Academics
Majors | Minors
American Studies
The American Studies program provides an understanding of the American culture within the context of a Christian worldview. The American studies advisor will assist the student in selecting 18 hours from two discipline areas reflecting the student's interest. The discipline areas include biblical education, business, administration, communication arts, history, language and literature, music, psychology, and social sciences.
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History
The History program encourages students to evaluate the historical narrative based on biblical principle, resulting in an integrated interpretation. Traditionally a key component of the classical liberal arts education, history and the skills demanded by the historical process provide a necessary foundation for learning. The program prepares students for graduate work or for careers in a variety of fields including government, law, business, education, public history, and the gospel ministry.
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History and Political Science
The History and Political Science program offers a broad background of world history, particularly as it relates to the study of political systems; biblical interpretations of history and biblical bases for civil government are emphasized.
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Integrated Social Studies Education
The integrated social studies education program prepares students to teach social studies in public and Christian schools in grades 7-12. Students who complete this curriculum will be licensed by the State of Ohio and the Association of Christian Schools International. The Ohio teaching license, through reciprocal agreements, is automatically recognized in 42 states. Students select one or more concentrations in the areas of economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology.
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International Studies - Social Science
The International Studies major utilizes courses from several academic disciplines to prepare students for a variety of internationally focused careers. Three Concentrations enable students to focus upon a particular area of interest within the international context.
- The Global Economics and International Business concentration prepares business-oriented students for careers in international management, marketing, finance, comparative economics, missions, and the foreign service. [More info]
- The Missiology concentration prepares students for a variety of missions-related positions. [More info]
- The Social Science concentration prepares students for careers in areas such as the foreign service, international media, international relations, and missions. [More info]
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Political Science
The Political Science program is designed to prepare students for careers in public policy analysis, international affairs, various levels of government, campaign management, interest groups, journalism, and many others.
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Prelaw
The Prelaw program is designed to prepare students for law school and develop thinking and analytic skills needed to perform well on the Law School Aptitude Test (LSAT) and in law school.
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Public Administration
The Public Administration program prepares students to serve others with a vision toward improving the quality of life in their local community, state, or the nation. This program prepares students for careers in government, non-profit and business administration, as well as graduate and professional programs in public administration, the social sciences, management, public policy, social work, criminal justice, or law by utilizing courses in political science, business administration, economics, and law.
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