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PLS 348 - Applied Diplomacy Credits: 3
Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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PLS 349 - Applied Diplomacy Credits: 3
Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities.
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PLS 351 - European Politics Credits: 3
Examines the politics, institutions, and political culture of European countries. The course focuses both on the internal dynamics of European societies as well as integration of the continent.
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PLS 356 - Politics of Developing Regions Credits: 3
Examines the forces that shaped and continue to impact the governments and politics of the Third World. Emphasizes two lines of inquiry: colonialism and patterns of post-colonial relations between north and south; and the challenges faced by Third World nations in their efforts for political, economic and social advancement in an increasingly integrated world.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 141 or HON 274
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PLS 357 - Comparative Revolutions Credits: 3
The course examines the theory and practice of revolution over time and across the world. Close focus is maintained on the conditions, causes, strategies, mobilizing techniques, and ideologies of revolution with particular attention on the strategies each employs in establishing and maintaining legitimacy as the `true voice’ of the people.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279
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PLS 358 - European Political Economy and Security Credits: 3
This is a study abroad course that features an in-depth focus on European Governmental and Non-Governmental decision-making and organizations, both from a contemporary and historical perspective. A major focus will be on understanding the workings of international institutions such as NATO, European Union and ICC. The course also examines Europe in the context of trends of globalization, localization and human rights. The course meets in Europe and has a substantial online component.
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PLS 359 - European Political Integration and Identity Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with a background to current and historical trends in Europe by participating in briefings and observing politics in Europe. A core theme of the course is a discussion of how the political culture and historical events shape current national politics. Additionally, students will consider how trends of globalization impact political developments in Europe in the second decade of the twenty-first century. The course meets in Europe and has a substantial online component.
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PLS 361 - Political Theory from Ancient Times through the 19th Century Credits: 3
Surveys the major political ideas of the world from ancient times to the present. Consists of critical appraisal of the ideas and thinkers and their impact on modern political institutions.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 362 - Contemporary Political Ideologies Credits: 3
Explores some of the most important concepts of political science taken up by contemporary philosophers. Course content can range from theories of justice, power, punishment, and leadership to representation, human rights, and democracy.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279
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PLS 363 - American Political Thought Credits: 3
Critical study of the political ideas underlying and associated with personalities and institutions in the United States from colonial times.
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PLS 365 - Constitutional Law: The Federal System Credits: 3
Analyzes leading American constitutional decisions relating to national legislative, executive, and judicial powers and to the position of the states.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 366 - Constitutional Law: First Amendment Freedoms Credits: 3
Examines body of constitutional law associated with the First Amendment including establishment and free exercise of religion; and the freedom of speech, press, and assembly. Discusses issues surrounding the freedom of expression and the right to privacy.
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PLS 367 - Constitutional Law: Criminal Law and Equal Protection Credits: 3
Examines body of constitutional law associated with the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments and evaluates the protection of criminal defendants’ rights in the United States today. Discusses case law surrounding the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.
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PLS 371 - Public Management Credits: 3
Studies the principles and functions of public managers. Covers traditional as well as new patterns of organization theory and management and the fundamentals and theory of planning.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 271 or permission of instructor
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PLS 372 - Public Personnel Administration Credits: 3
Studies the development and functions of public personnel administration. Roles of various levels of management in the development and implementation of personnel policy and administration covered as well as those of the functional specialist. Impact of American culture and public policy upon public personnel administration also emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 271 or permission of instructor
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PLS 373 - Public Financial Administration Credits: 3
Deals with fiscal policy determination, accountability, and management of financial resources. Administrative and political aspects of the budgetary process covered. Appropriate references made to the impact of federal programs upon state and local governments and the fiscal relations existing between various levels of government.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 271 or permission of instructor
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PLS 374 - Public Service Ethics Credits: 3
Explores the historical and specific contemporary issues concerning ethics in the public sector. Ethical problems and their relationship to politics surveyed. Emphasizes ethical questions encountered by individuals who enter public service and will evaluate attempts to enforce ethical conduct among public servants by statutes and codes of conduct.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in political science or permission of instructor. PHL 105 and/or PHL210 recommended.
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PLS 381 - Principles of Labor Relations Credits: 3
Introduction to labor-management relations in private and public sectors. Topics such as domestic industrial relations systems; institutional labor movements; negotiation, administration and contents of labor agreements; contract dispute resolution; and labor relations abroad may be included. Students taking PLS381 cannot enroll in MGT 342 and vice versa.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 271 or MGT 340
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PLS 389 - Selected Topics in Public Administration Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer regular classes in Public Administration in areas of department major interest not covered by regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100
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PLS 390 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 391 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 392 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 393 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 394 - Selected Topics in International Politics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer regular classes in International Politics in areas of department major interest not covered by regular courses.
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PLS 395 - Internship I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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PLS 396 - Internship II Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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PLS 397 - Internship III Credits: 3-6
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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PLS 398 - Independent Study in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 399 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
Required senior capstone course. Review of important concepts and advances in the field undertaken through original readings and discussion. Students complete an independent research project that integrates knowledge of the content and methods specific to the study of political systems and processes. Evaluation includes a senior thesis, oral presentation, and career development statement with resume.
Prerequisite(s): (PLS 100 or HON 279 ) and PLS 201 and PLS 300 and PLS 301 and two (2) additional courses in major and senior standing.
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PLS 431 - Pennsylvania Local Government Credits: 3
Concerns the structure and administrative functions of local governments in Pennsylvania. Extensive emphasis placed on analyzing local governmental functions and problems emanating from the jurisdictions’ political, social, and economic environments.
Prerequisite(s): 9 hours in political science or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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PLS 490 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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PLS 491 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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PLS 492 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
Survey of major principles, research results, and applications of contemporary psychology. Topics traditionally covered include learning, memory, perception, motivation, personality and social behavior.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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PSY 105 - Research Design and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences I Credits: 3
Primarily for psychology majors and the first in a two-semester sequence of courses in research design and statistics as applied to the behavioral sciences. Topics include background research skills, hypothesis development, research methodology, descriptive statistics (using calculator and computer), and an introduction to probability.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to psychology majors or B.S.Ed. majors. PSY 101 (may be taken concurrently) or HON 151 (may be taken concurrently)
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PSY 205 - Research Design and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences II Credits: 3
Designed to provide a collection of principles, methods and strategies useful in planning, designing, writing, and evaluating research studies in the behavioral sciences. Topics include research designs, measurements, hypothesis testing, statistical significance, estimation and the analysis of data. Use of computer statistical packages to analyze data emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to psychology majors. PSY 105 with minimum grade of C and PSY 101 (or HON 151 ) or permission of instructor.
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PSY 235 - Conditioning and Learning Credits: 3
Designed to teach the basic principles of conditioning and learning. Emphasis on classical and operant conditioning in laboratory research and applied situations.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 240 - Psychology of Personality Credits: 3
Basic theories concerning the structure, dynamics, and development of personality are discussed. Viewpoints covered include psychodynamic cognitive, humanistic and behavioral approaches to understanding personality.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 250 - Psychology of Life Span Development Credits: 3
Provides a basic understanding and appreciation of the interrelated growth processes of development across the life span. Includes discussion of physical, interpersonal, social, peer, self-developmental, emotional, and cognitive processes. Credit earned in this course is not applicable to credits required of the psychology major or minor. Please note that credits earned count as free electives for psychology majors or minors who choose to take this course. Recommended for pre-health professions and exercise science students. (Offered winter and summer terms).
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 265 - Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 3
Provides understanding and appreciation of the interrelated growth processes of child development. Includes physical, interpersonal, social, peer, self-developmental, emotional, and cognitive processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 270 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
Examines theories, research, and everyday life in an effort to understand how people perceive and influence each other.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 301 - Experimental Psychology Credits: 3
Introduction to the execution of planned laboratory experiments. Deals with problems in designing experiments, data collection and analysis, and the writing of research reports. Experiments may be conducted in the areas of sensation, perception, motivation and learning.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to psychology majors. PSY 205 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
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PSY 311 - Applied Behavior Analysis Credits: 3
The course is an overview of applied techniques for assessing and modifying behavior known as ABA (applied behavior analysis). Techniques examined within the course will include descriptive and functional assessment, functional analysis, differential reinforcement, response prevention, environmental enrichment, punishment, extinction, and stimulus control.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 235 with minimum grade of C
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PSY 315 - Psychology of Prejudice and the Minority Experience Credits: 3
Examines the psychological roots of prejudice and discrimination in modern society, including the nature, prevalence, causes, and consequences of discriminatory behavior. Specifically, the class addresses the underlying psychological processes that influence prejudice towards underrepresented minority groups. Topics include racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, weight bias, and other forms of prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 320 - Behavioral Neuroscience Credits: 3
Explores the relationship between biological and psychological processes by examining nervous system anatomy and physiology as it relates to problems of emotion, motivation, cognition, perception, and mental illness.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151 or permission of instructor.
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PSY 323 - Sensation and Perception Credits: 3
Includes study of human senses, sensory coding, neurological basis of sensation, perceptual processes in vision and hearing, perceptual development, theories of perceptual experience, adaptation level theory, person perception, self-perception, and the physiological basis of perception. Some experiments performed in the area of sensation and perception.
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PSY 325 - Psychology of Human Cognition Credits: 3
Designed to teach the underlying principles of human cognition (i.e., attention, thinking, perception, comprehension, memory), experimentation and research in cognition, application of cognitive principles to applied settings (i.e., schools).
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 330 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
Characteristics, causes and treatment of the major types of maladaptive behavior are discussed. Topics include current mental disorder classification system and contemporary forms of psychotherapy.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 335 - Psychology of Social Influence Credits: 3
Introduction to principles of social influence. These principles applied to understanding topics such as attitude change, recruitment and retention in religious cults and other cult-like groups, product advertising, political advertising, fundraising techniques, public service campaigns, initiations and group loyalty, brainwashing.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 270 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
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PSY 340 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology Credits: 3
Includes discussion of how clinical psychologists assess symptoms of psychopathology, diagnose mental disorders, conceptualize clients’ symptom reports and develop treatment plans. Students not taught how to do assessment or psychotherapy but will learn about assessment and psychotherapy approaches used by clinical psychologists. Purpose is to provide opportunity to integrate material learned in other courses and to learn more about the field of clinical psychology.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 240 with minimum grade of C and PSY 330 with minimum grade of C
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PSY 350 - Psychology of Sustainability Credits: 3
This course will highlight examples of how psychology makes contributions to the sustainability field through a variety of perspectives (behavioral, cognitive, social). We will read and discuss primary source articles that discuss intersections between psychology and sustainability. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience with sustainability initiatives through a Research/Service project.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 352 - Adulthood and Aging Credits: 3
Providing the student with an understanding of the main developmental processes occurring during the stages of adulthood and old age. Discusses theories of aging, social implications of the recent extensions in longevity, age-related physiological processes and their implications in terms of physical and mental health, changes in cognition, personality, and psychopathology. Also discusses the impact of important life events and developmental tasks on the individual. Thus, marriage and divorce, work and retirement, and finally death, dying, and bereavement, will be discussed, and major empirical results will be presented and analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 355 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child Credits: 3
Psychological investigation into the nature of human differences as manifested in children and youth. Concerned with scientific study of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development in unique children, as well as individual, institutional, and cultural response to the exceptional child. Cultural, social, and scientific procedures for the definition of deference emphasized. Treatment and educational systems touched upon.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 361 - Psychology of Group Interaction Credits: 3
Surveys and analyzes psychological constructs, research, and principles of group interaction. Through participation and observation of face-to-face groups, implications are drawn for work groups in education, industry, and other social situations.
Prerequisite(s): (PSY 101 or HON 151 and junior standing) or permission of instructor.
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PSY 365 - Multicultural Psychology Credits: 3
Focuses on recent psychological research concerning understanding the differences in the way we think, feel, and behave. Designed to introduce psychological issues concerning gender, cultural values, race/ethnicity, religion, individualism-collectivism, self-identity, group identity and group conflict, environmental ecology, culture and development, culture and communication/relationships. Discussions are geared toward promoting an understanding of human experience in a multicultural context.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 374 - Advanced Research in Psychology I Credits: 3
Psychology majors provided with opportunity to engage in a research project in psychology. Typically includes the selection of a topic, background research on topic, and writing of a research proposal. The stages of collection of data and analysis of data may be included, depending on the nature of the project.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 301 with minimum grade of C or PSY 305 and permission of instructor.
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PSY 375 - Advanced Research in Psychology II Credits: 3
Second of a two-semester sequence of courses designed to provide psychology majors with an opportunity to engage in research. Typically, in this second course, students gather data, do appropriate statistical analysis, and make an oral presentation of the project and its results. Students encouraged to attend scientific conventions and submit proposals to conventions for poster and/or paper presentations.
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PSY 379 - Capstone Seminar in Psychology Credits: 3
Capstone seminar designed to allow students to apply a number of theoretical approaches and models to real-life examples and to familiarize students with some of the current debates in the field of psychology. Based in large part on group work that will be conducted by students in an attempt to explore in more depth issues and topics originally discussed in class in relatively broad terms. Short papers and oral presentations provide opportunity for integration, application and polishing of writing and oral communication skills.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing and at least 15 credits from psychology courses.
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PSY 381 - Honor Thesis I Credits: 3
First of a two-semester sequence of courses designed to provide students in the Psychology Honors Program an opportunity to develop and conduct a major research project.
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PSY 382 - Honor Thesis II Credits: 3
Second of a two-semester course designed to provide students in the Psychology Honors Program an opportunity to develop and conduct a major research project.
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PSY 383 - Children’s Understanding of Their Social World Credits: 3
This course will explore children?s developing understanding of the social world. An emphasis will be placed on the development of social cognition. Various forms of social learning (ways children learn from others) will be discussed. Broad theories of developmental social cognition including Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and Dodge’s Social Information Processing Theory will be studied. Empirical research investigating topics related to how children learn from others and how they learn about themselves and others will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 384 - Psychology of Person-to-Person Interaction Credits: 3
Focuses on the development of basic helping skills. Topics include modes of response, creating a positive relationship, problem solving, effective feedback, and applications to special populations. Skill enhancing activities include role playing, video taping, and small group exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to psychology majors only.
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PSY 385 - Internship in Psychology Credits: 1-4
Provides a variety of internship experiences that provide opportunity to broaden the psychology major’s preparatory background. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
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PSY 386 - Internship in Psychology Credits: 3
Provides a variety of internship experiences that provide opportunity to broaden the psychology major’s preparatory background. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
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PSY 389 - Internship in Psychology III Credits: 3
Provides a variety of internship experiences that provide opportunity to broaden the psychology major’s preparatory background. Contact the internship coordinator of the department for further information.
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PSY 393 - Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PSY 394 - Seminar in Selected Topics I Credits: 3
Studies concepts and research in areas of psychology not covered by the regular courses of study. Areas covered will be those in which instructors have special expertise and there is a special student request.
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PSY 395 - Seminar in Selected Topics Credits: 3
Studies concepts and research in areas of psychology not covered by the regular courses of study. Areas covered will be those in which instructors have special expertise and there is a special student request.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151 and senior standing and permission of instructor.
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PSY 398 - Independent Study in Psychology Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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PSY 399 - Independent Study in Psychology Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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PSY 410 - Psychology and Women Credits: 3
Focus on views of women in early psychology, then turns to an in-depth analysis of the psychological aspects of issues affecting women. Topics include: current and historical psychological theories about women and sex differences; achievement motivation; women and mental illness; psychological aspects of menstruation; female sexuality; women’s romantic relationships and friendships; reactions to victimization (rape, domestic violence; obsessive relationships and stalking, sexual abuse); psychological consequences of women’s physical appearance; body image and eating disorders; prejudice and discrimination against women; consequences of inclusive vs. noninclusive language; improving communication and cooperation between men and women.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 420 - Health Psychology Credits: 3
Study of psychological processes that help and hinder the maintenance of health. Health is viewed in a framework of positive aspects beyond just the absence of pathology. Holistic and allopathic systems are compared and seen as complimentary. The organism is considered as a process of coordinated hierarchical self-regulating structures. Maintenance of proper psychophysical balance is seen as a means for management of stress and the immune system. Opportunity to practice some wellness skills.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 432 - The Psychology of Computers and the Internet Credits: 3
Examines the psychological implications of computers and their related Internet technologies on social interactions and behaviors. Topics include the influence of technology on self-concept and identities, norm development in CMC and virtual communities, cyber-support, Internet addiction, the influence of gender and status in on-line social interactions and the digital divide. Format a combination of discussion, using classic and current articles from the field, as well as hands on interaction using the department computer lab.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 435 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3
Examines the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of psychoactive drugs. The mechanism of drug action, addiction, tolerance, and physical dependence for drugs of abuse and therapeutic drugs is studied.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 320 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 440 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3
Explores the philosophical background, historical development, contemporary systems, and possible directions of psychology. This course may be used to satisfy the Capstone Requirement in Psychology.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 445 - Psychology of Thinking Credits: 3
Deals with the higher mental processes including problem solving, judgment, decision-making, reasoning, language, and intelligence. The aim is to inform the student of theories and research in these areas as well as to improve their thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 325 with minimum grade of C
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 447 - Multicultural Health Psychology Credits: 3
Investigates health and illness in traditionally under-represented groups. Psychological models of behavior and social interaction discussed to explain how health and illness impact different populations. Possible areas of coverage will be the role of health psychology in understanding epidemics worldwide. Other topics include the impact of ethnicity, gender, and age on health in the United States and in a global context. Includes readings, opportunities to problem solve, and to apply knowledge gained in the course to real-world examples. Goal is to increase appreciation of a world-view of health.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 450 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
Conceptual and practical frameworks for providing crisis intervention presented. Topics include the theory and philosophy of crisis intervention, problem solving, service delivery, community relations, burnout prevention, and evaluation of intervention efforts. Applications discussed include working with groups, crime victims, suicidal individuals, and bereaved persons.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 384
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 470 - Legal Psychology Credits: 3
Informs student about relationship between psychology and law by introducing contemporary psychological knowledge as it applies to the legal system. Topics include psychology of evidence, social psychology of the jury, the psychologist as an expert witness, psychology of jury selection, and research methods used by legal psychologists.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 475 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
Surveys theoretical and empirical research relevant to the behaviors and experiences of individuals in relation to the human constructs called organizations and the economic activities called work.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 205 with minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently) or MAT 117 with minimum grade of C or SCM 200 with minimum grade of C and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 485 - Tests and Measurements Credits: 3
Focuses on the statistical and psychological theory of tests and measurements.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 205 with minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently) or MAT 117 with minimum grade of C or SCM 200 with minimum grade of C and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 490 - Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 491 - Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 492 - Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PSY 493 - Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): Requires at least junior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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RDG 050 - Developmental Reading and Study Skills Credits: 3
Designed to aid in mastery of reading and study skills necessary for success in nearly all academic fields. Individual attention given to areas needing improvement in reading efficiency and flexibility, vocabulary, comprehension of specific types of content materials, outlining, test-taking, note-taking and allied activities. All work based on careful diagnosis of strengths and weakness.
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RDG 232 - Reading in the Elementary School Credits: 3
Emphasizes nature of the reading process, general principles of instruction and learning theory into sound classroom practice in a Middle Level (Grades 4-8) classroom. Instructional principles include instruction embedded in content-area text. Participation in an educational field experience required.
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RDG 323 - Processes of Word/Text/Comprehension in Grades 1-4 Credits: 3
Focuses on reading development as it pertains to work and text comprehension for emergent to fluent readers. Pre-service teachers will learn effective and research-based literacy strategies for planning and implementing literacy lessons in grades 1-4. Participation in an education field experience will be required.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 253 with minimum grade of C
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RDG 329 - Reading in the Content Areas Credits: 3
Opportunity to view reading instruction as it applies to content areas. Specifically, course will deal with: vocabulary development, development of cognitive skills, application of the D.R.A./D.R.T.A., application of reading/study skills, test administration, interpretation and evaluation, application of research findings to reading methodology, readiness as applied to reading in the content areas.
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RDG 330 - Content Area Reading in the Primary Grades Credits: 3
Content Area Reading in the Primary Grades offers students the opportunity to view reading instruction as it applies to the content areas in grades 2-4. This course will deal with reading and comprehending text, developing vocabulary, developing cognitive skills, applying reading and study skills, assessing and evaluating textbooks, and applying research findings to reading methodology in the intermediate grades 2-4. This course will focus on the development of instructional strategies, concepts, and techniques for teaching reading in the various content areas. The application of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visual representation across the curriculum will be the focus for this course. Also, the use of a wide variety of picture books and trade books for teaching content area reading will be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): RDG 323 with minimum grade of B
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RDG 334 - Classroom Based Literacy Assessment Credits: 3
Explores concepts of assessment and evaluation in literacy development and their connection to instruction. Enhances awareness of current assessment strategies. Classroom experience with children required.
Prerequisite(s): RDG 232 with minimum grade of C
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RDG 340 - Seminar in Literacy Tutoring Credits: 3
Enables students to learn and practice effective teaching techniques for helping at-risk readers and writers. College students implement classroom practices in a tutoring situation with local K-8 students.
Prerequisite(s): RDG 232 with minimum grade of C and RDG 334 with minimum grade of C
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RDG 345 - Teaching Language Arts in PreK-4 Classroom Credits: 3
This course presents an integrated approach to teaching language arts based on current research of best practices, tested instructional methodologies, materials, assessment techniques for language arts instruction PreK-4, and the application of contemporary media and computer technology for the elementary grades. Course content focuses on the interrelatedness of all language arts areas.
Prerequisite(s): RDG 323 with minimum grade of B and RDG 363 with minimum grade of B
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RDG 350 - Text Accessibility and Comprehension in the PK-4 Classroom Credits: 3
This course presents an integrated approach to teaching language arts based on current research of best practices, tested instructional methodologies, materials, assessment techniques for language arts instruction PreK-4, and the application of contemporary media and computer technology for the elementary grades. Course content focuses on the interrelatedness of all language arts areas.
Prerequisite(s): RDG 323 with minimum grade of B and RDG 363 with minimum grade of B
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RDG 363 - Reading and Writing in PK-4 Credits: 3
This course focuses on theoretical content knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to plan and implement the reading and writing process and effective principles of literacy instruction in the PK-4 literacy lessons, including emphasis on a comprehensive literacy framework for reading, writing and word study. Participation in an education field experience will be required.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 253 with minimum grade of C and RDG 323 with minimum grade of C
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RDG 383 - English Language Learners in PK-4 Credits: 2
This course is designed to address teaching reading and writing to the grades 1-4 English language learners in a non-ESL classroom; address the concerns of teachers who encounter students in their classrooms who are learning English; explore the theories about first-and second-language acquisition; introduce classroom best practices in literacy as they relate to learners of English; and support teachers in developing an understanding of the basic principles of teaching and assessing English language learners with practical suggestions for assisting students in learning to cope in their new culture.
Prerequisite(s): ECH 253 with minimum grade of C and RDG 323 with minimum grade of C
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RDG 393 - Selected Topics in Reading Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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RDG 413 - Teaching Reading to English Language Learners Credits: 3
Designed to address teaching reading and writing to the English language learner in a non-ESL classroom; address the concerns of teachers who encounter students in their classrooms who are learning English; explore theories about first-and second-language acquisition; introduce classroom best practices in literacy as they relate to learners of English; and support teachers in developing an understanding of the basic principles of teaching and assessing English language learners with practical suggestions for assisting students in learning to cope in their new culture. Course is reserved for reading minors and master’s of reading students.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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RDG 422 - Studies in Children’s Literature Credits: 3
Designed to incorporate children’s literature as a method for examining the relationships between authors’ writing processes, curriculum, and pedagogy in the elementary classroom. Emphasizes current literacy research related to writers’ craft in order to demonstrate a wide range of purposes and styles of writing and how various genres can be used to develop literacy skills.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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RDG 431 - Seminar on Selected Topics in Reading Credits: 3
Focuses on a critical and in-depth analysis of topics in reading related to the following specific areas: the reading process and methodology; research findings; evaluation of materials and techniques; and practical application of theory and research to classroom procedures.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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