International Education and Foreign Language Concentration
The concentration in International Education and Foreign Language is an interdisciplinary program that draws upon History, Political Science, Religious Studies, Foreign Language, Sociology, and oth-er fields of study and is aimed at students with interests in such career areas as law, government service, the media, or in graduate studies.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences
International Education and Foreign Language Concentration
Foreign Language: Minimum of 12 credits (unless waived)
Total of 15 credits from the following courses:
| Section | Course |
| HIST 110 | World Geography and Culture |
| HIST 220 | Latin America |
| HIST 320 | Modern Japan |
| PSCI 303 | International Relations |
| PSCI 402 | The Third World |
| PSCI 404 | Living and Working Overseas |
| SS 305 EL | Global Problems and Perceptions of Capitalism |
Total of 6 credits from the Related Fields such as:
| Section | Course |
| HIST 104 | WW I to the Present |
| HIST 203 | From the Jazz Age to the Computer Age |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology |
| SOC 104 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity |
Required Courses: 6 Credits
| Section | Course |
| SS 400 | Senior Research I/Research Methods in the Social Sciences |
| SS 415 | Senior Research II/ Senior Seminar in Sociology |
Electives: 9 credits from Related Disciplines such as History, Sociology, Economics, and Philosophy, selected in consultation with the Department Advisor.
Free Electives to equal 120 credits after CORE and General Education Requirements.
NOTE: MATH 122 Statistics is the required General Education Math Course for the International Education and Foreign Language Concentration
Control Sheet
Political Science
The goal of the Political Science concentration is to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of political institutions and rule. Emphasis is placed on the study of American and international governments, international relations, and the role of good citizenship, both locally and globally. As a result of completing the requirements for the Political Science major, students will be prepared for graduate-level education, including law school, or careers in government, public administration, the United Nations, and international corporations. Students will demonstrate their mastery of content areas in Political Science through their competency in written and oral communication, critical and analytical thinking, and technological literacy. It is also expected that students will embark on their chosen career paths with an understanding and appreciation of the Catholic Franciscan values, and their application within their professional and personal lives.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with a Concentration in Political Science
Required courses:
| Section | Course |
| PSCI 101 | Introduction to Political Science |
| PSCI 102 | American Government |
| PSCI 303 | International Relations |
| MATH 122 | Statistics I |
| PSCI 415 | Senior Seminar in Political Science |
| SS 400 | Research Methods in Social Sciences |
15 additional credit-hours in political science from:
| Section | Course |
| PSCI 205 | The Legislative Process |
| PSCI 290 | The American Presidency |
| PSCI 291 | The Judicial System and Constitutional Law |
| PSCI 306 | The History of Modern Political Thought |
| PSCI 305 | The History of Ancient Political Thought |
| PSCI 402 | The Developing World |
| PSCI 404 | Living and Working Overseas |
Related courses: 15 credits selected in consultation with the departmental advisor. These include courses in History, Sociology, Statistics, Economics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. Six credits must be at the 300-400 level.
Political Science Control Sheet
Political Science Four Year Plan
Sociology (SOC)
The goal of the Sociology major is to provide students with a practical understanding of the methodologies of sociological investigation. This skill presumes competence on the part of our students in a body of knowledge that focuses on analyses of contemporary society and a curriculum that emphasizes issues related to race, class, ethnic, gender, and justice dimensions within various societies.
As a result of completing the requirements for the Sociology major, students will be prepared for graduate-level education, or teaching, social work, research, government, and community level careers. Students will demonstrate their mastery of content areas in Sociology through their competency in written and oral communication, critical and analytical thinking, and technological literacy. It is also expected that students will embark on their chosen career paths with an understanding of the Catholic Franciscan values, and their application within their professional and personal lives.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology
Required courses (12 credits):
| Section | Course |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology |
| SOC 201 | Sociological Theory |
| SS 400 | Research Methods in Social Science |
| SOC 415 | Senior Seminar in Sociology |
Additional Required Courses in Family/Community Studies (18 credits) selected from:
| Section | Course |
| SOC 104 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity |
| SOC 203 | Aging: A Social Affair |
| SOC 215 | Sociology of Sex and Gender |
| SOC 220 | Social Stratification and Inequality in the US |
| SOC 250 | Special Topics in Sociology |
| SOC/CRIM 251 | Family Abuse |
| SOC 301 | Marriage and the Family |
| SS 305 EL | Global Problems and Perceptions of Capitalism |
| SOC 303 | Sociology of Deviance |
| SOC 307 | Sociology of Education |
| SOC 310 | Social Change |
| SOC/CRIM 312 | Criminology |
| SOC 315 | Terrorism and Political Violence |
| SOC 320 | Social Movement |
| SOC 405 | Living in American Society |
| SOC 407 | Urban Society |
Electives: 18 credits in disciplines such as Anthropology, Business, History, Psychology, Political Science, and English, Economics, Criminal Justice, and Religious Studies selected in consultation with the departmental advisor.
NOTE: MATH 122 (Statistics) is the specified Math General Education course for Social Sciences
Minor in Sociology
A Minor in Sociology consists of 18 credits, including SOC 101, a 200 level, 300 level, and a 400 level SOC course selected in consultation with an advisor.
What Can I Do with a degree in Social Sciences?
Students may pursue a bachelor’s degree in this interdisciplinary major, designed to illustrate the interaction of humans and their environment primarily through the study of history, sociology, political science, and criminology.
Faculty
Dr. Robert Ingoglia, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
Professor of History
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Dr. Carl Lane, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of History
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Dr. Maria Vecchio, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of History
Director of Honors Program
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Dr. Sasha Sinkowsky, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Sociology, Chairperson of Department
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Kirby Hall Room 416
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For more information regarding Social Sciences please contact the Chairperson of the department
Dr. Sasha Sinkowsky
Kirby Hall Room 416
201-559-6116
