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POL 101D - U.S. Government and Politics, 4 credit hours
This course introduces students to U.S. national government and politics, with special attention to the impact of diversity on the ongoing struggle for democracy.
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POL 102(I) - Concentration in Politics, 1-3 credit hours
A concentrated study of a particular aspect of politics, a particular ideology or issue, or a particular individual or group which has significance politically. The specific topic to be studied will be announced each semester in the course schedule by the professor teaching the section. Students may repeat the course and register for as many sections of POL 102(I) as they wish, as long as they do not repeat the same topic.
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POL 150I - Humans & The Earth: Can We Coexist?, 3 credit hours
This team taught, interdisciplinary course examines global environmental issues, including biodiversity, climate, energy and population from biological and other disciplinary perspectives. These other perspectives will vary depending upon the academic disciplines of the other three faculty members who will teach the course. The student can satisfy three core credits, either in the sciences (BIO 150I ), the social sciences (ECN 150I /POL 150I), or humanities (HUM 150I ) in the old core. The course satisfies the Interdisciplinary requirement in the new core.
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POL 202 - Major Policy Issues, 1-3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D
An introduction to the study of major policy issues facing the American system today. The issues examined include such matters as energy and the environment, national defense, elections, agricultural subsidies, health care, civil rights, budget deficits, affirmative action, and other matters of national concern.
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POL 205 - Environmental Politics, 3 credit hours
An examination of the problems, options and issues generated by governmental efforts to address challenges to a safe environment. The course includes case studies drawn from both American and international experiences.
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POL 207 - Introduction to Law, 3 credit hours
This course represents a basic introduction to the American legal system. Particular emphasis is placed on identifying the various types of law and the types of conflicts they are intended to resolve. Students are introduced to the analysis of court decisions as a means to understanding some of the processes of legal reasoning. The course examines the law and the legal system from the perspective of the social sciences.
Crosslisted: CRJ 207
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POL 208 - Special Legal Studies, 1-3 credit hours
This course is periodically offered to provide an intensive examination of some area of the law which has particularly contemporary interest. Regular offerings include: women and law, consumer law, and the like, with credit hours appropriate to the volume of work.
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POL 211I - International Politics, 4 credit hours
Notes: Required for all majors
A study of the major concepts in international politics and their application to the events of the postwar world, particularly the Cold War and its aftermath, the North-South split and increasing interdependence. Emphasis is on the forces which motivate states to act and the possibilities for increasing conflict or cooperation. Attention is also given to the United Nations and to various regional organizations like the European Union.
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POL 215I - United Nations, 2 credit hours
A study of the growth, activities and processes of political influence in the United Nations and its relation to the larger international political setting within which they function. This course or POL 315I is required for participants in the BW Model UN Team.
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POL 216IX - International Organizations: Case Studies, 1-3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): POL 215I or POL 315I
An illustration of the factors determining the behavior or potential behavior of individual nations at the United Nations. This course serves as specific preparation for Model United Nations team participants. May be repeated if countries differ.
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POL 221I - Intro to Comparative Politics, 4 credit hours
Notes: Required for all majors
A comparative examination of selected government systems illustrating the variety of political systems in the world today.
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POL 231 - Introduction to Political Theory, 4 credit hours
Notes: Required for all majors
This course introduces students to the issues, debates, and methods of political philosophers. It emphasizes the use of political theory to solve public problems.
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POL 240 - Introduction to Political Analysis, 4 credit hours
Notes: Required for all majors
A study of political science methods of research and analysis with an emphasis on how those techniques can be applied to contemporary political issues. The course investigates the ways political scientists understand the political environment.
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POL 241X - Public Interest Research, 4 credit hours
Students in this course learn social science research methods by applying them on behalf of community organizations. Students conduct research that helps policy makers, community activists, leaders and citizens find solutions to current social and political problems and improve the lives of area residents. This course may substitute for POL 240 .
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POL 250 - Government & Politics in Latin America, 3 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the study of Latin America’s political development, its historical background and contemporary problems. This course counts toward the Latin American Studies Minor.
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POL 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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POL 263(I, D) - Seminar in Political Science, 1-3 credit hours
An examination of selected topics in the field of political science. May be repeated for credit, depending on the topic of the specific seminar.
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POL 301 - Congress, The Presidency, and Elections, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D
An intensive examination of the two elected branches of the American national government, Congress and the Presidency, with particular emphasis on the power relationships within and between them.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 303 - Public Policy and Administration, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D
An exploration of the processes by which public policy develops and how public agencies function. Students learn about organizational behavior and fiscal and personnel management through study of a broad range of policy areas, including law enforcement, national security, healthcare, education, and sustainability.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 304D - Urban Policy and Politics, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D
An examination of the policy problems facing American cities and suburbs, and the politics involved in addressing these issues. Attention is given to metropolitan problems as well as the relationships among governments at the local level and those at the state and national levels in the United States.
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POL 305D - Women, Politics, and the Media, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D
Students will explore the history of women in politics and the impact of gender on campaigns and elections, laws, and public policy. Particular attention will be given to the role of women in the media, both as journalists and as the subject of media coverage.
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POL 307 - American Constitutional Law, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D or American history
An extensive survey of the development of the American Constitution from l789 to the present. The course is built around discussions of landmark Supreme Court decisions. The separation of powers, the Presidency, the federal system, the commerce power and judicial review are among the topics covered. The course is especially recommended for students preparing for law school or work in the criminal justice system.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 308D - Civil Rights and Liberties, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D or American history
A study of the development in American Constitutional Law of the concept of civil liberty, including free speech and religion, free assembly, free press and equal protection of the laws. The course is especially recommended for students preparing for law school or work in the criminal justice system.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 309 - Criminal Law and the Constitution, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D or American history
An overview of modern criminal law, both substantive and procedural. Includes such topics as crimes against the person and property. Also includes constitutional law decisions on criminal law in the US: exclusionary rules, right to counsel, fair trial procedures and capital punishment are among the topics discussed. Recommended for Criminal Justice majors and Pre-law students.
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POL 310 - U.S. Political Economy, 3 credit hours
This course addresses issues and debates in political economy in the context of U.S. public policy including, for example, inequality, welfare, markets, (un)employment, and monetary and fiscal policy.
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POL 311I - American Foreign Policy, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D or POL 211I
A study of the formulation and execution of foreign policy in the United States, together with an examination of the substantive issues of American foreign policy since World War II with an emphasis on the examination of current foreign policy issues in the post Cold War world.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 314I - Comparative Foreign Relations, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 211I
A study of foreign policies of various states with an emphasis on those of the major foreign powers. The course examines both the substance of policy and the process of policy formulation. Consult Course Schedule for specific countries.
Semesters Offered: Offered alternate years.
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POL 315I - International Organization, 3 credit hours
The course will include the study of the United Nations as described in POL 215I and add indepth study and research of additional international organizations. This course or POL 215I is required for participation in BW Model UN Team.
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POL 321I - Democracy and Democratization, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 221I
Prerequisite(s): sophomore, junior or senior standing.
The course focuses on the recent global spread of democratization. Through analysis of literatures of democratic theories, the course will explore the experiences of new democracies, their transition from authoritarian regimes, the variegated problems they face and possible solutions.
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POL 322I - Russia and the Former Soviet Republics, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 221I
Prerequisite(s): sophomore, junior or senior standing.
An examination of post-communist Russia and other selected systems of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 326I - Special Comparative Political Studies, 2-3 credit hours
An examination of selected topics in comparative studies, including political systems such as democracy; political processes and political problems (like political development, revolution, etc.), and/or policy studies (like energy policy in industrial states, population policies, etc.). The course may be repeated when different subject areas are covered. Consult the Course Schedule for applicable information.
Semesters Offered: Not offered every year.
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POL 327I - Political Change in Asia, 3 credit hours
The course examines the past, present and future of East Asia in terms of the concept of political, economic, social and cultural change. Focusing on Japan, China (mainland), Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea (North and South), the course explores the following themes: the rise of nationalism and communism, the different paths to political modernization and economic development selected by the different countries, and the question of Korean reunification as well as issues in the China-Taiwan relationship.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 329I - Government and Politics in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3 credit hours
Examination of political change in Africa south of the Sahara, with special reference to nationalism, nation-building, leadership and problems of development.
Semesters Offered: Offered at least once every third year.
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POL 330 - History of Political Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 231 and/or PHL 101 (I)
Students examine the ideas of selected political philosophers from ancient Greece to the 16th century. A special effort is made to connect political ideas to concrete historical and cultural developments; to understand ideas as perspectives originating from, and representing, relative vantage points of power and interest; to understand how political philosophy is gendered; and to use political ideas to help understand contemporary issues.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 331 - History of Political Philosophy II: Early Modern and Modern, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 231 and/or PHL 101
Students examine the ideas of selected political philosophers from the 16th century to the present. A special effort is made to connect political ideas to concrete historical and cultural developments; to understand ideas as perspectives originating from, and representing, relative vantage points of power and interest; to understand how political philosophy is gendered; and to use political ideas to help understand contemporary issues.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 332 - American Political Thought, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 231 and/or PHL 101
Students survey the history of U.S. political thought since the early 17th century as a way of helping understand U.S. political history into the present.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 333D - Contemporary Political Voices at the Margins, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 231 and/or PHL 101
An examination of the political thought of selected contemporary thinkers who occupy the margins of American political and intellectual life. The course emphasizes diverse political thinkers whose ideas lie outside the dominant political culture.
Semesters Offered: Offered in alternate years.
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POL 339 - Special Topics in Political Theory, 3 credit hours
Notes: Recommended background: POL 231 and/or PHL 101 (I)
An intensive examination of special topics in political philosophy. Subjects vary, and may address central political concepts such as justice, freedom, democracy, and the political thought of selected thinkers. Course can be repeated if subjects differ.
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POL 341 - Public and Nonprofit Finance and Budgeting, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ECN 101
Corequisite(s): POL 310
Government agencies and nonprofit organizations are challenged to meet rising needs for services with more limited financial resources. This course will provide students with a foundation of knowledge about the structures of public and philanthropic finance, and what tools and strategies are used by government agencies and nonprofit organizations at the local, state, and national levels to maintain adequate funding and sustainable organization budgets.
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POL 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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POL 363(I) - Seminar in Political Science, 2-3 credit hours
A junior-level seminar dealing with topics in a seminar format that are not covered elsewhere in the offerings.
Semesters Offered: Not offered every year.
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POL 390 - Preparing for Post-BW, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Status Political Science Majors only.
This one credit workshop will help students analyze their academic and co-curricular experiences in ways that help them develop post-graduation plans for graduate school, law school, or employment. Students who are political science majors are required to take this course when they are juniors or seniors, but are strongly encouraged to take this during the fall of their junior year.
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POL 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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POL 463(I) - Seminar in Political Science, 2-3 credit hours
An intensive, senior-level examination of selected topics in the field of political science.
Semesters Offered: Not offered every year.
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POL 464 - Public Service Leadership Capstone, 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): POL 101D , POL 310 , ECN 101 , LDR 201 and POL 303 or POL 341
One of the following statistics courses: MTH 135 , ECN 279 , PSY 278
One of the following research courses: POL 240 , POL 241X , PSY 280 , SOC 280
Corequisite(s): POL 470 . It is preferable for students to complete the internship prior to the capstone course. However, if scheduling requires, students may take the internship during the same semester as POL 464.
Students will engage in an in-depth study of a policy problem faced by a public agency or nonprofit organization. The study will be one of two types: a series of problem-based case studies to be completed by students in groups, or a policy problem posed by a public agency or nonprofit organization that will partner with the class to engage in development of a detailed analysis and set of recommendations. Students will use analytical, research, and writing skills developed in the Public Service Leadership major as well as their experience in the internship to address the problems presented in the course. Career and graduate school planning and discussion will also be included in the class.
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POL 470 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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POL 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
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POL 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
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PSY 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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PSY 100 - Principles of Psychological Science, 3 credit hours
Notes: This course may be taken to partially satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the social sciences.
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior. Topics surveyed will include the study of brain-behavior relationships, sensation and perception, learning, memory and thinking, social and personality psychology, lifespan development, psychological disorders and psychotherapy. Additionally, this course will enhance critical thinking skills by acquainting students with fundamental research techniques and with the interpretation and evaluation of research findings.
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PSY 145D - Multicultural Psychology, 3-4 credit hours
Multicultural psychology is the study of race and ethnic diversity and its impact on the field of psychology. This course will address the issue of multiculturalism as it relates to the history of psychology, research, testing and counseling specific to racial and ethnic groups in America. Students will gain an understanding of the role of culture on society as well as the therapeutic process.
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PSY 150 - Professional Identity for the Psychology Major, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 . Must be Psychology major or minor to enroll.
This course provides students with an overview of contemporary career opportunities in psychology. Information is presented regarding what psychology majors can do with their degree. In addition, the course will cover the preparation required to work in various settings or pursue graduate study in psychology or related fields. Service-learning activities supplement the professional development of students enrolled in this course.
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PSY 151 - Skills in Psychology, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 . Must be Psychology major or minor to enroll.
This course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for successful completion of the psychology major. The content of this course will build upon the knowledge acquired in Principles of Psychology. The fundamental skills covered in this course include scientific literacy, critical thinking, and familiarity with written and oral presentation techniques used in the field of psychology.
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PSY 205 - Developmental Psychology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
This course may be taken to partially satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the social sciences. A course designed to help the student gain knowledge of the sequence of human development from conception and birth through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging. The impact of biological and interpersonal factors in the growth and maturation of the individual is considered.
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PSY 215D - Psychology of Women, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
This major purpose of this course is the examination of the gendered experience of being female in a world that socially constructs gender. Topics include sex roles, violence against women, body image, work, parenting and development. Special attention is paid to the intersections of gender and other identities such as race, class, sexual orientation, and size, and how these experiences relate to the physical and mental health of women. Students of all genders and class levels are welcome.
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PSY 220SX - Child Maltreatment, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and Sophomore Standing
Every 10 seconds in the U.S., a child is abused or neglected. Why does this happen? What are the short and long-term consequences? How do we help survivors of abuse? This course explores the answers to these questions and more. The course includes a service learning component.
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PSY 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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PSY 263 - Special Topics Seminars, 1-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites dependent on topic
Seminars reflecting the depth & breadth of Psychology are offered periodically.
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PSY 273 - Introduction to Clinical Experience, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
This course is intended for freshman and sophomore level students who are interest in pursuing an applied experience in psychology. Students are assigned to a clinical or work setting for an experiential learning opportunity. Student work under the supervision of the personnel of the institution in which they are placed, as well as indirectly under the supervision of the faculty member teaching the course. Progress is assessed by the consultation between students, the institutional supervisor and the faculty supervisor.
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PSY 278 - Elements of Statistics, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 Sociology majors who have taken SOC 100D may also be admitted to this course. This course will not count toward satisfying the social sciences portion of the core curriculum requirement of the University.
This course is designed for behavioral science students and covers such topics as measures of central tendency, variability, tests of significance, confidence intervals, regression analysis and correlation. In addition, the students will receive an introduction to computer data analysis and advanced inferential techniques.
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PSY 279 - Laboratory in Statistical Methods, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 278 . Must be Psychology major or minor to enroll.
Corequisite(s): or concurrent with PSY 278
This course will introduce students to PASW, a statistical software package commonly used by psychologists. Students will learn techniques important to data analysis including data entry and transformation, descriptive and inferential statistics, interpretation of results, graphical presentation of data and APA style reporting conventions.
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PSY 280 - Research Methods, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and PSY 278 .
This course provides an overview of research techniques and design considerations that are central to a variety of sub-disciplines within psychology (e.g., cognitive, physiological, sensation and perception, developmental, clinical, learning, social, industrial/organizational, etc.). Students are also familiarized with ethical issues involved in conducting psychological research. Students develop a proposal for a study of their own design.
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PSY 281X - Thesis in Psychology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 151 , PSY 278 and PSY 280 . Grade of C or higher PSY 280 required.
This course entails conducting the research project that was designed in PSY 280 . The student research is facilitated by discussions in class and through individual instruction each week. The student will gain hands-on research experience, analytical skills, scientific writing abilities and oral presentation skills. A grade of “C” or higher in PSY 280 is required to enroll in this course.
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PSY 301 - Psychological Testing, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 278 or consent of the instructor A study of the field of psychological testing and assessment.
The course will focus on issues of reliability, validity, and psychometrics. Special attention will be given to the areas of intelligence, aptitude, educational, and personality testing. Ethical, legal, and judgmental issues in psychological assessment in clinical, industrial, and educational settings will be explored.
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PSY 302 - Abnormal Psychology, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
A survey of the phenomena of psychopathology, including historical background, symptomatology, incidence, course and etiology of a wide array of pathologies including, to name a few, stress-related disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, personality disorders and the schizophrenias. A brief review of treatment will also be presented.
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PSY 303 - Physiological Psychology, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or BIO 203 or consent of instructor.
This lecture-laboratory course provides an overview of the physiological bases of behavior, cognition, motivation, emotion, learning and memory. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of brain and endocrine system functioning.
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PSY 304 - Personality Psychology, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
This course may be taken to partially satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the social sciences. An introduction to the general subject of personality. Emphasis is on the determinants of a healthy personality in such areas as emotions, self-concept and interpersonal relations. The course consists of a review of major theories of personality and an introduction to research methods and testing.
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PSY 312D - Counseling Psychology, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 . PSY 304 is recommended.
This seminar is designed to expose students to the various counseling theories, techniques, specialties, as well as assessment and ethical issues. Students will learn and implement beginning counseling techniques. Students acquire knowledge and engage in the counseling psychology supervision process.
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PSY 315 - Child Development, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and PSY 205 or EDU 203 or EDU 205
The span of life from birth until puberty is examined with a focus on the following areas of development: genetics, prenatal, physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, emotional, social, self-concept, gender, and moral development. Also addressed will be the influence of various contexts including the family, peers, school, and society.
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PSY 316D - Child Psychopathology, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 205 , or PSY 315 , or consent of the instructor
A study of the specific psychological disorders exhibited during childhood. Emphasis is placed on childhood disorders as normal development gone awry. Symptomatology, course, etiology and treatment will be examined for emotional and behavioral disturbances in children and adolescents.
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PSY 320 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
A study of psychological research and theory as applied to work settings. The course will emphasize industrial issues such as job analysis, job evaluation, validation, and performance appraisal and organizational issues such as corporate culture, downsizing, organizational justice, stress, leadership and motivation. Job design and ergonomics issues will also be reviewed. The course will also examine the legal and ethical context of the practice of industrial/organizational psychology.
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PSY 321 - Human Relations and Group Dynamics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
This course may be taken to partially satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the social sciences. A course designed to examine interpersonal relationships in small and large groups. Current theory and research is presented, along with experiential exercises. A major focus is on leadership skills and group development.
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PSY 325 - Adolescent Development, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , and PSY 205 or EDU 206 .
The span of life between puberty and young adulthood is examined with special attention given to such factors as previous developmental experience, cultural variables, physiological changes, cognitive development, identity formation, interpersonal relations, delinquency, substance abuse, and adolescent psychopathologies.
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PSY 326 - Applied Behavior Analysis, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or consent of instructor.
This course covers the various methodologies used by behavior analysts to change maladaptive behaviors. Students will design and carry out a project to change some behavior(s) of their own choosing.
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PSY 327 - Psychology of Learning, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or consent of instructor.
A study of the historical development of theories of learning, with a focus on experimental technique and results. The course emphasizes three areas: innate behaviors, classical conditioning, and operant conditioning. A lab component exposes the student to all three areas.
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PSY 328 - Cognitive Processes, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 280
A study of the processes by which people receive, transform and store incoming information and retrieve stored information. Specific topics examined include perception, concept formation, levels of memory processing, the relation of cognitive and language processes, models of semantic organization and artificial intelligence.
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PSY 329 - Sensation and Perception, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 280
This course provides an introduction to the study of the principles of sensation and perception. Emphasis is placed on understanding how individuals obtain information from the environment and various theories as to how that information is processed. Topics will include basic sensory physiology, psychophysics, visual perception, auditory perception, tactile perception, and the chemical senses. In addition the students will gain first hand experiences in carrying out several classical perceptual experiments and will gain research skills relevant to the field of sensation and perception.
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PSY 335 - Adult Development and Aging, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 ; offered in alternate years.
A study of biological, cognitive, sociocultural and interpersonal changes that occur between young adulthood and old age. This course is designed for students from many disciplines concerned with applied problems associated with the aging process. Intellectual functioning, health issues, vocational development, parenting and family issues, personality development, clinical problems and ecological factors are some of the specific topics covered.
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PSY 339 - Social Psychology, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , or consent of the instructor; PSY 280 recommended.
This course may be taken to partially satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the social sciences. A study of psychological principles underlying social behavior. Problems in perception, motivation, social cognition, social interaction attitudes, values and prejudice in person/group relationships are studied.
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PSY 340 - Social Cognition, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
Social cognition is the study of cognitive processes governing how we think about and make judgments about other people and social situations and how other people and social situations influence how we think. This course will provide an overview of scientific theory and research in the major topics of social cognition. Students will gain an understanding of the cognitive process governing social cognition. Students will come away with an understanding of the ubiquitous nature of these processes in everyday life, and of the application of social cognition to real-life problems.
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PSY 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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PSY 363 - Seminar, 1-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite dependent on topic.
Advanced seminars reflecting the depth and breadth of Psychology are offered periodically.
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PSY 373 - Seminar in Clinical Experience, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Three Psychology courses including PSY 302
Students meet weekly to study, discuss, and experience techniques of counseling and clinical psychology. Students explore the ways behavior is changed through clinical intervention. Frequent field trips expose students to a variety of clinical settings and help form realistic expectations for careers in psychology.
Graded: S/U (pass/fail).
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PSY 412 - History and Systems of Psychology, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): PSY 280 (PSY 281X recommended), Senior Status
This course covers the development of psychological thought through the ages, beginning in the pre-Socratic period. There is a heavy emphasis on critical analysis of the issues (for example, dualism, empiricism, etc.) that have faced Psychology through time. This course fosters individualized student thought. In addition to a text book, original readings from the classics are emphasized and explored.
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PSY 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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PSY 463 - Seminar, 1-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite dependent on topic.
Advanced seminars reflecting the depth and breadth of Psychology are offered periodically.
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PSY 473 - Clinical Experience, Credit hours to be arranged
Prerequisite(s): PSY 373 and consent of the instructor
Students are assigned to a clinical setting for a learning and work experience. Students work under the supervision of the personnel in the institution to which they are assigned. Progress is assessed by consultation between the students, the institutional supervisor and the instructor.
Graded: S/U (pass/fail).
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PSY 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
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PSY 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
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PSY 496 - Industrial and Organizational Capstone Project, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): BUS 410 or PSY 280
The capstone course will require students to apply learning from coursework in the Major to a project with an outside profit or non-profit organization. Students will learn the consultative process and develop and utilize skills in marketing ideas, influencing decision-makers, and interacting with various organizational constituencies. Students will implement business and behavioral science research knowledge and skills in order to address and solve organizational needs and problems. The capstone requires extensive oral and written communication skills in order to complete an applied and/or research project.
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PHT 170 - Introduction to Public Health, 3 credit hours
This course provides a comprehensive overview of public health as well as in-depth reviews of specific topics. Beginning with a historical overview students will explore major public health issues such as polio, cholera, and yellow fever epidemics. Students will be introduced to the concepts of measuring and evaluating the health of populations, principles of communicable disease, environmental and occupational health, economics of health, and the role of public health workers in society.
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PHT 173I - Global Health, 3 credit hours
This course provides and introduction to epidemiological, political, behavioral, sociological, cultural, and medical dimensions in the field of international health. Coverage includes problems concerning both developed and developing countries, but the emphasis is on problems confronting developing countries. Population-based public health approaches to solving international health problems will be introduced. Topics include historical perspectives, health indicators, the role of culture and behavior, communicable and no communicable diseases, malnutrition, obesity, environmental health and population issues, the health of women and children, mental health, world health systems, and future issues in international health.
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PHT 175 - Epidemiology: Measuring Health and Disease, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MTH 138 or MTH 137 or MTH 136 or equivalent Math/Stat course or instructor’s permission.
Epidemiology is the basic science of disease prevention and plays major roles in the development and evaluation of public policy as well as in social, political, and legal arenas. Used together with laboratory research, it identifies environmental and genetic risk factors for disease and pathogenesis. This course provides an introduction to the field; students will learn basic principles, methods, approaches, and uses of epidemiology. Students will apply principles learned to actual public health questions.
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PHT 271 - Public Health Colloquium I, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Public Health major or minor and sophomore standing
This course enhances learning from the required and elective public health coursework and allows students an opportunity for socialization into the field. Meeting together, students from all three levels will meet to examine current issues in public health through journal articles, grand rounds, case studies, and guest speakers.
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PHT 274 - Environmental Health, 3 credit hours
This course will provide an overview of how human habits impact the environment, which, in turn, influences health. Included is a historical background bout measures that have been implemented to conserve and preserve the environment as a public health effort, and information regarding laws and policy designed to prevent environmental health issues.
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PHT 275 - Infectious Disease & Epidemics, 3 credit hours
This course is devoted to the methods required to study infectious disease and outbreak investigations. It will provide the opportunity for the student to apply basic principles of epidemiology in real-life examples and case studies such as HIV/AIDS, SARS, Lyme disease, food-borne contagions, sexually transmitted diseases, and hemorrhagic fever outbreaks.
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PHT 370 - Health Policy & Public Health, 3 credit hours
This course will provide students of public health with a firm foundation of the basics of American health policy and law. Given the prominent role played by policy and law in the health of all Americans, the aim of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the broad context of health policy and law, the essential policy and legal issues impacting and flowing out of the health care and public health systems, and the way health policies and laws are formulated. This course will provide an introduction to the seminal issues in U.S. health policy and law, thus providing a starting point for discussion, reflection, research, and analysis.
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PHT 371 - Public Health Colloquium II, 1 credit hour
This course enhances learning from the required and elective public health coursework and allows students an opportunity for socialization into the field. Meeting together, students from all three levels will meet to examine current issues in public health through journal articles, grand rounds, case studies, and guest speakers.
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PHT 373 - Special Topics in Public Health, 3 credit hours
Special topics of interest will be presented. Examples include Military Health; Impact of Culture on Health; Principles of Human Disease; Health, Human Rights, and Displaced Persons; Issues in Women’s Health, and Men’s Health Across the Lifespan.
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