 Western Civilization since 1500..............................1 or 2
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................2
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................2
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................3
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................3
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................3
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................4
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................4
    ___ 3 To be selected from: POL 105, 208, 309;

ECO 201, 202; SOC 105, 205.............................................1
    (Note: POL 105 is recommended from this list)
    ___ 3 To be selected from: POL 105, 208, 309;
ECO 201, 202; SOC 105, 205.............................................2
    ___ 3 To be selected from advanced courses in
POL, ECO, SOC..........................................................2
    ___ 3 To be selected from advanced courses in
POL, ECO, SOC..........................................................2

45 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the
General Education Requirements must be completed

HISTORY MAJOR CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION (Previously Seconday Education / History Option)


HIS 101 3 The United States to 1865....................................1 or 2
    102 3 The United States since 1865.................................1 or 2
    111 3 Western Civlization to 1500..................................1 or 2
    112 3 Western Civilization since 1500..............................1 or 2
    206 3 Twentieth-Century World History and Culture..................2
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................2
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................3
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................3
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................3
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................4
    ___ 3 Any History Course, except HIS 465...........................4

ECO 201 3 Introduction to Macroeconomics...............................2
    202 3 Introduction to Microeconomics...............................2

EDU 105 3 Education and Society........................................1
    205 3 Educational Psychology.......................................2
    209 3 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals......................3
    or PSY 209: Introduction to Exceptional Individuals
    308 3 Secondary School Curriculum..................................3F
    316 3 Reading, Writing, and Spking in Content Fields...............3S
    336 3 Secondary Social Studies Methods.............................3S
    406 1 Methods of Teaching in Jr/Sr High Schools....................4F
    408 14 Student Teaching in Jr/Sr High School.......................4F
GEO 105 3 Introduction to Geography....................................2
POL 105 3 American National Government.................................1
    208 3 State and Local Government...................................3
PSY 105 3 Introduction to Psychology...................................1
    202 3 Developmental Psychology: Adolescent.........................3
SOC 105 3 Principles of Sociology......................................1
    205 3 Social Problems..............................................2
   
HIS 315. Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Europe 3 credits
An investigation of major developments in Europe from 1815 to 1900
with emphasis on a topic such as imperialism, socialism, and industrial
development. (Spring 2001 and alternate years)

HIS 318. American Colonial History 3 credits
American history from the age of exploration and colonization through
the American Revolution and the early Republic. (Fall 2002 and alternate years)

HIS 325. American Civil War and Reconstruction 3 credits

SOC 406 3 Social Science Research......................................4

96 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the
General Education Requirements must be completed.

HISTORY MINOR


HIS 101 3 The United States to 1865
    102 3 The United States since 1865
    111 3 Western Civilization to 1500
    112 3 Western Civilization since 1500
    ___ 3 To be selected from any History course.
    ___ 3 To be selected from any History course.

18 Credits for this minor.

HISTORY COURSE OFFERINGS

HIS 101. The United States to 1865 3 credits
A historical survey of the main forces in American life from the colonial period through the Civil War. Reference will be made to Pennsylvania history. Fall

HIS 102. The United States Since 1865 3 credits
A historical survey of the main forces in American life since the Civil War. Reference will be made to Pennsylvania history. HIS 101 and HIS 102 are especially designed and recommended for first-year students. Spring

HIS 111. Western Civilization to 1500 3 credits
An introductory study of the beginnings of Western Civilization. A brief treatment of the ancient period to 300 A.D. emphasizes the Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman origins. More intensive examination of the period from 300 to 1500 concerns economic, social, and cultural developments against a background of political history. Fall

HIS 112. Western Civilization Since 1500 3 credits
A continuation of the study of political, social, and economic developments with stress on the nations of western Europe and their empires. Broad trends are treated in chronological order from 1500 to the present time. HIS 111 and HIS 112 are especially designed and recommended for first-year students. Spring

HIS 205. World Civilizations 3 credits
An introduction to world civilizations from the earliest times to the present. Special emphasis is placed on an analysis of the development of unique structural patterns in human affairs within the framework of a global perspective, taking into account the impact of historic civilizations upon both traditional and non-traditional societies. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

HIS 206. Twentieth-Century World History and Culture 3 credits
An examination of world developments in the years from 1900 to 2000. Themes of intra- and inter-national conflict; global interdependency; growth and ethics of technology; population sustainability; comparative cultures, religions, governments and evolving structures of power will be addressed.

HIS 287. Sophomore History Seminar 1 credit
A one-credit seminar to engage the Honors Program student in advanced research. A course in history would be completed concurrently or before the student enrolls in this seminar.

HIS 301. History of Russia to 1881 3 credits
Political, social, economic, and cultural developments in Russia from the earliest times to the reign of Alexander III. (Fall 2003 and alternate years)

HIS 302. History of Russia from 1881 to the Present 3 credits
Political, social, economic, and cultural development of Russia examining the last days of the Empire, the revolutions of 1905 and 1917, the subsequent development of the Soviet Union, and changes since 1990. (Spring 2004 and alternate years)

HIS 338. History of American Minority Experience (Cross-listed with SOC 307) 3 credits
An examination of five distinct minority populations in United States history: African-, Asian-, Hispanic-, and Native-Americans, as well as white ethnic Americans, in particular Jews and Italians. Emphasis is on experiential case studies. (Fall 2002 and alternate years)

HIS 339. History of American Criminal Law 3 credits
A presentation and discussion of significant developments in American criminal justice from the Colonial period to the present, showing how social norms and economic structures affect crime patterns and societal treatment of criminal offenders over time. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

HIS 465. History Internship 3-6 credits
Supervised experience in, or associated with a historical society, museum, library, or institutional archive. Internships are designed to serve two major purposes: first, to provide an opportunity for study and experience outside the traditional classroom setting, yet within the framework of disciplined inquiry; and second, to provide a special opportunity for participants to refine their emerging professional interests. Students may earn three or six credits in one or two semesters, but no more than a total of six credits. May not be used to satisfy the major requirements of 33 hours. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Graded credit. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

HIS 487. Honors Course 3-3 credits
Each semester course will cover a special topic in some field of history and will include training in historical methods. Open to senior history majors with a B average in history. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

HIS 495. Special Topics 3 credits
Subject matter to be arranged between the students and the professor. In addition, special topics will be offered regularly each year. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, Ph. D., Chair

Three programs in Human Services lead to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The Bachelor of Arts programs emphasizes educational and social science course content, while the Bachelor of Science program draws from a number of applied science disciplines to provide a comprehensive health approach to human services. The programs prepare students for entry-level positions in a wide variety of community service settings. Graduates may be employed in mental health, substance abuse, aging/gerontology, domestic violence, youth services, childcare, corrections/criminal justice, education/schools, health care, recreation/fitness and vocational rehabilitation settings. Completion of this program is appropriate preparation for graduate work in human services, social work, counseling, criminal justice, sociology, human resources, and law. Students who intend to be admitted into these programs will apply to and meet with an Admissions and Progression Committee (three members of the History, Social Science, Philosophy and Religion department). Application forms may be obtained from the Chair of the Department. Students will also meet with this same committee before they will be permitted to enroll in the Human Services Internship, HSV 465.

Note: In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements. Major requirements and/or General Education Requirements may be changed by official action of the faculty. Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2-second year, etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F-Fall; S-Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

HUMAN SERVICES COURSE OFFERINGS

HSV 216. Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences (Cross-listed as PSY 216, POL 216 and SOC 216) 3 credits
An introduction to statistical and data analytical techniques for students majoring in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics for central tendency, variation and association, fundamentals of probability, sampling distributions, the logic of inference, estimation and hypothesis tests for means and percentages, and an overview of more advanced techniques including the analysis of variance and correlation and regression. Prerequisite: MAT 106. Open to majors in HSV, PSY, SOC, and POL only. Spring

HSV 465. Human Services Internship 6 credits
A professionally supervised practical experience in a public or private human services agency. Successful completion of the internship requires at least 215 hours in the field plus one hour per week consultation with the supervising professor. Prerequisites: Enrollment as a human services major, junior or senior standing, and the approval of the internship site and permission to enroll given by the Admissions and Progression Committee.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Richard L. Waddel, Ph.D., Director
Timothy Heinze M.S., Program Director for International Business

The International Studies curricula are designed to give students a background of events, economics, and cultures of the world. Students may take a broad view or concentrate on the business aspects of international concerns. Much flexibility is available, but all students majoring in International Studies must spend a semester (or at least four weeks) studying abroad. Students may wish to concentrate on a particular country, focus on a selected part of the world, or seek a broad understanding of international relations.

Graduates will find many career opportunities ranging from service vocations (in organizations such as world relief groups) to international business occupations. The international internship sometimes results in an offer of a career. This major or minor may also lead to graduate study in politics, law, economics, history, or other related fields.

The International Studies Program was created in 1999 to fulfill the College’s strategic plan goal to “internationalize the Waynesburg College experience.” As a Christian college, Waynesburg cannot be an isolated island in the world. In order to follow the historic Christian “Great Commission” (Matthew 28:19-20) to “… go and make disciples of all the nations…,” the International Studies Program prepares students for global service by equipping them with the skills to communicate and serve across cultural and political boundaries.

• understand international issues from interdisciplinary perspectives and to apply these to global and local problems;
• experience and effectively live in, study, and/or work in another culture;
• think, read, write, and communicate critically and clearly;
• carry out independent as well as group research and other projects;
• understand, evaluate, and apply quantitative and qualitative research methods;
• evaluate the causes of major historical events and their impact on the contemporary world; and
• understand, evaluate, and apply, micro- and macroeconomics, social, and political theory to contemporary international events and issues.

Note: In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements. Major requirements and/or General Education Requirements may be changed by the official action of the faculty. Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1 — first year; 2 — second year, etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F — Fall; S — Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL CULTURE OPTION)
Richard Waddel, Ph.D., Program Director

ECO 309 3 International Economics ...................................... 3 or 4
ENG 218 3 World Literature.............................................. 2 or 3
GEO 105 3 Introduction to Geography..................................... 1 or 2
HIS 205 3 World Civilizations .......................................... 2 or 3
INT 105 3 World Poverty and World Development........................... 1 or 2
INT 469 4-16 International Internship................................... 3 or 4
    (credits depend on length of time and demands of position)
LAN 195 6-12 Special Topics in Language
    or SPN 101, 102, 103, 104, 105,
    201, 202 that totals two or more
    semesters of a language or linguistics ............................. 1 or 2
POL 106 3 Introduction to Politics...................................... 1S
    309 3 International Relations ...................................... 3 or 4
    316 3 Comparative Politics ......................................... 3 or 4
REL 305 3 World Religions .............................................. 3 or 4
SOC 106 3 Societies .....................................................1
   
37-55 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the General Education
Requirements must be completed.

Recommended Courses: The student must select enough courses from this list to bring the minimum total hours to 54.

ART 101 3 Art to the Early Renaissance
    102 3 Art from the Early Renaissance to the Present
BUS 416 3 Business, Government, and Society
    435 3 International Business (undergraduate cross-listing of BUS 535)
    469 3-9 International Business Internship (credits depend on length of time and demands of position)
ECO 201 3 Introduction to Macroeconomics
MUS 117 3 Ethnomusicology (Folk Music)
POL 206 3 American Foreign Policy


INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPTION)
Timothy Heinze M.S., Program Director for International Business

BUS 101 3 Principles of Accounting I .................................. 1F
    102 3 Principles of Accounting II.................................. 1S
    215 3 Marketing ................................................... 2 or 3
    435 3 International Business....................................... 2 or 3
    469 4-16 International Business Internship......................... 3 or 4
    (credits depend on length of time and demands of position)
ECO 309 3 International Economics ..................................... 3 or 4
GEO 105 3 Introduction to Geography.................................... 1 or 2
HIS 205 3 World Civilizations ......................................... 2 or 3
INT 105 3 World Poverty and World Development ......................... 1 or 2
INT 310 3 International Law ........................................... 3 or 4
LAN 195 6-12 Special Topics in Language or SPN 101,
    102, 103, 104, 105, 201, 202 that totals two or
    more semesters of a language or linguistics ....................... 1 or 2
POL 106 3 Introduction to Politics..................................... 1S
    316 3 Comparative Politics ........................................ 3 or 4
REL 305 3 World Religions ............................................. 3 or 4
SOC 106 3 Societies ....................................................1

46-64 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the General Education

Requirements must be completed.
Recommended Courses: The student must select enough courses from this list to bring the minimum total hours to 54.

ART 101 3 Art to the Early Renaissance
    102 3 Art from the Early Renaissance to the Present
BUS 108 3 Quantitative Business Analysis
    216 3 Quantitative Business Analysis II or (but not both)
MAT 416 3 Business, Government, and Society
    495 3-9 Selected Topics in International Business
CSC 115 3 Survey of Computer Applications
ECO 201 3 Introduction to Macroeconomics
    202 3 Introduction to Microeconomics
ENG 218 3 World Literature
MUS 117 3 Ethnomusicology (Folk Music)
POL 206 3 American Foreign Policy
    216 3 Statistics for the Social and Behavorial Sciences
    309 3 International Relations


INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MINOR
Richard Waddel, Ph.D., Program Director

ECO 309 3 International Economics
GEO 105 3 Introduction to Geography
HIS 205 3 World Civilizations
INT 105 3 World Poverty and World Development
LAN 195 6 Special Topics in Language
    or SPN 101, 102, 103, 104, 105,
    201, 202 that totals at least two
    semesters of a language or linguistics
POL 309 3 International Relations
    316 3 Comparative Politics
REL 305 3 World Religions

24 Credits for this minor.

Recommended Courses
ART 101 3 Art to the Early Renaissance
    102 3 Art from the Early Renaissance to the Present
BUS 435 3 International Business (undergraduate version of BUS 535)
    495 3-9 Selected Topics in International Business
ECO 201 3 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ENG 218 3 World Literature
MUS 117 3 Ethnomusicology (Folk Music)
POL 106 3 Introduction to Politics
    206 3 American Foreign Policy
SOC 106 3 Societies
LAN 195 3-6 Special Topics in Language
    or SPN 101, 102, 102, 104, 105,
    201, 202 (to provide students with as much
    language study as their curricula permit)


INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS
INT 105. World Poverty and World Development 3 credits
This class surveys fundamental issues in international development, including food security, public health, environmental resource management, education, population, gender issues and economic development. The course explores the root causes of hunger and poverty, and assesses various development strategies to address these problems. The course will fulfill one of the General Education course requirements in social science.

INT 310. International Law 3 credits
A course in the principles and issues of international law. Topics covered include: an introduction to U.S. international law, a sample of unique law issues in selected other countries, and principles of dealing with law outside the U.S.

INT 469. International Internship (cross-listed as BUS 469) 4-16 credits
The student is placed in a supervised situation with intensive experiences of culture and language in a country outside the United States. Credit is determined by the length of the stay (usually one credit per week; for at least four weeks) and the intensity of experiences in the placement. Student is responsible for all travel costs and any surcharges as a result of the program selected. Placements are available in nearly every country and will vary according to the agency supervising the internship.

PHILOSOPHY
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, Ph.D., Chair

The purpose of study in Philosophy at Waynesburg College is to introduce students to the central topics and thinkers of both Western and Eastern traditions. Philosophy proceeds by reflecting on vital questions. Course content reflects on these questions: “Is there some ultimate meaning or purpose to human life? What is the best way to live one’s life? What kind of person should I become? What is a just society? Is there a God? What is God’s nature? Can we know that God exists? If God is all-good and all-powerful, why is there so much suffering? What is the relation between science and religion?” By grappling with questions like these, we invite students to come to terms with what they think and believe about fundamental questions in their lives. In this way, Philosophy advances the mission of the College as committed to the liberal arts in the Christian tradition.

Study in Philosophy serves as an excellent preparation for theological seminary, law school, academia, the upper levels of business management, and any job that requires the critical thinking, reading and writing skills that the discipline of Philosophy demands. Study in this area also serves the Biblical and Ministry Studies major program, specifically in the Philosophy and Religion Option.

• think and write philosophically about their world and themselves in relation to God;
• develop habits of critical thinking and argumentation in the discipline of philosophy and in whatever discipline they pursue;
• formulate a philosophy of life within the objectives of a liberal education at a Christian college;
• identify the contribution of philosophy to Christian thought and worldviews; and
• understand and appreciate rival worldviews to various Christian worldviews.

PHILOSOPHY MINOR PROGRAM

PHL 105 3 Introduction to Philosophy
    106 3 Logic
    205 3 Ethics
    209 3 Philosophy of Religion
    (same as REL 209)
    ___ 3 Any Philosophy course
    or POL 305, Jurisprudence
    or POL 315, Political Theory
    or an approved English literature course
    ___ 3 Any Philosophy course
    or POL 305, Jurisprudence
    or POL 315, Political Theory
    or an approved English literature course

18 Credits for this minor.

PHILOSOPHY COURSE OFFERINGS

PHL 105. Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits
A survey of central philosophical issues and problems. Consideration will be given to such topics as the nature, sources, and validity of knowledge; the relationship of philosophy to science; the nature of the mind and its place in the universe; and the meaning of moral and aesthetic values. A survey of representative schools of philosophy is included.

PHL 106. Logic 3 credits
A study of the principles of correct reasoning in ordinary language, in deductive logic, and in the inductive methods of science.

PHL 107. History of Philosophy 3 credits
A study of basic ideas and trends in the history of Western philosophy. Readings from important works of major philosophers from Plato to Hegel. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit)

PHL 205. Ethics 3 credits
A study of moral values, moral reasoning, and ethical choice.

PHL 206. Contemporary Philosophy 3 credits
A study of present philosophical thought, with emphasis on contemporary forms of pragmatism, Marxism, analytic philosophy, phenomenology, and existentialism. Attention is given to such thinkers as Dewey, Lukacs, Marcuse, Russell, Wittgenstein, Husserl, Heidegger, and Sartre. Prerequisite: PHL 105 or 107, or permission of the instructor. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit)

PHL 207. Philosophy in the Nineteenth Century 3 credits
A study of some of the theme in the philosophy of the last century: Hegel and romantic idealism, materialism and positivism, Kierkegaard, Marx, and Nietzsche. The relevance of nineteenth-century thought to our present-day situation will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PHL 105 or 107, or permission of the instructor. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit)

PHL 208. Aesthetics 3 credits
A philosophical analysis of art, aesthetic values, and criticism; a study of significant theories of art; and an examination of the relationship of art to truth and morality. (Spring 2003 and alternate years)

PHL 209. Philosophy of Religion (Cross-listed as BMS 209) 3 credits
A philosophical reflection on religious experience and conceptions of the divine. Topics to be discussed include: the existence of God, faith and reason, religious language and symbolism, the human condition, and the religious situation in our time. Readings from both classical and contemporary authors. (Spring 2004 and alternate years)

PHL 295. Special Topics 3 credits
Special topics courses for the study of philosophy. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit)

PHL 299. Seminar in Philosophy 3 credits
The reading and discussion of some of the important works of a major philosopher, aiming at a comprehensive grasp of a great philosophical mind. (In recent years: Plato, Kant, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre.) Prerequisite: PHL 105 or 107, or permission of the instructor. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit)

PSYCHOLOGY
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, Ph.D., Chair

The objectives of the psychology program are: to equip students with the theoretical perspectives and methodological skills unique to the science of psychology in its view of behavior; to enable students to use these perspectives and skills in developing insight into themselves and others; embracing these two emphases, to prepare students for graduate work in psychology and related fields and, more generally, to prepare students with the psychological skills necessary for related career fields not requiring a graduate degree; and to provide other college programs with appropriate courses in psychology.

• demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology;
• understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
• respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes;
• understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues;
• value empirical evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a science;
• demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes;
• communicate effectively in a variety of formats; and
• recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of socio-cultural and international diversity.

Note: In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements. Major requirements and/or General Education Requirements may be changed by official action of the faculty. Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2-second year, etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F-Fall; S-Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR

PSY 105 3 Introduction to Psychology.................................1F
    106 3 Social Psychology..........................................1S
    201 3 Developmental Psych: Birth to Twelve Years.................2
          or PSY 202: Developmental Psych: Adolescent
    205 3 Personality................................................2
    208 3 Psychology as a Profession.................................2F
    216 3 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences..........2S
    308 3 Abnormal Psychology........................................3
    309 3 Learning...................................................3
    311 3 Research Methods...........................................3F
    312 3 Experimental Psychology....................................3S
    315 3 Psychological Measurement and Evaluation...................3 or 4
    409 3 Origins and Basic Processes................................4
    ___ 3 Any Psychology course......................................4
BIO ___ 4 Any Biology course.........................................2
          (BIO 118 is recommended)
PHL 105 3 Introduction to Philosophy.................................1
SOC 105 3 Principles of Sociology....................................1
    ___ 3 Any Sociology course.......................................3

55 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the General Education           Requirements must be completed.

Recommended Courses

PSY 406 3 Psychotherapy...............................................4F
    465 6 Psychology Internship Program...............................4S

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM MAJOR

PSY 105 3 Introduction to Psychology................................... 1F
    106 3 Social Psychology............................................ 1S
    201 3 Developmental Psychology: Birth to Twelve Years...............2  
    or PSY 202: Developmental Psychology: Adolescent
    205 3 Personality.................................................. 3F
    208 3 Psychology as a Profession................................... 2F
    216 3 Statistics for the Social and Behavorial Sciences ........... 2S
    308 3 Abnormal Psychology.......................................... 3S
    309 3 Learning .................................................... 3F
    311 3 Research Methods............................................. 3F
    312 3 Experimental Psychology...................................... 3S
    315 3 Psychological Measurement and Evaluation..................... 3S or 4S
    409 3 Origins and Basic Processes ................................. 4S
    465 6 Psychology Internship Program................................ 3 or 4
BIO 109 3 Human Anatomy ............................................... 2F
BIO 207 4 Human Physiology............................................. 2S
CHE 106 4 Health Professions Chemistry................................. 3F
ENG 206 3 Advanced Expository Writing ................................. 3F
PHL 105 3 Introduction to Philosophy....................................1
SOC 105 3 Principles of Sociology.......................................1
    ___ 3 Any Sociology course .........................................3

69 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the General Education
Requirements must be completed (see pages 60-61).


PSYCHOLOGY MINOR

PSY 105 3 Introduction to Psychology
    205 3 Personality
    or PSY 308: Abnormal Psychology
    309 3 Learning
    or PSY 409: Origins and Basic Processes
    ___ 3 To be selected from PSY 107, 201, or 202
    ___ 3 Any Psychology course
    ___ 3 Any Psychology course
    ___ 3 Any Psychology course

21 Credits for this minor.


CHILD DEVELOPMENT MINOR
Michele Karpathian, Ph.D., Director

The Child Development minor in psychology is recommended for students who wish to work with children or adolescents. This minor will provide an in-depth understanding of normal development from conception through the end of adolescence and will also focus heavily on problems that might impact on the developmental process. Attention will also be given to the educational system and the family, two contexts that have a significant impact on a child's and an adolescent's development.

SOCIAL SCIENCE (POLITICAL SCIENCE OPTION)
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, Ph, D,. Chair

The objectives of the political science program are: to enable a citizen of the United States to understand politics and government; to encourage students to develop a critical understanding of law, politics, and government, both national and international; to prepare students for future careers in business, education, government, journalism, law, and politics; to introduce students to the major fields of study in political science; and to train students in political science as part of an interdisciplinary major in social science.

Students who seek to focus on the study of political science should see the Political Science Option of the Social Science major. Students interested in the practice of law, who seek a rigorous undergraduate program with numerous courses in political science, philosophy, and history, should see the Pre-Law Option of the Social Science major. In addition, there is a political science minor, described below.

Political Science, at its most basic level, is the study of societal decision making, the mastery of which, is an important component of the Waynesburg College Mission Statement of providing opportunities for students of lives of leadership and scholarship.

• understand the institutions of government and politics at the local, state, national and international level;
• understand the roles of various political actors and institutions in the governmental process;
• identify the relevant historical circumstances and events that shape current political events;
• compare and contrast alternative economic and political systems;
• understand of the complex interrelationships of politics with other disciplines, such as economics, geography, criminal justice, and sociology;
• understand of the theoretical foundations of the discipline;
• demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral;
• demonstrate a wide variety of learning skills, including analytical and conceptual skills, social science methodology, reading skills, and technology-based skills;
• demonstrate an understanding of the research processes of Political Science, both empirical and normative;
• demonstrate the basic knowledge, skills, and values needed for responsible and active citizenship participation.

These objectives will be assessed through written examinations, quizzes, research projects, classroom participation, current events presentations, and simulations.

Note: In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements. Major requirements and/or General Education Requirements may be changed by official action of the faculty. Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2- second year; etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F-Fall; S-Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

SOCIAL SCIENCE MAJOR (POLITICAL SCIENCE OPTION)

POL 105 3 American National Government..................................1
    106 3 Introduction to Politics......................................1
    216 3 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences.............3S
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
HIS 101 3 The United States to 1865.................................... 1 or 2
    102 3 The United States since 1865................................. 1 or 2
    ___ 3 Any History course
    ___ 3 Any History course
SOC 406 3 Social Science Research Methods ............................. 4F
    ___ 12 Four courses from Criminal Justice Administration,
    ___ Economics, Geography, or Sociology
    ___ (At least two disciplines)
    ___

51 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the General Education
Requirements must be completed.

SOCIAL SCIENCE (PRE-LAW OPTION)
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, Ph, D,. Chair

Students who plan to become attorneys must overcome a series of challenges. They need to do well in college and score well on the LSAT (Law School Admission Test). They need to gain admittance to law school and master their legal studies. Finally, they need to pass the bar examination.

Law schools seek able, motivated students regardless of their undergraduate major. Students have graduated in a wide variety of majors from Waynesburg and have gone on to law school. What matters most in a student’s undergraduate studies is enrolling in challenging courses to develop intellectual skills. Students should learn to read carefully and precisely, to reason logically, and to write and speak clearly.

To aid the student the College provides a Pre-Law Advisor. The Pre-Law Advisor does not substitute for the major advisor but aims to complement the work of the major advisor. The Pre-Law Advisor advises students regarding course selection with an eye to developing the skills law schools seek. She helps the student prepare for the LSAT and guides the student through the process of deciding which law schools to apply to for admission, and which, once admitted, would be best to attend.

Students considering attending law school should register with the Pre-Law Advisor as early in their college careers as possible.

The Pre-Law Major follows the recommendation of the American Bar Association in developing a wide range of skills that have been recognized as necessary for the successful completion of law school and a career in the law.

• demonstrate a wide range of analytic and problem solving skills;
• show the mastery of critical reading skills in a variety of genres and disciplines;
• apply effective writing skills in a different formats;
• utilize effective oral communication and listening abilities;
• demonstrate general research skills in the social sciences, humanities, and the natural sciences; and
• apply effective time management and task organization in a demanding academic environment.

These skills are developed through specific courses in political science, business, advanced expository writing, history, philosophy, criminal justice administration, economics, geography, and sociology and through the variety of disciplines represented in the General Education requirements.

Note: In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements. Major requirements and/or General Education Requirements may be changed by official action of the faculty. Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2- second year; etc.); a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e., F-Fall; S-Spring). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

SOCIAL SCIENCE MAJOR (PRE-LAW OPTION)

HIS 101 3 The United States to 1865.................................... 1 or 2
POL 105 3 American National Government..................................1
    or POL 106: Introduction to Politics
POL 305 3 Jurisprudence.................................................3
    315 3 Political Theory..............................................4
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
    ___ 3 Any Political Science course except POL 465
BUS 101 3 Principles of Accounting I ...................................2
    102 3 Principles of Accounting II...................................2
ENG 206 3 Advanced Expository Writing ..................................4
    102 3 The United States since 1865................................. 1 or 2
    111 3 Western Civilization to 1500 ................................ 1 or 2
    112 3 Western Civilization since 1500 ............................. 1 or 2
PHL 105 3 Introduction to Philosophy....................................3
    106 3 Logic.........................................................3
    ___ 12 Four courses from Criminal Justice Administration,
    ___ Economics, Geography, or Sociology
    ___ (At least two disciplines)
    ___

60 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the General Education
Requirements must be completed.

BUS 301 3 Business Law I ...............................................3
    302 3 Business Law II...................................................3
    416 3 Business, Government, and Society
ENG ___ 3 Any advanced literature course(s)
SOC 216 3 Statistics for the Social and Behavorial Sciences
POL 306 3 American Constitutional Law

SOCIAL SCIENCE (SOCIOLOGY OPTION)
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, Ph, D,. Chair

The department has designed the Sociology Option in Social Science to prepare students for careers in social service, governmental and educational institutions as well as to prepare students for graduate study in sociology, social work, and allied fields. The program is also intended both to support and extend the liberal arts and science foundation that is so necessary for those who will meet the challenges of the future with responsibility, versatility and compassion.

• articulate how broad social forces have shaped and continue to shape the modern world;
• evaluate how these same forces strongly affect the opportunities available to individuals and the decisions made by individuals;
• compare many of the different perspectives within the discipline that affect the conduct of sociology;
• identify many of the sub-fields within the discipline and understand how sociological perspectives can be applied to a broad spectrum of social phenomena;
• be able to practice the methodological foundations of sociology as an empirical social science;
• formulate “common-sense understandings” of society and social behavior that must always be critically examined in light of sound evidence; and
• practice tolerance for the beliefs and practices of others.

SOCIAL SCIENCE MAJOR (SOCIOLOGY OPTION)

SOC 105 3 Principles of Sociology...........................................1
    106 3 Societies ........................................................1
    216 3 Statistics for the Social and Behavorial Sciences................ 3S
    406 3 Social Science Research Methods ..................................3
    ___ 3 Any Sociology course except SOC 465
    ___ 3 Any Sociology course except SOC 465
    ___ 3 Any Sociology course except SOC 465
    ___ 3 Any Sociology course except SOC 465
    ___ 3 Any Sociology course except SOC 465
HIS 101 3 The United States to 1865........................................ 1 or 2
    102 3 The United States since 1865..................................... 1 or 2
    111 3 Western Civilization to 1500 .................................... 1 or 2
    112 3 Western Civilization since 1500 ................................. 1 or 2
    ___ 12 Four courses from Criminal Justice Administration,
    ___ Economics, Geography, Political Science,
    ___ or Psychology (at least two disciplines)
    ___

51 Credits for this major; prerequisite courses may be necessary and the General Education Requirements must be completed.

SOCIOLOGY
Department of Human Studies
Jeffrey A. Kisner, Ph. D., Chair

The objectives of the sociology program are:

• to provide students with a broad conceptual framework for understanding the social forces shaping the modern world;
• to prepare students for careers in social service, governmental, and educational institutions and for graduate study in sociology, social work, and allied fields;
• to acquaint students with the variety of sub-fields within the discipline of sociology and the various styles of sociological reasoning;
• to contribute to and support the liberal arts foundation so necessary for those who will meet the challenges of the future with responsibility, versatility, and compassion.

For major requirements in the study of sociology, see the Sociology Option of the Social Science Major.