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POSC 230 - Judicial Process and Politics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the structure and role of courts in the American political process. State and federal court systems and the role of judges are explored. Emphasis is on how courts function within the legal and political environment while acting as policy makers.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
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POSC 300 - Methods of Empirical Political Analysis
4 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on student-developed research projects that utilize the scientific method and the collection and analysis of quantitative data, especially public opinion polls. The use of computers and statistics in political science research emphasized.
Three hours lecture, one two hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 , sophomore standing or above.
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POSC 301 - Political Parties and Pressure Groups
4 Hour(s) Credit
Descriptive and analytical examination of American political parties and pressure groups with attention to political socialization and voting behavior.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 310 - Comparative European Government
4 Hour(s) Credit
Comparative study of the government systems, political processes, leadership, political parties, elections and current political issues in Britain, France and Germany and an overview of the European community.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 311 - Comparative Government of Developing Nations
4 Hour(s) Credit
Comparative study of the historical backgrounds, ideological foundations, leadership, opposition groups, political processes and current issues in the governmental systems of selected developing countries.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 313 - Comparative Politics of the Middle East
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the conditions and variables that affect the content and conduct of politics within the states of the Middle East with an emphasis on the impact of socioeconomic factors, culture, religious belief systems, gender roles, ethnic and national identities, secular ideologies, and foreign penetration upon political behavior in the region.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 315 - The Presidency in American Politics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Helps students develop a deeper understanding of the American presidency’s relationship to other governmental and nongovernmental institutions in the American political system. Particular attention paid to the implications and consequences of these relationships for democratic society.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 320 - Public Policy Analysis
4 Hour(s) Credit
In-depth study of the governmental decision-making process within the American federal government. Provides students with an explanation of the primary governmental activities associated with the basic steps in the policy-making process. Some of these steps include policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 330 - American Constitutional Development
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the principles, nature and meaning of the U.S. Constitution as determined by the holdings and opinion of the Supreme Court. Emphasis on the historical development of the Constitution and a study and analysis of the U.S. court system, judicial review, separation of powers, commerce powers and powers of Congress and the president.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 340 - Political Science Internship
3-9 Hour(s) Credit
Helps students learn about political behavior and policy problems as participant-observers in a government organization at the national, state or local level.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 , permission of instructor.
May be taken three times for a total of nine credits.
(P/F)
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POSC 341 - Political Science Internship Seminar
3 Hour(s) Credit
Places an intern’s work experience within a broader, analytical perspective. Interns thoroughly examine existing research on the relevant governmental agency and relate the findings of this research to their own internship experiences. Designed to be taken with POSC 340 .
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 , permission of instructor.
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POSC 350 - American Empire
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explore theories of empire and imperialism, focusing specifically on the United States as the central emergent “empire state” of the 20th century, continuing into the 20th century. Explore the concepts and theories claiming to explain the emergence, contemporary status and future of the United States as an “empire state” and “imperial state.” Close reading of important historical and contemporary theorists are pursued.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 360 - Environmental Policy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Overview of national and global environmental policies in the U.S. Examines individual policies including their content, their adoption, the regulatory process and their effect on environmental quality. Role of the political actors and the political process in environmental policy-making explored.
Three hours per week with enhancement. Three hours per week.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 370 - Democracy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores both the idea of democracy and its possibilities for realization in human society. Advocates and critics of democracy, both old and contemporary, are examined.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 380 - U.S.-Latin American Relations
4 Hour(s) Credit
Focus on international relations within the Western Hemisphere. Consider the dominant role played by the United States as well as efforts by Latin American states to accommodate and challenge that role. Topics include theories of unipolarity, hegemony and empire; forms of anti-U.S. resistance; political and economic integration and disintegration; military and covert interventions; and immigration.
Four hours per week
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 or POSC 211 , or permission of instructor
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POSC 390 - International Field Study
4-8 Hour(s) Credit
On-site study of the politics, history, economy and culture of selected countries. Work in the field preceded by pre-tour lectures and readings.
May be repeated once for credit. Number of credits offered to be determined by the department.
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POSC 399 - Honors Interdisciplinary
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines topics of broad trans-disciplinary scope and interest in conjunction with one or more other departments.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
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POSC 401 - Political Theory
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores theories of the state in both historical and contemporary contexts. Theorists examined include Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, Mill and Marx, among others.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 408 - Political Violence and Terrorism
4 Hour(s) Credit
Investigates the political, social, cultural, economic and psychological roots of several types of political violence: international terrorism, state terrorism, inter-communal and secessionist violence, genocide, revolution and civil war. For each type of violence, the course examines theories that explain the cause of violence and case examples from historical experience.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Junior standing.
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POSC 409 - Causes of War
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores theoretical explanations of international conflict. Major questions addressed are: What are the primary causes of war? How may war be prevented?
Three hours per week with enhancement. Three hours per week.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
Prerequisites Junior standing.
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POSC 411 - International Law
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the general principles and specific rules of international law as well as its recent trends and its relations to other aspects of international affairs.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 413 - International Political Economy
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the most important economic issues in the current global economy and compares and contrasts liberal, statist and Marxist theories of international political economy. Topics include the debate over globalization, the formation and operation of regional economic blocks, the goal of sustainable development and the challenge of transition in post-socialist societies.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 415 - The United Nations System
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the history and evolution of the UN system. Focuses on the role of the UN in settling international disputes, providing international order and security, promoting decolonization, promoting human and political rights, and providing for economic and social development around the world.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 420 - Politics of China
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of important topics for understanding of China today. Emphasis on format and functions of Chinese political institutions, Imperial China and its fall, the rise of the Chinese Communist Party, the politics under Mao, economic reforms, social problems, and foreign relations.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 , POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 430 - The Congress in American Politics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Analysis of the structural characteristics and functions of the United States Congress. Factors influencing congressional decision making and the importance of Congress in American political process discussed.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 of POSC 110 .
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POSC 440 - Public Administration
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the basic characteristics of modern American governmental bureaucracies, as well as the important issues public administrators face. Exploration of administrative and organizational theories.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 450 - Civil Rights and Liberties
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores civil rights and liberties of the individual under the United States constitution, including freedom of religion, speech, press, right to privacy, and race and sex discrimination.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 460 - Environmental Law
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the legal system and principles of environmental law. Explores the nature and sources of environmental problems, evolution of the law and the legal system’s response to environmental problems. Examines laws, regulations and court decisions designed to control specific environmental problems; protect public health, safety and resources; and provide international environmental controls. Students use the case study method of legal analysis.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites Junior standing.
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POSC 480 - Studies in Political Science
4 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of a specialized area of inquiry within the major subfields of political science: American government, international relations, comparative government, political theory and public policy.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 , junior standing and above.
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
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POSC 490 - Individual Research
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced students pursue their own research project under the direction of a faculty member, or assist a faculty member in a research project. Involves in-depth reading program or the collection and analysis of data from primary sources.
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with faculty approval; credit beyond three hours requires approval of the department chair.
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POSC 501 - Political Theory
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of political thought based on the analysis of ideas of modern theorists, including the historical setting of major theories, their impact on political institutions and social changes and their contemporary significance.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 509 - Causes of War
3 Hour(s) Credit
Explores theoretical explanations of international conflict. Major questions addressed are: What are the primary causes of war? How may war be prevented?
Three hours per week.
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POSC 511 - International Law
3 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the general principles and specific rules of international law as well as its recent trends and its relations to other aspects of international affairs.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 515 - The United Nations System
3 Hour(s) Credit
Examines the history and evolution of the UN system. Focuses on the role of the UN in settling international disputes, providing international order and security, promoting decolonization, promoting human and political rights, and providing for economic and social development around the world.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 210 .
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POSC 530 - The Congress in American Politics
3 Hour(s) Credit
Analysis of the structural characteristics and functions of the United States Congress. Factors influencing congressional decision making and the importance of Congress in American political process discussed.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 540 - Public Administration
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the basic characteristics of modern American governmental bureaucracies, as well as the important issues public administrators face. Exploration of administrative and organizational theories.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
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POSC 580 - Studies in Political Science
3 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study of a specialized area of inquiry within the major subfields of political science: American government, international relations, comparative government, political theory and public policy.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites C or better in POSC 101 or POSC 103 or POSC 110 .
May be taken twice under different subtitles.
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POSC 590 - Individual Research
1-3 Hour(s) Credit
Advanced students pursue their own research project under the direction of a faculty member, or assist a faculty member in a research project. Involves in-depth reading program or the collection and analysis of data from primary sources.
May be repeated for a maximum of six credits with faculty approval; credit beyond three hours requires approval of the department chair.
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of general principles underlying human behavior including study of the nervous system, perception, learning, emotion and personality. Experimental findings are applied to practical situations.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC.
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PSYC 200 - Developmental Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the characteristics of and theories explaining the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of individuals throughout the life span.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
May Not Receive Credit for Both PSYC 200 and PSYC 300
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PSYC 220 - Psychological Statistics
4 Hour(s) Credit
Methods of data analysis, including statistical concepts, calculations and computer applications.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 240 - Minds, Brains and Machines
4 Hour(s) Credit
An introduction to the foundational ideas and issues of cognitive science, a multidisciplinary approach to understanding how the mind works. Topics include consciousness, artificial intelligence, evolutionary psychology, psycholinguistics and cognitive neuroscience.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
May Not Receive Credit for Both IDIS 240 , PHIL 240 , PSYC 240 (may only receive credit for one)
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PSYC 250 - Psychology of Infancy and Childhood
4 Hour(s) Credit
In-depth study of the implications of and issues surrounding the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of children from conception to adolescence.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Meets General education IIIB or IIIC.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 or 30 credit hours.
May Not Receive Credit for Both PSYC 250 and PSYC 320
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PSYC 301 - Biological Basis of Behavior
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior with emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of nerve cells and the nervous system, the effects of drugs on the nervous system, and other introductory topics.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 302 - Abnormal Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of the etiology, diagnosis and prognosis of neuroses, psychoses, psychosomatic disorders, transient situational maladjustments and personality disorders, with discussions of various treatment approaches.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 304 - Research Methods
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the scientific method and principles of research design and their application to the study of psychology.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 220 .
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PSYC 305 - Psychology of Learning
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of basic learning paradigms, including classical and operant conditioning, with an emphasis on experimental research using non-human animals. Applications of these theories are also discussed in terms of human behavior.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 306 - Social Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Scientific study of the behavior and thought of individuals as a function of social stimuli. Topics include persuasion, social cognition, prejudice, attraction, aggression, pro-social behavior and group processes.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 313 - Drugs and Behavior
4 Hour(s) Credit
Examination of the use and misuse of drugs, both legal and illegal, from biological, historical, psychological, and social perspectives.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 321 - Psychology of Adolescence
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of physical, emotional and social development of the adolescent.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 322 - Psychology of Aging
4 Hour(s) Credit
Comprehensive study of aging-the final developmental period in the lifespan. Topics covered include research methodology, physical aging, cognitive aging, life span developmental issues, relationships, well being and mental health.
Ten hours of volunteer work with the elderly per semester, three hours per week with enhancement..
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 323 - Psychology of Death and Dying
4 Hour(s) Credit
Exploration of attitudes and behaviors related to death. Topics include the dying patient, suicide, bereavement, ethical issues, the funeral, etc. Emphasis on developing an understanding of self and death.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 325 - Psychology of Sexuality
4 Hour(s) Credit
Scientific study of human sexuality. Topics include sexual physiology, behaviors and attitudes, love and sexual relationships, sexual health, sexual dysfunction, gender and sexual coercion.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 330 - Social Justice Processes
4 Hour(s) Credit
Gain basic training on social justice-oriented psychology. Learn the core theories and concepts psychologists use to advance social justice, relevant research methodology and the ways in which psychologists engage in social justice practice in research, counseling and community practice settings. Consider social, organizational, socio-political and historical contextual determinants of individual human behavior and social problems. Have opportunity to define ones values, biases, interests and future educational and career trajectories within the field of psychology.
Three hours per week with enhancement
Prerequisites PSYC 101 , acceptance into the Accelerated Mentoring Program, permission of department chair
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PSYC 334 - Psychology of Women
4 Hour(s) Credit
Scientific study of the psychological experience and functioning of women. Topics include gender roles, work, relationships, childbirth, physical health, eating disorders and sexual victimization.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 360 - Clinical/Counseling Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to methods, techniques and theories in the practice of clinical/counseling psychology in a variety of settings. Current problems and issues confronting clinical and counseling psychologists are investigated.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 375 - Psychology and the Law
4 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on the contribution of psychological theories on the legal system and the increasing use of mental health professionals in this system. Topics to be covered include a variety of issues related to ways the fields of psychology and legal studies intersect, including examining theories of crime, stages of the trial process, police training, judge and jury decision making, use of expert witnesses, the insanity defense, witness reliability and crime victims.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 , junior or senior standing is suggested.
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PSYC 401 - Physiological Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Presentation of advanced topics on physiological psychology including the morphological, neurochemical and physiological bases of behavior.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 301 .
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PSYC 402 - Childhood Disorders
4 Hour(s) Credit
A developmental study of behavior problems in children and adolescents, ranging from mild personality disorders to psychoses. Special consideration is given to identification of risk factors related to physiological, cognitive, affective and social influences on behavior. Course focuses on description, etiology and treatment of childhood disorders.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 403 - Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Coverage of correlational techniques, reliability and validity. Psychological tests and questionnaires considered in terms of their measurement assumptions and utility.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 220 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 406 - Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change
4 Hour(s) Credit
Concerned with how attitudes are formed, measured and changed. Emphasis on the classical theories and new approaches to attitude formulation and change.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 407 - Psychology of Personality
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of major theoretical approaches to the origin and development of human personality.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 408 - History and Systems in Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of basic integrating theories of psychology.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 , junior standing.
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PSYC 410 - Multicultural Issues
4 Hour(s) Credit
A study of the psychological impact of major cultural groups on the behavior, attitudes, thoughts and beliefs of individuals.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 and junior standing.
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PSYC 412 - Psychology of Religion
4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides a psychological perspective of religion and spirituality by focusing on empirical findings regarding the behavior and cognitive processes of individuals engaged in religious and spiritual activities. Explores religion psychologically by asking questions to which theory and research can be applied in pursuit of answers.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 415 - Community and Applied Social Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an overview of ecological perspectives on causes and treatment of psychological and social problems, with a focus on prevention, empowerment and understanding “person in context.” Topics covered include community diversity, coping, prevention, community action and community organizing, processes of social change, and community empowerment.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 420 - Political Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides an overview of modern theories and frameworks of political psychology. Focus is on the interconnectedness of patterns of behavior that lead to a wide range of political behavior. Theories and frameworks include personality, cognitive, attitudes, social identity, emotions and group dynamics. Topics include presidential leadership, voting behavior, media influences on political thinking, race and political behavior, ethnic conflict and genocide, nationalism, terrorism, and conflict resolution.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 423 - Developmental Disabilities
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of children who vary from the norm, including those with physical disabilities, mental disabilities and socio-emotional disturbances.
Three hours per week with enhancement
Prerequisites PSYC 200 or PSYC 250
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PSYC 425 - Psychology and Global Climate Change
4 Hour(s) Credit
Explores issues pertaining to the cause of, mitigation of and adaptation to contemporary changes in the earth’s climate, with consideration of relevant beliefs, attitudes, stress/emotion, behavior and socio-political factors. Discussion-based seminar format.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 430 - Applied Behavior Analysis
4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides both a theoretical and data driven approach to behavioral engineering in the areas of industry, sports, education and behavior change in the areas covered under clinical psychology.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 445 - Cognitive Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of human cognitive processing. Topics include perception, attention, memory, problem solving, language, reasoning and decision making.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 446 - Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to brain/behavior relationships with emphasis on patients with known brain damage. Examines types of brain damage, related loss of function, neuropsychological assessment and course of recovery.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 301 , junior standing.
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PSYC 450 - Sensation and Perception
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of human sensory and perceptual systems with emphasis on vision. Perception treated from a physiological, behavioral and cognitive point of view.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 301 .
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PSYC 481 - Health Psychology/ Behavioral Medicine
4 Hour(s) Credit
A scientific, research-based examination of the ways in which psychological factors may relate to physical health and disease, including behavioral and emotional protective and risk factors for disease from a biopsychosocial perspective. Students will explore the psychological consequences of physical disease and disability, as well as common intervention approaches within clinical health psychology and behavioral medicine. Designed for psychology majors and students in the health sciences who have an understanding of basic psychological principles.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 , junior or senior standing is suggested.
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PSYC 482 - Nature-Nurture Issues
4 Hour(s) Credit
A critical review and analysis of the classic argument involving influences on developmental outcomes. Questions of trait origin and consistency will be discussed. Students will read primary articles and texts covering diverse perspectives on the role of genes and the environment. Some of the concepts to be covered include: determinism, dynamic systems theory, epigenesis, genotype-phenotype, heritability, interactionism, ontogeny and phylogeny, reductionism, and stability versus variability.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 and junior standing.
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PSYC 485 - Psychology Practicum
3-4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides psychology majors with training experience in a variety of clinical settings. Students may earn no more than six hours in undergraduate practicum courses.
Minimum of two hours per week. Supervision, eight hours per week of field work.
Prerequisites Junior psychology majors only and permission of instructor.
(P/F with pass equivalent to C or better)
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PSYC 486 - Internship in Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Internship experience for psychology majors in a variety of clinical or non-clinical settings. Provides faculty and peer mentorship on a variety of professional development topics. 135 internship hours required.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
(P/F with pass equivalent to C or better.).
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PSYC 490 - Individual Directed Study
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Enables advanced students to pursue, through observation, experimentation or library research, a topic of their choosing.
Prerequisites Permission of instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
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PSYC 495 - Selected Topics in Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Intensive study in a psychological therapeutic technique, person, developmental period or theory.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites PSYC 101 .
May be repeated in different areas of study for a maximum of eight hours credit.
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PSYC 497 - Research in Psychology
4 Hour(s) Credit
Designed to introduce students to independent, original inquiry in questions of and mental processing using the scientific method. The course requires literature review, development of a hypothesis, selection of an appropriate research method, data collection and analysis, and research report writing under the close supervision of a faculty mentor. Findings will be reported at a public, scientific forum.
Prerequisites PSYC 304 , junior standing, permission of faculty mentor.
May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credits.
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PACE 150 - AmeriCorps Training Course - Part I
4 Hour(s) Credit
Provides training in nonprofit capacity building for AmeriCorps members who will be serving with vulnerable populations in a number of different settings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland as part of the ShoreCorps/AmeriCorps program at Salisbury University. Focuses on selected topics related specifically to service learning, human development and conflict resolution, which assists participants to work with vulnerable populations in the context of their families and communities. Emphasis is given to the concept and practice of service learning and to individual member development. The courses also serves as a vehicle for building esprit de corps among ShoreCorps members.
Prerequisites Enrollment in ShoreCorps/AmeriCorps program.
(P/F)
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PACE 155 - AmeriCorps Training Course - Part II
4 Hour(s) Credit
Continues training for AmeriCorps members who will be serving with vulnerable populations in a number of different settings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland as part of the ShoreCorps/AmeriCorps program at Salisbury University. Focuses on selected topics related specifically to service learning, human development and conflict resolution, which assists participants to work with vulnerable populations in the context of their families and communities. Emphasis is given to the concept and practice of service learning and to individual member development. The courses also serves as a vehicle for building esprit de corps among ShoreCorps members.
Prerequisites Enrollment in ShoreCorps/AmeriCorps program.
(P/F)
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PACE 205 - Democracy Across the Disciplines
1 Hour(s) Credit
Interdisciplinary lecture series on current topics in democracy, including elections, voting and civic engagement. Faculty from across the campus present their disciplinary expertise on the topic. Coordinated by the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE). Course offered each fall under different topics.
One and a half hours per week
P/F
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PACE 211 - Civic Engagement Foundation: An Introduction for Presidential Citizen Scholars
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces concepts and strategies for civic engagement and leadership in the local context. Explore the theory and practice of active and engaged citizenship. Identify and investigate a significant community issue, culminating in a campus/community presentation at the end of the semester. Makes extensive use of the greater Salisbury community, including purposeful field trips and participation in community events. The Presidential Citizen Scholars Program provides each Scholar with a rich environment in which to cultivate a legacy project that will endure beyond their time as a student at Salisbury University.
Sixteen hours per week
Prerequisites Acceptance to the Presidential Citizen Scholars Program
Spring Only
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PACE 311 - Civic Engagement Development: Next Steps for Presidential Citizen Scholars
4 Hour(s) Credit
Continues building upon the concepts and strategies for civic engagement introduced in the first semester of the Presidential Citizen Scholars Program. Apply the theory and practice of active and engaged citizenship to cultivate a legacy project that will endure beyond students’ time at Salisbury University. Work to address a significant community issue. Makes extensive use of the greater Salisbury community, including purposeful field trips and participation in community events. Culminates in a campus/community presentation of students’ efforts.
Sixteen hours per week
Prerequisites Acceptance to the Presidential Citizen Scholars Program, PACE 211
Fall Only
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PACE 411 - Civic Engagement Capstone: Final Steps for Presidential Citizen Scholars
4 Hour(s) Credit
Continues building upon the concepts and strategies for civic engagement introduced in the two previous semesters of the Presidential Citizen Scholars Program. Presidential Citizen Scholars apply the theory and practice of active and engaged citizenship to cultivate and complete their legacy project that will endure beyond their time as a student at Salisbury University. Over the course of the previous two semesters, individual scholars have developed a project to address a significant community issue. Make extensive use of the greater Salisbury community, including purposeful field trips and participation in community events. Culminates in a campus/community presentation of students’ efforts.
Sixteen hours per week
Prerequisites Acceptance to the Presidential Citizen Scholars Program, PACE 211 , PACE 311
Spring Only
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RESP 210 - Foundation Studies in Respiratory Therapy
3 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to respiratory therapy with emphasis on the physiologic basis of respiratory care. Covers basic principles, procedures and practices utilized in the profession.
Three hours per week.
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RESP 300 - Special Topics in Respiratory Care
1-4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of a selected area of respiratory care. Topic may vary semester to semester. Provides opportunity for curriculum innovation or meeting the special needs or interests of students.
Prerequisites Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
May be taken twice for credit under different subtitles.
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RESP 301 - Patient Care Procedures
4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to basic respiratory therapy procedures commonly utilized in providing patient care. Opportunity for practicing selected skills provided in the respiratory care laboratory.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Junior status, completion of General Education requirements, or permission of instructor.
Corequisites RESP 302 , RESP 303 .
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RESP 302 - Basic Respiratory Procedures/ Clinical Practicum
5 Hour(s) Credit
Provides basic skills necessary for the application of medical gases, aerosol and humidity therapy, chest physiotherapy, airway management, incentive spirometry, intermittent positive pressure breathing, arterial blood gases, and cleaning and sterilization.
Supervised experience: one hour lecture, nine hours clinical practice per week.
Prerequisites Permission of program director.
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RESP 303 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Study of cardiopulmonary physiology with emphasis on fluid and electrolyte balance, carbon dioxide and oxygen transport, acid-base regulation and the clinical significance of each.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Permission of program director.
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RESP 304 - Cardiopulmonary Disease
3 Hour(s) Credit
Provides a pathophysiological presentation of cardiopulmonary disease and gives the student practitioner an understanding of disorders of cardiopulmonary structure and function as related to the clinical setting. A symptom/problem-based focus along with the development of decision trees and algorithms will assist students in understanding the pathophysiology of cardiopulmonary problems. This approach will provide the core of basic sciences and merge it with clinical subjects to reinforce learning through the acquisition of critical thinking skills based on broad, yet specific understanding of the clinical and pathologic aspects of cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites RESP 303 with C or better, or permission of instructor.
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RESP 321 - Advanced Respiratory Care
4 Hour(s) Credit
In-depth study of topics related to respiratory therapy in the critical care setting with laboratory experiences. Emphasis on mechanical ventilation, airway management, cardiopulmonary monitoring and cardiopulmonary assessment.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
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RESP 322 - Pharmacology
3 Hour(s) Credit
Investigation of pharmaceutical preparations employed in current medical practice with emphasis on those relevant to the respiratory care practitioner.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites RESP 301 , RESP 302 , RESP 303 with C or better, or permission of instructor.
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RESP 323 - Clinical Practicum II
5 Hour(s) Credit
Supervised clinical experience in a variety of critical and noncritical settings designed to reinforce primary skills and develop secondary skills necessary for the practice of respiratory care.
Supervised experience: one hour lecture, nine hours clinical practice per week.
Prerequisites Junior standing, RESP 210 , RESP 301 , RESP 302 , RESP 303 with C or better, or permission of instructor.
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RESP 400 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Research
2 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to the fundamentals of research related to the profession of respiratory care. The course is designed to enhance communication skills of undergraduate respiratory therapy students for the purpose of writing and presenting research related to respiratory care.
Two hours per week.
Prerequisites Senior status or permission of instructor.
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RESP 401 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
4 Hour(s) Credit
Survey of current techniques employed in the respiratory treatment of children from birth through adolescence. Special attention to neonatal physiology and abnormalities requiring respiratory care and to the pulmonary significance of select childhood diseases. Certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation and Pediatric Advanced Life Support are included.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Senior standing or permission of instructor.
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RESP 402 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Rehabilitation
4 Hour(s) Credit
Study of the theory and techniques of cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, interpretations and clinical applications, as well as an overview of rehabilitative respiratory care techniques.
Three hours lecture, three hours clinical practice per week.
Prerequisites Senior standing, RESP 301 , RESP 302 , RESP 303 , RESP 304 , RESP 321 , RESP 322 , RESP 323 with C or better or permission of instructor.
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RESP 403 - Clinical Practicum III
5 Hour(s) Credit
Supervised clinical experience in critical settings with special rotations through areas focusing on intensive care techniques and neonatal/pediatric respiratory care.
Supervised experience: one hour lecture, nine hours clinical practice per week.
Prerequisites Senior standing, RESP 301 , RESP 302 , RESP 303 , RESP 304 , RESP 321 , RESP 322 , RESP 323 with C or better or permission of instructor.
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RESP 404 - Management Practices in Health Services
3 Hour(s) Credit
Prepares students for managerial challenges encountered by leaders and the health care practitioners in health service organizations. Topics include managerial theory, personnel interviewing, selection and maintenance, quality control, audits and budget preparation.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Senior standing or permission of instructor.
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