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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 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Credits: 3
Students in this course will learn about developmental psychopathology in children and adolescents. Students will learn how disorders in children and adolescents affect the child, family, school, and other contexts. In addition, students will examine the clinical methods for examining and treating disorders in children and adolescents.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 365 - Multicultural Psychology Credits: 3
Focuses on recent psychological research on the commonalities and differences in the way cultural groups think, feel, and behave. May include discussion of psychological issues concerning race/ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, disability, and religion, as well as cultural values, individualism-collectivism, cultural identities and group conflict, environmental ecology, development, communication and relationships, privilege and prejudice. 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
Students are provided with an opportunity to engage in a research project with a faculty member of the psychology department. Usually, this includes the student working on some or all of the following: selection of a topic, background literature search, writing a research proposal, gathering data, conducting appropriate statistical analysis, writing a report, and/or presenting results at local, regional, or national conferences. Offered fall semesters only.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 301 with minimum grade of C and permission of
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PSY 375 - Advanced Research in Psychology II Credits: 3
Students are provided with an opportunity to engage in a research project with a faculty member of the psychology department. Usually, this includes the student working on some or all of the following: selection of a topic, background literature search, writing a research proposal, gathering data, conducting appropriate statistical analysis, writing a report, and/or presenting results at local, regional, or national conferences. Offered spring semesters only.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 301 with a minimum grade of C and permission of instructor.
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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. Must be at least junior standing to enroll.
Prerequisite(s): At least 15 credits from psychology courses.
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PSY 381 - Honor Thesis I Credits: 3
The first semester of a two-semester course sequence during which a student typically reviews the theoretical and empirical psychological literature and proposes a research question to be answered through data collection and analysis.
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PSY 382 - Honor Thesis II Credits: 3
The second semester of a two-semester course sequence in which a student typically collects data, analyzes that data, and writes up the research project in the form of a manuscript–the thesis document.
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PSY 383 - Social Learning in Infants and Children Credits: 3
This course will explore children’s developing understanding of the social world. Empirical research related to how children learn from others and how they learn about themselves and others will be examined. Topics include various forms of social learning, knowledge of the self, perceptions of others’ thoughts and predictions of others’ behaviors, and prosocial behavior. In addition, factors that impact children’s understanding of the social world will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 384 - Helping Skills for Human Services Credits: 3
Course will focus on the development of basic helping skills. Topics will include helping responses and specific skill development, relevant ethical issues, and the importance of understanding diversity. Skill enhancing activities will include role playing and small group exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to psychology majors only.
PSY 101 or HON 151
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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 450 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
This course examines trauma, crises, and associated crisis response modalities, as well as mental health emergencies and intervention. Through an examination of empirical evidence as well as applied examples, the course will examine philosophies of crisis and emergency intervention, assessment and triage, safety and security concerns, problem solving, service delivery, community interactions, and burnout prevention. Specific applications to working with groups, the influence of culture and diversity factors, crime victims, suicidal individuals, and bereaved persons will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151 or permission of instructor. 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 101 or HON 151 or permission of instructor. Requires at least junior standing.
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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Reading |
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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.
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RDG 327 - Literacy Assessment in PreK-4 Classrooms Credits: 3
In this course, students will learn and practice current practices in assessing literacy development with PreK-4 grade children. Also, students will learn to analyze the data collected from literacy assessments and how to use that data to instruct. Also, emphasis will be placed on interactive procedures to determine and facilitate the development of literacy processing for individual children.
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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
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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): 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): 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 405 - Teaching Writing in 4-8 Classrooms Credits: 3
This course focuses writing instruction in the upper elementary grades. It examines theoretically and empirically supported practices that support students’ writing development. Topics examined in this course include writing standards and assessment and writing instruction frameworks.
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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 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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RDG 443 - Reading Measures and Interventions in PK-4 Credits: 4
Focuses on assessment methods, including observation, informal, and formal assessment measures to diagnosis and describes stages of reading development among readers, specifically prekindergarten through fourth grades. Uses assessment data to identify and implement literacy instruction for small groups and individual learners. Participation in an education field experience will be required.
Prerequisite(s): (RDG 323 and RDG 363 )
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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RDG 490 - Selected Topics in Reading Credits: 1-3
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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RDG 491 - Selected Topics in Reading Credits: 1
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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RDG 492 - Selected Topics in Reading 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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RDG 493 - Selected Topics in Reading Credits: 1
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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SCM 200 - Statistical Applications in Business Credits: 3
Topical coverage includes estimation of parameters and test of hypotheses for a variety of populations based on large and small sample sizes. May include coverage of analysis of frequencies, analysis of variance, quality control, linear regression. Taught in a spreadsheet environment and emphasis placed on critical thinking and business reasoning skills. Students typically carry out projects and submit results in the form of written and oral reports.
Prerequisite(s): MIS 142 and (MAT 140B with minimum grade of C or MAT 140A with minimum grade of C or math placement level of 5)
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SCM 315 - Strategic Procurement Credits: 3
Designed to provide an understanding of strategic procurement issues in today’s business environment. Students will learn a variety of procurement strategies, processes, and tools. Utilizes case studies to understand better both the academic and practical aspects of procurement issues.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 330
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SCM 330 - Supply Chain and Operations Management Credits: 3
Applies knowledge the students obtain in lower division course work to managing the operations of a firm as they apply to manufacturing a product or providing a service. Deals with issues such as managing, forecasting, planning, and designing manufacturing or service facilities. In addition, strategies for their efficient operations such as production and inventory control as well as quality management are also covered. Also deals with supply chain management issues such as globalization, relationships between partners, strategies for efficient operation, and organization and management of partners.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 200
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SCM 355 - Managing Quality and Continuous Improvement Credits: 3
Covers the basic concepts of managing quality in either a manufacturing or a service environment. The role of quality to enhance productivity and maintain a competitive position is the central focus. Principles and methodology needed to design systems that assure quality from both customer and manufacturer perspectives discussed. Managerial and technical skills and tools provide a comprehensive approach to the implementation and maintenance of quality systems. Principles of continuous improvement and their impact on quality management explored.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 330 (may be taken concurrently)
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SCM 370 - Integrated Supply Chain Systems Credits: 3
Covers concepts in designing, planning, and operating a supply chain. Considers the role e-business plays and how role varies based on product and industry characteristics. Also discusses how firms can integrate e-business when formulating strategy and designing their supply chains to improve supply chain performance.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 330 or permission of instructor.
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SCM 380 - Data Mining for Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
Emphasizes the process of discovering hidden patterns and relationships in large amounts of data. Topical coverage includes techniques such as data visualization, decision tree, forecasting, neural network, and Kohonen network. Covers a wide range of applications in the areas of supply chain such as fraud detection, tracking vendor performance, examining distribution network efficiency, and forecasting demands in goods.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 330
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SCM 390 - Strategic Warehouse Management Credits: 3
Addresses warehouse operations, warehouse management systems, material handling systems, and the warehouse work force. Warehousing minimizes the effects of supply chain inefficiencies and allows product accumulation, consolidation, and customization. Students learn a variety of principles and systems inherent in world-class warehousing. Uses individual and group projects to teach the principles of warehousing.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 330
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SCM 393 - Selected Topics in Supply Chain Management Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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SCM 410 - Distribution Systems in Supply Chains Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the contributions that distribution systems make to value driven supply chains, the impact of distribution systems imperatives on the strategic management of supply chains, and the integration of these systems with manufacturing and service operations. Strategies for effective and efficient decision-making and management of distribution systems that augment and support the supply chain as well as deliver customer value are explored. Models of distribution systems that minimize or reduce system wide costs are investigated. The course also explores advances in information technology and its role in distribution systems.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 330 or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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SCM 420 - Global Logistics Systems Credits: 3
Studies the impact of operations management decisions in order to fulfill demand e.g. location, production, and transportation on a global scale. Investigates how logistical systems impact operations strategies to open new markets for supply and demand. Delves into the implications of international operations and logistics strategies based on enhanced information systems and their impact on transportation costs and value added activities. This course provides participants with an examination of the preconditions of globalization and its effects on logistics operations management decisions with regard to performance measures, risk management, and organizational structures. In addition to being exposed to the theory, case studies will be used to further reinforce the material’s application in practice.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 330 or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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SCM 481 - Decision Models for Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
Introduces a variety of models to aid decision making in supply chain management focusing on the integration of business processes from end user through original suppliers. Additional issues covered are concerned with the value added by the supply chain to customers from products, services, and information. Emphasis on applying tools and skills in the areas of spreadsheets, database languages, and statistics to gain insights into the integrated nature of the supply chain. Analysis will focus on optimization, risk analysis, decision analysis, forecasting, resource allocation, new product introduction and production, and inventory planning and control. Role of information systems in supply chain management also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): SCM 330
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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SCM 490 - Selected Topics in Supply Chain Management Credits: 1-3
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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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology: Society and Diversity Credits: 3
Reviews basic sociological concepts, theories and research methods. Shows relationship to other social sciences and provides an overview of specific content areas in sociology with a focus on structural and cultural influences on behavior. Defines diversity discusses its functional and dysfunctional consequences, and analyzes its relationship to social structure and culture.
Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - R
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SOC 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat E - Soc and Behav Sciences
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SOC 201 - Sociological Practice Credits: 3
Prepares students for the critical reading and writing skill requirements of upper division electives in sociology through the examination of major social problems. Introduces the process of using the sociological imagination to address such problems as poverty, crime, deviance, racism, and sexism. Students will practice making an evidence-based argument by investigating sociological databases and analyzing sociological research, and will build competencies in writing literature reviews. Also includes a career planning component.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Sociology majors and Sociology minors by permission. SOC 101 or HON 161
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SOC 220 - Social Inequality Credits: 3
Examines the attributes by which individuals are hierarchically ranked (stratified) in society, the extent to which these rankings inhibit or promote opportunity for success in life, and the degree to which movement between these social strata is possible. Emphasis on using current empirical data to describe and explain the role of gender, race, and class in the stratification of American society. Basis and extent of stratification in other developed and less-developed countries also explored.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or HON 161
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SOC 243 - Race in America Credits: 3
Studies sociological principles underlying relations between dominant and subordinate groups, with a specific focus on racial inequality in the United States. The causes of the unequal power and treatment of subordinate groups will be examined, as well as the consequences of this inequality in a variety of areas of life, including education, employment, health, income and wealth, politics, etc.
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SOC 244 - Criminology Credits: 3
Explores the evolution of criminological theory as a story of ideas rooted in and subject to both history and biography. Special attention is placed on the explanatory powers of structure versus agency. Process of criminalization and the prison industry are also addressed.
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SOC 245 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3
Explores the history of delinquent behavior among juveniles through a socio-historical and structural perspective. The social context within which juveniles behave and society’s response to this behavior particularly the implementation and evolution of the juvenile justice system is critically analyzed.
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SOC 248 - Sociology of Religion Credits: 3
Examines the structure and functions of religious organizations and phenomena with an emphasis on comparing the varieties of religious expression in the United States. Also studies the role of religion in global change and what the future of religion will be. Models for understanding the development of personal faiths examined.
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SOC 257 - Family in Modern Society Credits: 3
This course focuses on the family as a social institution, social process, and important social context. A variety of topics are covered, including the historical development of family, childhood socialization, marriage and divorce, balancing work and family, the impact of family on social mobility, and diversity and change in contemporary American families. Includes an emphasis on the ways in which “private” families are intricately connected to the “public issues” of the larger society. Students will explore leading empirical findings as well as apply major theoretical insights to the study of families in the U.S.
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SOC 258 - Gender, Culture, and Power Credits: 3
Gender is the most durable and universal of social divisions and remains arguably the most consequential. But what gender has meant, and how it impacts individuals’ lives, has varied dramatically over time and between societies. In this course we explore gender as a matrix of cultural meanings and power relationships within which “males” and “females” are constituted. We focus on how gender identities are formed and contested, and the role played by gender in current political controversies.
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SOC 265 - Global Society Credits: 3
Globalization is profoundly reshaping social structure and transforming the lives of people in this world. Our personal lives are linked to increasingly dense networks of global interrelations, as the integration of societies, economies, and cultures fundamentally transforms human life. It is impossible to understand the world in the early 21st century without understanding globalization and its consequences. With this in mind, the objective of this course is to explore what has come to be known as globalization studies, and in particular, to survey the distinct themes sub-areas that make up the sociology of globalization.
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SOC 275 - Sociology of Sport and Leisure Credits: 3
Examines the development of sport and leisure and how they reflect social life. Emphasis on socialization and social differentiation in sport and leisure.
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SOC 310 - Leading in Society Credits: 3
Course provides an overview, using a sociological framework, of leadership in both historical and contemporary contexts. Emphasis is on discovering how leader-follower interactions are socially constructed to promote systemic goals, and often reinforce dominant hegemonies. An examination of leadership across diverse cultures and social situations is included.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Degree Completion Program
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SOC 320 - Sociology of Disability Credits: 3
This course explores our understandings and practices regarding ability and disability through time, especially in the United States. We emphasize how and why we construct particular bodies and bodily practices as desirable or undesirable and consider the factors that shape inclusion and exclusion of people based on ideas of ability/disability. In so doing, we discuss how disability intersects with topics such as inequality, poverty, globalization, social movements, civil rights, social policy, stigma and identity, and a broad range of social roles.
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SOC 331 - Internship I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or HON 161
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SOC 332 - Internship II Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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SOC 335 - Internship III Credits: 6
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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SOC 345 - Deviance and Social Control Credits: 3
Explores classical and contemporary theoretical and empirical works explaining the concept of deviance, deviant behavior and social stigma. Social construction of deviance and the evolution and management of deviant identities emphasized.
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SOC 346 - City and Community Credits: 3
Analysis of the process of urbanization with major emphasis upon contemporary urban society. Approach centered around urbanism as a way of life, with emphasis on people and their actions and relationships. Course also concerned with social ecology, the dynamic system of spatial patterns and relationships that make up the structure of city growth.
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SOC 354 - Social Movements and Social Change Credits: 3
Studies the nature of collective action and protest as catalysts for social change. Explores causes, tactics and achievements of specific social movements. Class will complete an active learning project on mobilizing for social change. .
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SOC 359 - Selected Topics in Sociology Credits: 3
In-depth examination of selected theoretical and research topics in sociology, with the study subject announced in advance of scheduling. Primarily for advanced students.
Prerequisite(s): Specific course prerequisites may be set by the instructor.
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SOC 363 - Growth and Change of Human Populations Credits: 3
Birth, death, migration, aging, and disease are among the most basic aspects of human existence. They also, in concert, create, shape, and transform the population within which we live. In this course, we explore dynamics of population growth and change and introduce methods for their analysis. We identify trends in how global human populations have changed over time and discuss implications of these trends for social policy, geopolitical peace, and ecological sustainability.
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SOC 369 - Medical Sociology Credits: 3
Addresses the contributions and relationships of sociology to medical and health care. Examines such topics as: social factors involved in illness, social epidemiology, social behavior of patients and health professionals, the social organization of health care, and social policy and health care.
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SOC 370 - Sociology of Music Credits: 3
Focuses on elite and popular culture through an examination of the social and cultural aspects of music. Explores linkages with other performing and visual arts and their connection to social, economic, and political institutions.
Category: Cat B - Humanities
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SOC 375 - Popular Culture Credits: 3
This course explores the impact of popular culture on people’s lives. We will examine culture from a sociological perspective, paying particular attention to culture’s ubiquity, imact on people’s identities and social relationships, connection to consumerism and consumption, relationship with politics, dissemination through various forms of media, and potential to challenge or reproduce existing social hierarchies.
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SOC 380 - Social Theory Credits: 3
Provides a critical and comparative study of the classical theories significant in the development of the field of sociology. Stresses the application of classical theories to contemporary social issues, an evaluation of the theories covered, and the development of skills in writing and critical thinking. Course is writing-intensive.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or HON 161
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SOC 385 - Elements of Social Research Credits: 3
The modern world is thick with data that can unlock the mysteries of social life - but only if you know how to use it. This course will introduce students to the concepts and skills necessary to competently gather and analyze data and present findings. Students will learn the logic of scientific inquiry with application to the social world, and will proceed to study experimentation, survey creation, sampling and statistical inference. Students will learn to use powerful compuer applications for data analysis and visualization.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or HON 161 and MAT 117B (can be taken concurrently) or MAT 117A (can be taken concurrently)
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SOC 391 - Violence: A Sociological Perspective Credits: 3
Explores social violence in communities from a socio-historical, social psychological, and structural perspective. Particular attention is given to understanding the impact violence has on individual lives.
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SOC 398 - Independent Study in Sociology I 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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SOC 399 - Independent Study in Sociology II 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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SOC 415 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
Capstone course required for sociology majors in their senior year. In this course, students will conduct research using secondary data, write a formal report on their findings, and present their findings to the sociology faculty. Students will also explore future career options through an in-depth examination of sociological occupations, including interviewing current employees.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or HON 161 and senior standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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SOC 421 - Impact of International Migration Credits: 3
This course is a sociological survey of immigration and ethnicity, with a primary focus on originating countries of immigrants and their experiences in the contemporary United States. The causes of immigration will be studied. Various assimilation patterns will be compared and analyzed. We will examine the needs of immigrants including housing, employment, education and medical care, and what kind of impacts they will cause on receiving society.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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