Social Science
Program Overview
Students studying Social Science learn not only the history of the United States and other powerful countries, but also gain understanding of the human condition through psychology, sociology, civilization and religious history. Students under this major learn how the peoples and civilizations of the world developed into their current standing, as well as how to relate to these peoples and civilizations through the biblical understanding provided by their foundational studies. The Social Science major also prepares students for both graduate studies and related careers.
The goal of the Social Science major is to educate students in multiple areas of human history in conjunction with biblical understanding. Students in the Social Science program have the opportunity to develop under the tutelage of our highly skilled history department as they learn alongside students with the same goals and aspirations, allowing them to leave Simpson having built upon their foundation of historical and social understanding firm relationships with their professors, their peers, and their God.
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR, ONE STUDY AT A TIME.
Required Courses
- World Regional Geography
- U.S. History to 1877
- U.S. History from 1877
- The Historian’s Craft
- History of California
- Selected Topics in Historiography
- Senior Seminar
- World Civilizations II
- World Religions
- Intro to Psychology
- Intro to Sociology
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to…
- Demonstrate critical thinking and reading skills by analyzing, synthesizing and interpreting historical sources.
- Apply information literacy skills and various methodologies to conduct historical research.
- Employ effective oral and written communication skills consistent with professional standards.
- Appreciate the people, cultures, and nations of the world through consideration of their social and historical development.
- Develop and grow in Christian character and servant leadership through integration of Christian faith and the discipline of history.
Internship & Career Opportunities
In addition to careers in medicine, research or teaching, your biology degree from Simpson will also help prepare you for a career in:
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Business Consultation
- Patent & Environmental Law
- Healthcare Technology
- Technical Writing
- Nursing
- Science Journalism
- Physical Therapy
- Computer Programming
- Public Health
- Computer Modeling
- Wildlife Biology
- Environmental Science
- Clinical Chemistry
- Waste Management
- Genetic Counseling
- Agriculture
- Pharmaceutical Research
- Occupational Therapy
- Biomedical Engineering
- Research
Social Science for Teachers
Program Overview
The goal of this program is to educate students in multiple areas of human history in conjunction with biblical understanding. Students in this course of study have the opportunity to develop under the tutelage of our highly skilled history department as they learn alongside students with the same goals and aspirations, allowing them to leave Simpson having built upon their foundation of historical and social understanding firm relationships with their professors, their peers, and their God and continue on to educate younger generations in the area of Social Science.
In the Social Science for Teachers (Social Science Single Subject) major students learn all the necessary aspects of the history of the United States and other powerful countries, as well as gain an understanding of the human condition through psychology, sociology, civilization and religious history. Students under this major learn how the peoples and civilizations of the world developed into their current standing, giving them the needed understanding to relate to these peoples and civilizations through biblical understanding and teach from a loving perspective.
Required Courses
- World Regional Geography
- U.S. History to 1877
- U.S. History from 1877
- The Historian’s Craft
- History of California
- Selected Topics in Historiography
- Senior Seminar
- World Civilizations II
- World Religions
- Intro to Psychology
- Intro to Sociology
MEET THE FACULTY
Dr. Timothy Orr
Associate Professor of History
Director of Simpson Scholars
Department Chair of the History and Political Science Department
