Social Transformation
The Department of Social Transformation is comprised of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Missiology, Political Science, and Sociology.
Please see the Major and Minor tabs to the right to explore these programs.
The Major for the B.A. in Anthropology
Anthropology is the comparative study of people and cultures around the world. The purpose of the BA in Anthropology at Eastern University is to give cross-cultural understanding and competence to students who desire to contribute to Christ’s Kingdom at home and abroad. Students will be prepared for work in international agencies, social services, church ministry, and other places where understanding cultural differences is needed. They will also be fully equipped for graduate school in anthropology if they choose to continue in the field. The program provides a faith-integrated approach to holistic, sensitive, and grassroots transformation of people and their cultures.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 102 | Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 103 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 201 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| ANTH 251W | Ethnography | 3 |
| ANTH 320 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH 395 | Field Experience | 3 |
| ANTH 401 | Ideas in Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 420 | Contemporary Issues in Christian Anthropology | 3 |
| MISS 100 | Perspectives in Christian World Mission | 3 |
| MISS 310 | Christ and Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
The Major for the B.A. in Criminal Justice
In keeping with Eastern University’s mission of faith, reason, and justice, the mission of the Criminal Justice program is to provide students with an education that is grounded in the liberal arts and prepares them for entry-level careers, career advancement, or graduate study. Anchored in the Christian worldview, this program is driven by a restorative justice perspective that emphasizes prevention and restoration, with a commitment to human redemption on the domestic and global levels.
General Education is integrated into the Criminal Justice Major. In addition, students must complete some GE courses outside the major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CRMJ 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 205 | Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| CRMJ 210 | Prosecution and the Courts | 3 |
| CRMJ 215 | Victimology | 3 |
| CRMJ 220 | Restorative Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 305 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRMJ 310 | Correctional Systems | 3 |
| CRMJ 315 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOCI 105 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC 220 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCI/CRMJ 318W | Research Methodology | 3 |
| CRMJ 418 | Critical Issues in Justice | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Juvenile Justice | ||
| Drugs and Society | ||
| Domestic Violence | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Internship | ||
| Socialization & Group Relations | ||
| Social Institutions & Justice | ||
| Majority/Minority Relations | ||
| Social Stratification | ||
| Immigration and Transnationalism | ||
| Sociological Theory | ||
| American Government | ||
| Comparative Government | ||
| Constitutional Law I | ||
| Constitutional Law II | ||
| Human Rights and International Law | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Child Welfare | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
The Major for the B.A. in Criminal Justice (Accelerated)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CRMJ 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 205 | Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| CRMJ 210 | Prosecution and the Courts | 3 |
| CRMJ 215 | Victimology | 3 |
| CRMJ 220 | Restorative Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 305 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRMJ 310 | Correctional Systems | 3 |
| CRMJ 315 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRMJ 318W | Research Methodology | 3 |
| CRMJ 418 | Critical Issues in Justice | 3 |
| SOCI 105 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 220 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Juvenile Justice | ||
| Drugs and Society | ||
| Domestic Violence | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Human Diversity and Social Interaction | ||
| Justice in a Pluralistic Society | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
The Major for the B.A. in Political Science
Required courses for the Political Science Major:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLI 103 | American Government | 3 |
| POLI 200 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POLI 212 | International Relations | 3 |
| POLI 214W | Political Theory | 3 |
| POLI 318 | Research in Political Science | 3 |
| POLI 415 | Faith and Politics | 3 |
| POLI electives at any level | 9 | |
| POLI electives at the 300-level or above (not including internship credits) | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 39 | |
The Major for the B.A. in Sociology
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 105 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 220 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCI 245 | Socialization & Group Relations | 3 |
| SOCI 315 | Social Stratification | 3 |
| SOCI 318W | Research Methodology | 3 |
| SOCI 401 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCI 418 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| SOCI 495 | Internship | 3 |
| or SOCI 417 | Senior Thesis | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Social Institutions & Justice | ||
| Collective Behaviors and Social Activism | ||
| The Family | ||
| Majority/Minority Relations | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Poverty, Oppression and Development in Africa | ||
| Immigration and Transnationalism | ||
| Sociology of Religion | ||
| Social Change and Globalization | ||
| Community Develpment in Developing Nations | ||
| Research and Data Analysis | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 39 | |
ONE of the following external courses may count as an elective:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 220 | Restorative Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 305 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| ANTH 251W | Ethnography | 3 |
| ANTH 320 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| POLI 212 | International Relations | 3 |
| POLI 355 | Human Rights and International Law | 3 |
| PSYC 304 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 324 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
Integrated Sociology/Social Work Double Major
Developed specifically for students in sociology and social work, this integrated double major enables social work students to complete the sociology program by taking as few as eight unique sociology courses alongside their regular social work course requirements. Sociology students who opt for the double major also have the number of unique sociology courses in the sociology major reduced from thirteen to eight, as certain selected courses required in social work will be applied to their sociology major. Additional information and specific course requirements can be obtained from the sociology or social work department.
The Minor in Criminal Justice
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOCI 105 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| CRMJ 315 | Criminology | 3 |
| Select three of the following courses | 9 | |
| Introduction to Policing | ||
| Prosecution and the Courts | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Restorative Justice | ||
| Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | ||
| Correctional Systems | ||
| Research Methodology | ||
| Critical Issues in Justice | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
The Minor in Anthropology
Twenty-one credits to include
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 251W | Ethnography | 3 |
| ANTH 401 | Ideas in Anthropology | 3 |
| Four MISS/ANTH electives | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
The Minor in Missiology
Twenty-one credits to include
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MISS 100 | Perspectives in Christian World Mission | 3 |
| MISS 310 | Christ and Culture | 3 |
| MISS 401 | Ideas in Missiology | 3 |
| Four MISS/ANTH elective courses | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
The Minor in Political Science
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLI 103 | American Government | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Comparative Government | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Twelve hours of Political Science electives 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
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May include BIOL 420 Environmental Regulations and Policy
The Minor in Pre-Law
Eighteen hours, including
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 220 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| POLI 319 | Constitutional Law I | 3 |
| POLI 342 | Constitutional Law II | 3 |
| POLI 214W | Political Theory | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethics and Justice | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Research in Political Science | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
The Minor in Public Policy
Eighteen hours, including
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLI 240 | Public Policy | 3 |
| POLI 250 | Ethics and Public Policy | 3 |
| POLI 315 | Public Administration | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Environmental Regulations and Policy | ||
| Economic Policy Issues | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Urban Politics | ||
| Research in Political Science | ||
| American Foreign Policy | ||
| Human Need and Social Response | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
The Minor in Sociology
Eighteen hours, including
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 105 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 245 | Socialization & Group Relations | 3 |
| Three additional SOCI courses | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |