Social Science

John Freed, Ph.D., Division Chair of Arts & Sciences

Leslie Wasson, Ph.D., Program Chair

Les Clements, Ph.D.

Robert Hill, D.P.A.

Mark S. Langevin, Ph.D.

Bonnie L. Ross, Ph.D.

Timothy Ulrich, M.A.

Bachelor of Arts

The world is changing. New technologies appear constantly while ethnic and international conflicts continue to affect our lives. Complex processes of social change, transience, and globalization create both amazing opportunities and difficult choices. No single discipline can keep up with all these events and explain them fully. The Social Science program seeks to encompass the diverse areas of social, political, cultural, economic, organizational and technological processes and their interactions.

This major is designed for the student who desires a broader background or overview of particular fields of study. The major offers opportunities for emphasis in specific subject areas while maintaining an inclusive perspective. This integrated focus will help develop critical reasoning and analytical skills, comparative perspectives, and a broad knowledge base about the world.

The Social Science major is ideal for students who are seeking careers in government service, journalism, advertising, teaching, library science, law and politics. Additionally, students are prepared for work in research, consulting and for graduate study.

In concert with the mission of Chapman University College, the Social Science Program seeks to promote the following competencies:

• Scientific Methods/Quantitative and Qualitative Research Skills
• Classical and Contemporary Social Science Theories
• Complex Systems Analysis
• Interdisciplinary Global and Historical Perspectives
• Professional Writing and Presentation Skills
• Organizational and Technological Skills

All courses taken in the major program must be passed with a grade equivalent of "C" or higher. Courses may be used to fulfill both major and general education requirements.