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Concentration in Social Science The Criminal Justice Track is designed for students interested in law enforcement. Internships with law enforcement agencies are available. Required courses include Criminology, the American Legal System, Sociology of Deviance, and Juvenile Delinquency. Criminal Justice students are encouraged to take courses in Martial Arts and foreign languages. The Social Science major offers concentrations in criminal justice, political science, international studies, economics, sociology, and psychology. It provides an excellent introduction to social science methods and it makes it possible to explore all of the social sciences while preparing for a career in criminal justice. Our Faculty Dr. Stephen Healey, who holds degrees in Religion and Society from Eastern Nazarene College, Andover Newton Theological School, and Boston College, is the Director of the World Religions Program and the Interim Chair of the Social Science Program. His research and publications have focused on Religion and Human Rights, the Phenomenology of Conversion, Globalization in Religion, and Public Theology. Professor Christoffel Krediet, received his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a Notes & Comments Editor on the Brooklyn Law Review. Mr. Krediet was also an active member of Brooklyn Law School's Moot Court Honor Society, serving as both a competitor and a coach of the Corporate Team. He has experience working in an international law firm in the Netherlands, and as part of a Westport corporation's in-house counsel. Mr. Krediet teaches legal studies at the University. Professor Yongbom Kim is an internationally recognized Martial Artist. He earned his undergraduate and his Master's degree inMartial Arts from Korea's Kyung Hee University. He also holds a seventh degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Professor Kim has a particular academic interest in the historical and philosophical roots of Martial Arts and is becoming recognized for his commitment to mainstream the Martial Arts as an academic discipline in the West. Dr. Charles T. Phillips is the CEO/President of Service For Peace, which implements community based learning in courses on advocacy, leadership and social justice. Dr. Phillips is fluent in Russian and holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Moscow State University. He is the Chairperson for the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Learning and Diversity Education Initiative at the University of Bridgeport. Dr. Noel Brown is President of Friends of the United Nations. Previously, he served as the Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), North American regional office. Dr. Brown holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Seattle University, an M.A. in International Law and Organization from Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. in International Law and Relations from Yale University. Our Students & Alumni Mishiko Seino graduated May 2002 with a degree in Social Science. She works at the Japanese Consulate in New York City while attending the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. Zhengfan Sun graduated May, 1998 with a degree in Social Science. Currently holding a position at the United Nations as Accountant in the UN Office of Programme Planning, Budget, and Accounts. Some quotes from current students: "I enjoy the small class sizes and the variety of political science courses in the International College." Mekleat Sahle sophomore "I feel the College prepares me to work in a diverse environment and expand my worldview." Kyle Stadelhofer freshman "The professors are knowledgeable in their field and always willing to engage in thought-provoking discussion in and out of the classroom." Grace Lee senior Careers that students pursue after graduating from this major include: Law Enforcement Government Customs Social Work Investigation Teaching Community Service Counseling Education Public Administration Co-Curricular Activities In addition to the classes, there are co- and extra- curricular activities relevant to the interests of those in the major. Presentations, debates, forums and a tour has been sponsored by the International College to further studies outside the classroom setting. International Awareness Club Debates on Foreign Policy Zuhair Suidan: Will there ever be peace between Israel and Palestine? Tong-Il Moo Do Club Internships Taekwondo Club Jujitsu Club 2004 Masters Cup International Taekwondo Championship International College |