Social Science

The Social Science program prepares students who desire a broad, liberal arts education in the social sciences. Students take coursework in the fields of anthropology, social economics, geography, government, history, sociology, public administration, psychology, criminal justice, and social work. The department offers a major, concentration, and minor.

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

SSCI 100 : University Seminar

Acclimatizes new Evangel students to the University. As such, it serves as an intellectual and practical orientation to the challenges and opportunities of the University life and learning. Students are introduced to Evangel’s Christ-centered, integrational, exploratory, and global ethos. They build relationships with departmental contexts as well as across the campus. They are encouraged to understand that they are being prepared not only for a career but for life.

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SSCI 212 : Economics in Society

Discusses leading economic theory and principles and their application to personal and national decision-making.

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SSCI 213 : Economics in Society

Discusses leading economic theory and principles and their application personal and national decision-making. Topics include economic challenges facing the American Social Security System and the American Education System.

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SSCI 225 : Research Methods for Social Science

Examines elementary principles of research and writing for the various disciplines within the Social Sciences. Topics include development of research skills, critical thinking, writing styles, and analytical writing.

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Prerequisites

Sophomore standing, Social Science major.

SSCI 260/460 : Area-Topic Studies

Available as needed. Topics include 260/460: Ancient, 261/461: Medieval Europe, 262/462: Africa, 263/463: Asia, 264/464: Latin America, 265/465: American Religion and Society, 266/466: North America, 267/467: United States, 268/468: Western Europe, 269/469: Eastern Europe.