2008-2009 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

HISTORY107410 Homeless in America (3) (I)(Winter Session)Reviews the history of poverty and homelessness inAmerica and society’s response to it. Special emphasis isplaced on the economic, cultural, social and politicalfactors, which converge to create a climate in which povertyexists and is maintained. Current societal responses topoverty are studied with immersion experiences in theHampton Roads area. Prerequisite: senior status. Offered inselected Winter Sessions.450 Health & Human Services Data Collectionand Data Analysis (3)(E)Offers the student an overview of data collectionmethods as well as analysis procedures within the context ofhealth and human services. Both positivistic andnaturalistic paradigms are examined. Students are given anopportunity to develop skills in posing research questions,designing studies, collecting data, and analyzing,interpreting and reporting this data. Prerequisites:junior/senior status, successful completion of mathrequirement, and consent. Offered fall of even-numberedyears, or as needed.HISTORYDR. RICHARD E. BONDDR. CLAYTON J. DREES, Division ChairpersonDR. DANIEL S. MARGOLIESDR. SARA A. SEWELL, Program CoordinatorDR. SUSANNAH F. WALKERCourse offerings in history are intended to familiarizestudents with both the American and Western heritage, aswell as with some aspects of the history of the non-Westernworld. The study of history is presented as a means ofintegrating college experiences and developing certainperceptual and analytical skills. Students are exposed to abroad range of modern historical methodologies,establishing close ties between history and many otheracademic disciplines.The study of history is aimed at students who aremotivated by diverse goals. It offers excellent preparationfor careers in law, civil service, journalism, business, foreignservice, museum work, and archives. It also preparesstudents well to pursue graduate study, including lawschool.The history department offers two majors: History andSocial Studies. The history major provides the opportunityto study a variety of historical topics. Students haveconsiderable choice of courses, and professors encouragemajors to take full advantage of the diversity of courses thatthe department offers. Additionally, the history majorprovides students with high-level analytical skills thatemphasize historical inquiry. Students should note, forexample, that the department offers courses that introducea wide range of methodologies, including oral history,intellectual history, social history, cultural history, andgender history. The major requirements, although minimal,are designed to ensure that all students will gain someknowledge of both U.S. and non-U.S. history beyond theintroductory level. They also ensure that every studentmajoring in history will have the opportunity to confront adiversity of historical interpretations and will acquirepractice in designing and executing historical research.The social studies major is designed for students whoplan to become secondary history/social studies educators.This major meets all of the competencies required by theCommonwealth of Virginia for secondary educationcertification in social studies. In addition to history, areas ofstudy include government, civics, international studies,economics, and geography. This major also emphasizes thenature of historical interpretation and provides theopportunity to pursue independent historical research. Inaddition to completing the departmental requirements,social studies majors who seek certification in secondaryeducation must complete all secondary professional teachertraining courses stipulated in the education section of thecurrent catalog.Major Requirements: HistoryCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.At least 9 semester hours must be in U.S. history,9 in European history, and 3 in non-Western history(Asia, Africa, Latin America).Any 5 history courses at the100/200 level15Any 6 history courses at the300/400 level18HIST 258Introduction to Historiography3HIST 360Junior Research Seminar3HIST 460Senior Project Seminar3Minor Requirements: HistoryTOTAL 42COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE(See p. 31 for general minor requirements)SEM.HRS.3 courses in U.S. history 93 courses in non-U.S. history 9At least one writing (W) course in historyAt least 9 semester hoursat the 300/400 level.TOTAL 18