The Social Science Department provides an introduction to the study of social and political organizations. In lower division courses students are exposed to fundamental knowledge concerning the development and operation of societies and cultures, from the broad view of history to the formation of individual values. At the highest level of study, students construct individualized research and applied skills development. The core disciplines include history, sociology, and political science. The curriculum is integral to the General University Requirements (GUR's). In relation to the degree programs at Heritage, the Social Science curriculum promotes context—a framework for developing the specialized knowledge and skills that lead to social work, law, public service, and post-baccalaureate degree programs.
DEGREE AND PROGRAMS OFFERED
The Social Science Department offers courses to complete the following degrees and programs:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Major: Community Safety and Public Administration
Major: Leadership and Organization Management
Major: Law and Social Justice
Major: Interdisciplinary Contract (see requirements under Special Programs section contract major).
Degree in Community Safety and Public Administration
The academic program in Community Safety & Public Administration is designed for career-seeking students. The baccalaureate in CSPA represents fundamental knowledge in the fields of public management and civil/criminal justice. Students who complete the B.A. program acquire management skills that are needed for leadership positions in the public and not-for-profit service sector. The purpose of the program is to produce critical thinkers who are knowledgeable, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and adapt to changing facts and circumstance. The program strives to familiarize students with facts, concepts, and knowledge affecting the management of public policy, justice, and security in America. More importantly, the curriculum promotes ethical behavior in applying academic knowledge to problem-solving in diverse, changing circumstances that affecting diverse, changing populations. The development of critical thinking skills, communication skills, the ability to integrate ideas, and a commitment to life-long learning are primary outcomes for students in the Community Safety & Public Administration program. Equally important is the development of management skills, leadership, and the application of knowledge to problem-solving in the public sector.
A degree in Community Safety & Public Administration is the product of interdisciplinary studies – integrating new, dedicated coursework with curricula in the social sciences, business administration, humanities, social work, and equivalent sources. A foundation in government, the social sciences, research methods, written/oral communications, and computer-use is required. Upper division requirements are flexible. Students choose course work from the fields of community safety (grounded, generally, in criminal justice studies), law, and the field of public sector management (with a focus on public and private organizations that operate in the realm of community safety).
Degree in Leadership and Organization Management
The major in Leadership and Organization Management provides students with intensive studies on private, public, and not-for-profit organizations. Persons completing all requirements have a broad knowledge of organization types, organization behavior, and the demands on leadership. Equally important is the acquisition and development of leadership skills in community-based organizations, social services, and the public arena. Like the CSPA major, the major in L&OM is the product of interdisciplinary studies and the practical application of skills and knowledge.
Degree in Law and Social Justice
The major in Law and Social Justice is designed for students who are looking for a structured pre-law curriculum. While aiming toward success in the LSAT (the Law School Aptitude Test) – the national standard for entrance into American law schools – the major in Law and Social Justice develops broad exposure to the social sciences, humanities, general math, and science. The structure of the major is biased toward vocabulary development, critical thinking, broad cultural engagement, and integrated learning. No curriculum guarantees success on the LSAT, or success in law schools. The Heritage major in Law and Social Justice, however, exercises and develops the skills and the knowledge that often are expected on professional school entrance exams.
Degree by Interdisciplinary Contract
Students with unique interests may satisfy the requirements for a baccalaureate degree in social sciences through an interdisciplinary contract – a distinct program of coursework customized by the student, and approved by the chair of the Social Science Department, the Office of Academic Affairs and an academic advisor. If students cannot find a major suited to their interests and aspirations for a career, they are encouraged to develop an interdisciplinary contract as early as possible. (For a general guide to an “Inter Disciplinary Contract Degree”, see Section IX, Special Programs, in this catalog.)
DEGREE AND PROGRAM OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Community Safety & Public Administration, in Law and Social Justice, or in Leadership and Organization Management requires 126 credits, minimum – 60 credits in upper division courses, with 24 credits from core requirements. (See Chapter VI, Academic Degree Programs for basic requirements.) Prospective graduates must maintain a GPA minimum 2.0 (C). A grade of 2.0 (C) or better in social statistics (or equivalent course work) is required before senior standing is recognized in the social science majors. A 2.3 GPA (C+) or better must be attained in the active learning placement and senior capstone seminar. Students who transfer-in with junior or senior standing must complete the Heritage Core (HUM305) and the Senior Capstone Seminar.
TRANSFER CREDITS AND COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS
Academic credits transferred from other institutions, or acquired through other accredited universities may apply toward upper division requirements in each major if the courses contribute to the core competencies and skills embedded in the social science curriculum. There are no substitutes or equivalent sources of credit for the senior capstone seminar, HUM305, or active learning placements. All substitutions for the upper division requirements must be approved by the chair of the Social Science Department and the Dean of Arts and Sciences BEFORE a student submits an application for a degree. (See Application for Graduation on p. 53)
Of special note: Heritage University is a partner in, and charter member of the OCICU – the Online Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities. The Social Science Department is a leading subscriber to consortium services. By virtue of our OCICU partnership, Heritage belongs to a large, virtual University – a digital learning community. Members of the OCICU community include a hundred independent institutions, thousands of faculty members and tens-of-thousands students.
Through our membership, upper division students in the social science majors may register for accredited, online-courses. Each course is delivered over the internet. The list of qualified courses is published by the Registrar’s Office and in the course schedule.
In the Social Science Department, the approved, online courses are used in three ways:
- As special electives (unique courses that complement a major, but cannot be sponsored by Heritage).
- As equivalent/substitute courses (when students cannot register for a local, Heritage version of the course or when students need alternatives to the local schedule and/or local setting).
- As a required course that delivers essential knowledge and/or core competence to students (and Heritage cannot sponsor, has no equivalent course in the catalog, or no resource to offer the course in traditional settings).
The department chairs and college deans will determine which students may register for online courses and will determine how online courses are used in the curriculum.
Of further note: online learning will be a fixture in career development, in continuing education and in life long learning. Persons completing baccalaureate programs at Heritage will need the skills, need the knowledge to pursue and succeed-in online classrooms. In the Social Science programs we encourage the practice. We expect our graduates to acquire, exercise and advance online-learning-skills. Upper division students should expect that 50% of their classes will meet online, only. Many more courses will be delivered through mixed or blended methods (face-to-face, online, and through collaborative inquiry).
OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
| 1. General University Requirements |
45 credits |
| (Some 300 level courses apply to, or satisfy the GURs. See Section VI, Academic Degree Program, in the catalog. Within GUR options, social science majors must select HIS 101/102, POSC 201, SOC 201 and SOC 220). |
| 2. Lower Division Requirements |
15 credits |
| CPSC 102 Microsoft Office Applications |
3 |
| SP 102 Public Speaking |
3 |
| POSC 201 U.S. Political Systems |
3 |
| HIS 204 Fundamentals of History of American People I |
3 |
| HIS 205 Fundamentals of History of American People II |
3 |
| 3. Lower Division Options, no more than |
11 credits |
| No more than 70 credits in lower division course work – courses identified by numbers below 300 in the H.U. curriculum – count toward a baccalaureate degree in the social sciences. Recommended options (or their equivalents in transfer credits) include: |
| World Language (one semester above GUR requirement |
4 |
| ACCT 235 Survey of Accounting |
4 |
| BADM 215W Business Skills & Technical Communication |
3 |
| BADM 255 Survey of the Business Work Environment |
3 |
| ENG 306A Play Production |
3 |
| CSPA 220 Introduction to Community Safety & Public Admin |
3
- 4. Upper Division Core Requirements
|
24 credits
POSC 300
|
Government Role in Society 3 |
| CSPA 310 Mediation & Conflict Resolution |
3 |
| POSC 313 Constitutional Law |
3 |
| BADM 342 Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| ENG 323W Advanced Composition: Rhetoric Modes |
3 |
| PHIL 410W Advanced Critical Thinking |
3 |
| PHIL 450 Applied Ethics |
3 |
| CSPA 499W Senior Capstone Seminar |
3 |
| 5. Major: Community Safety & Public Administration (Core) |
33 |
| POSC 325 Public Administration |
3 |
| POSC 310 Public Sector Executive |
3 |
| POSC 311 The Judiciary |
3 |
| POSC 312 Legislative Process |
3 |
| CSPA 315 Survey of Law Enforcement |
3 |
| CSPA 320 Survey of Juvenile Justice |
3 |
| CSPA 325 Survey of Corrections |
3 |
| CSPA 410 Program Planning & Budgeting |
3 |
| CSPA 420 Program Implementation |
3 |
| BADM 351 Human Resource Management |
3 |
| CSPA 425 Intensive Studies in Community Safety & Public Admin... 3 |
| 6. Major: Leadership & Organizational Management (Core) |
30 credits |
| CSPA 410 Program Planning & Budgeting |
3 |
| CSPA 420 Program Implementation |
3 |
| BADM 351 Human Resource Management |
3 |
| BADM 318 Managing Diversity |
3 |
| BADM 382A Integrated Management of Information Systems I |
3 |
| BADM 382B Integrated Management of Information Systems II |
3 |
| Phil 310 Philosophy & Culture |
3 |
| LOM 328 Leadership |
3 |
| LOM 322 Management of Organizational Change |
3 |
| LOM 440 Directed Readings in Leadership & Organizations |
3 |
| 7. Major: Law & Social Justice (Core) |
30 credits |
| ENG 323 Advanced Composition: Rhetorical Modes |
3 |
| POSC 310 Public Sector Executive |
3 |
| POSC 311 The Judiciary |
3 |
| POSC 312 Legislative Process |
3 |
| CSPA 315 Survey of Law Enforcement |
3 |
| CSPA 321 Substantive Criminal Law |
3 |
| CSPA 322 Law of Criminal Procedure |
3 |
| SOC 440 Directed Reading in Law & Social Justice |
3 |
| POSC 400 Public Policy |
3 |
| Phil 310 Philosophy & Culture |
3 |
| 8. Inter-Disciplinary Electives (by approval of program chair) |
3-12 credits |
| Upper division credit hours required |
60 credits |
| Minimum credit hours -major in social sciences |
126 credits |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
CSPA 220 Introduction to Community Safety & Public Administration (3)
3 credits
An introduction to the scope of the discipline with emphasis on learning resources, vocabulary building and career development; prerequisite: Completed GURs or permission of the Program Chair; offered fall semester
CSPA 310 Mediation & Conflict Resolution (3)
3 credits
This is a course in applied social science. Students learn the art of conflict resolution through mediation. At the end of this course, students are eligible for basic certification as mediators in Washington State. Prerequisite: junior standing; offered fall semester
CSPA 315 Survey of Law Enforcement (3)
3 credits
In this course students examine “policing” – civil and criminal law enforcement at national, state, and local levels. Topics include the history of policing; the role of investigation, identification and apprehension; constraints under “the rule of law”; the culture and careers of law enforcement officers; community/police relations; accountability, technology, and change in the law enforcement sectors. Prerequisite: completed GURs; offered fall, spring, and summer semester
CSPA 320 Survey of Juvenile Justice (3)
3 credits
This course offers a look at minor children and public interests – how governments get involved in the civil and criminal affairs of young people. Students examine two generic models of government intervention: the state as surrogate parent, and the state as administrator of the law and process. The implications of each model are examined with respect to: abuse and neglect, children at-risk; accountability, social services, placement, adult supervision, and public safety. Prerequisite: completed GURs; offered fall, spring, and summer semester
CSPA 325 Survey of Corrections (3)
3 credits
Students examine agencies and organizations involved with offender populations, and the role of correctional programs in accountability, punishment, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: completed GURs; offered fall, spring, and summer semester
CSPA 410 Program Planning & Budgeting (3)
3 credits
Approaches to program design, planning and budgeting are studied. Students produce, present, and defend a program-design in the realm of community safety. Prerequisite: permission of the Program Chair; offered fall semester
CSPA 420 Program Implementation (3)
3 credits
Some public programs work and some don’t. Students examine program success and program failure – to understand, appreciate and take into account the social, political, cultural and economic obstacles that affect public programs and public sector managers. Prerequisite: permission of the Program Chair; offered fall semester
CSPA 425 Intensive Studies in Community Safety (3)
3 credits
Course content varies. Special, narrow topics are selected. Students and faculty can nominate topics for intensive study. Study might be offered on: emergency services, boarder security and immigration, drugs, crime and justice; violence in America; gangs, organized crime and community safety; The color and gender of justice; The Patriot Act; white collar crime; technology, information, and the administration of justice, etc. Critical thinking, research and presentation skills are emphasized.
CSPA 430W Active Learning in CSPA (3)
3-6 credits
Active leaning derives academic credit for work-study, on-job learning, volunteer service, community-based internships or field experience that produces knowledge and skills that is related, directly, to Community Safety and Public Administration. Collaborative agreements between public sector organizations and the university will produce internships or learning assignments for students majoring in CSPA. Alternative forms of active learning can be proposed by students. Credit is based on a learning-plan approved by the Program Chair and academic advisor, and a final report that itemizes learning-outcomes. Up to 6 credits of active learning can be applied to the requirements for a degree. Prerequisite: junior standing and permission of the Program Chair; offered fall, spring and summer semester
CSPA 440 Directed Reading in Community Safety & Public Administration (3)
3 credits
This is a reading intensive course based on the special interests of students. Bibliographic abstracts are produced and shared with colleagues. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of the Program Chair; offered fall, spring and summer semester
CSPA 499W Senior Capstone Seminar (3)
3 credits
This course is required for graduation with a major in Community Safety and Public Administration. Through individual projects students will synthesize knowledge gained through the program and demonstrate skills in research, critical thinking and writing; then, present their projects to students, faculty advisors and/or community leaders. Prerequisite: senior standing and have completed upper division core; offered fall, spring and summer semester
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
LOM 322 Management of Organization Change (3)
3 credits
This course examines the role of managers in the complex process of organization change and adaptation. Contemporary literature, case studies and/or community-based research will guide the curriculum. Prerequisite: junior standing and LOM 328; offered fall, spring and summer semester
LOM 328 Leadership (3)
3 credits
This course employs the study of contemporary leadership literature, intercultural communications, and community-based research in project planning for diverse organizations. Prerequisite: junior standing; offered fall, spring and summer semester
LOM 440 Directed Readings in Leadership and Organizations (3)
3 credits
Reading intensive course based on the special interests of students. Bibliographic abstracts are produced and shared with colleagues. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of the Program Chair; offered fall, spring and summer semester
LOM 490 Internship (1-6)
1-6 credits
Through individually-appropriate field experiences, students are given an opportunity to apply knowledge gained from coursework and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of the Program Chair; offered fall, spring and summer semester
LOM 495 Special Project (3)
3 credits
An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member and to produce a specific outcome established by the student’s prospectus. As part of the course, the student prepares and presents a portfolio representing the student’s achievements and progress both in this project and the context of the course. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of the Program Chair; offered fall, spring and summer semester
LOM 497 Senior Thesis (3)
3 credits
This is an advanced course allowing the student to complete an independent research project or scholarly investigation which demonstrates mastery of methodology appropriate to the student’s field of study. As part of the course, the student prepares and presents a portfolio.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POSC 101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
3 credits
Introduction to the field of political science and study of government: emphasis on U.S. law, political parties, interest groups, political socialization, public opinion, governing theory, and practice. Offered fall semester
POSC 201W U.S. Political System (3)
3 credits
Principles, organization, and functions of the U.S. political system: current issues including, but not limited to, diversity, economic and social welfare policy, and Native American governance and sovereignty issues. Prerequisite: ENG 101; offered spring semester
POSC 313 Constitutional Law (3)
3 credits
When persons are in conflict with each other, their government or conflict with the law they can go to the Federal Courts. The U.S .Supreme Court is the last step in deciding what laws mean, and what laws are permitted by the U.S. Constitution. In this course students learn the fundamentals of legal research, the interpretation of laws and the application of Constitutional principles through the rigorous study of Supreme Court cases. Offered fall semester
POSC 490 Internship
1-6 credits
Through individually appropriate field experiences, students are given an opportunity to apply knowledge gained from coursework and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Prerequisite: permission of the Program Chair; offered fall, spring and summer semester
POSC 495 Special Project (3)
3 credits
An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member and to produce a specific outcome. Prerequisite: permission of the Program Chair; offered fall, spring and summer semester
SOCIOLOGY
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
3 credits
Introduction to the field of sociology; theory, methods and concepts: survey of sub-disciplines; relevance to other disciplines; ethical issues. Offered fall semester
SOC 201 Social Problems (3)
3 credits
Exploration, through theory and research, of how American society defines and reacts to social problems as social issues and public policy; considers such headings as the economy and society (unemployment, business, government, and labor), social inequality (wealth, poverty, race, and gender), the family, the workplace, health, energy, environment quality, crime and justice, and national security. Prerequisites: ENG 101, SOC 101 or POSC 101; offered spring semester
SOC 220 Applied Social Statistics (3)
3 credits
Applications of statistics in the social sciences; probability and statistics in the social sciences; probability in statistical inference, analysis of variance, regression analysis and non-parametric procedures; prerequisites: high school algebra or equivalent and CPSC 101 or higher; offered fall and spring semester
SOC 305 Culture Diversity and Social Justice (3)
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to have students explore cultural diversity and social justice. The course provides the conceptual, theoretical, and empirical knowledge-base related to difference, oppression, social justice, and empowerment of culturally diverse populations at risk. This foundation knowledge is necessary of social work practice in a multicultural society. Offered spring semester
SOC 312 Human Development in Society (3)
3 credits
General systems theory is used as a framework for integrating human development and human behavior knowledge and theory pertaining to microsystems of society; individuals, families, and informal groups. Prerequisites: PSY 101, SOC 101 and BIOL 111 or equivalent recommended; cross-listed as SOWK 312; offered fall semester
SOC 316 Social Policy I (3)
3 credits
This course provides an in depth examination of the history of public welfare and fields of social services practice shaped by social welfare policies and includes an introduction to poverty and the nature of oppression. Prerequisites: SOC 101, ECON 101, POSC 201, HIS 204 or HIS 205W; cross-listed as SOWK 316; offered fall semester
SOC 317 Social Policy II (3)
3 credits
This course provides an in depth examination of social welfare as a social institution: analysis of society's structure and its relationship to meet social welfare needs; trends in social welfare; social welfare policy analysis in relationship to social work. It is taken concurrently with SOWK 313 and SOWK 487. Prerequisites: limited to majors and SOWK 316; offered spring semester
SOC 430 Ethics in Practice (2)
2 credits
This course deals with issues of ethics for the entry-level generalist social work practitioner in a variety of practice settings. This course also meets requirements of RCW 79.24.310 for chemical dependency counselors. Prerequisites: SOWK 101 or permission of program chair; cross-listed as SOWK 430; offered fall semester
SOC 440 Directed Readings in Law & Social Justice (3)
3 credits
This is a reading intensive course based on the special interests of students. Bibliographic abstracts are produced and shared with colleagues.
SOC 460W Social Science Research Methods (3)
3 credits
Basic research methodologies for the social sciences; principles of qualitative and quantitative methodologies for collection and analysis of data; development of research design; this course is the same as SOWK 459W. Prerequisites: SOC 220 or Math 221, senior standing and permission of the Program Chair; offered fall semester