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POLS 407 Environmental Law & Policy Credits: (3-0) 3
An examination of the political issues involved with environmental and ecological concerns such as land use, population, air and water pollution, energy, and public policy.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
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POLS 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits will be allowed for degree credit.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 101 General Psychology Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is an introduction survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior.
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PSYC 102 Psychology of Personal Growth Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is a survey of psychological concepts and theories as applied to personal growth and behavior. Students will explore biological and psychological, as well as social and cultural phenomena that shape and inform human development and influence individual well-being. The course provides a basic understanding of the psychological tools that can be implemented to facilitate stress management; manage human emotion; improve interpersonal relationships; identify personal, cultural, and social constructs that can become barriers to personal growth; and facilitate the ability to create positive personal change.
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PSYC 310 Leadership in Context Credits: (3-0) 3
An examination of principles of leadership development within a variety of unique contextual settings. Topics include definitions and varied approaches to the study of leadership, leadership styles, gender and ethnic diversity, leadership in groups, moral and ethical issues, mission statements, and contemporary leadership issues facing particular personal and professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on service in relation to leadership and personal analysis of strengths and leadership styles within individual experiences.
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PSYC 319 Teams and Team Building Credits: (3-0) 3
Course will examine principles associated with teams and team building by analyzing and employing a variety of interrelated practices related to group dynamics and team leadership. The course will focus on expanding student comprehension of four core elements of team building: characteristics of teams, processes of teamwork, critical issues teams commonly face, and the organizational context of teams. Students will explore the analytical research rooted in basic psychological concepts surrounding teamwork including values such as trust, the importance of conflict, interpersonal communication, and the dynamics of commitment.
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PSYC 321 Human Development: Lifespan Credits: (3-0) 3
In this course, theories of social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development are discussed for each era of human growth including gestation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young, middle, and late adulthood. This course is recommended for all students seeking a theoretical and applicable knowledge of human development.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101
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PSYC 331 Industrial and Organizational Psychology Credits: (3-0) 3
This course covers the application of psychological principles to such problems as employee selection, supervision, job satisfaction, and work efficiency.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PSYC 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: May be repeated twice with different topics for a maximum of 6 credits.
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PSYC 451 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is a comprehensive survey of abnormal personality and behavior. It includes an examination of the origins, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 461 Theories of Personality Credits: (3-0) 3
Students will learn about the role of philosophy and science and their contributions to the development of personality theory. Students will examine, in depth, the theoretical contributions made in the areas of psychoanalytic, behavioristic, and humanistic personality theories. The students will be able to articulate their own beliefs concerning the development of human personality.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor.
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Sociology |
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SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3-0) 3
Comprehensive study of society, with analysis of group life, and other forces shaping human behavior.
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SOC 150 Social Problems Credits: (3-0) 3
A study of present day problems in contemporary societies, such as racism, sexism, ageism, alcoholism, drug addiction, physical and mental health, war and environmental issues - their significance and current policies and action.
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SOC 250 Courtship and Marriage Credits: (3-0) 3
Courtship and marriage period given special emphasis, as are problems of mate selection, marital adjustments, reproduction, child-parent relations, divorce, and later years of marriage.
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SOC 260 Popular Culture and Society Credits: (3-0) 3
Human social life is portrayed in and produced through popular culture media such as film, television, books, or video games. The course examines key concepts of the studies of popular culture by examining how culture is portrayed in media shaped by status categories such as gender, race/ethnicity, class, and sexuality. Students are introduced to content and analysis and use it to produce research about contemporary media trends.
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SOC 285 Society and Technology Credits: (3-0) 3
Exploring a variety of domestic and global topics relating to technology, society, and culture.
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SOC 351 Criminology Credits: (3-0) 3
Focuses on theories of crime, juvenile delinquency and justice, laws, systems of criminal behavior, victimization, and corrections.
Prerequisites: SOC 100 or SOC 150
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SOC 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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SOC 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
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SOC 411 Licit and Illicit Drugs Credits: (3-0) 3
A survey of the use, abuse, and addictive properties of psychoactive drugs other than alcohol; approaches to prevention, treatment, and identification of use.
Prerequisites: SOC 100 , SOC 150 or PSYC 101
Notes: Will apply toward certification for chemical dependency counseling.
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SOC 420 Alcohol Use and Abuse Credits: (3-0) 3
A survey of the use, abuse, and addictive nature of beverage alcohol, some of the problems associated with excessive use of alcohol, and approaches to prevention and treatment.
Prerequisites: SOC 100 , SOC 150 or PSYC 101
Notes: Will apply toward certification for chemical dependency counseling.
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SOC 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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SOC 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
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Spanish |
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SPAN 101 Introductory Spanish I Credits: (4-0) 4
Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.
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SPAN 102 Introductory Spanish II Credits: (4-0) 4
Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening, and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.
Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or permission of instructor.
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Speech |
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SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduces the study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose, audience, and subject.
Notes: This course cannot count as social science/ humanities credit.
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