| |
Philosophy |
| |
-
PH102 - Introduction to Ethical Thinking
An exploration of what things have value and proposals about how people ought to live their lives including relativism, utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and virtue ethics. This course also emphasizes the application of these proposals to personal life and contemporary social issues.
Fulfills: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH103 - Fundamentals of Logic
Principles of sound analytical reasoning. Topics include: analysis of propaganda and sources of prejudice, fallacies in reasoning and speech; the logic of the syllogism with techniques for testing validity; and the basic apparatus of symbolic logic.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PH211, PHL111
|
| |
-
PH205 - The Meaning of Life
Students in this course participate in the quest for meaning in life through reading and discussion of the contributions of philosophers, religious prophets, poets and writers, and through talking with persons who seem to have achieved meaning in their own lives. Students are expected by the end of the course to have formulated in writing or some other medium a statement of where they are in their personal quests.
Fulfills: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH217 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
A survey of the central figures of classical and medieval philosophy, including the early Greek thinkers, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. Their contributions to the development of science, religious thought, and social and political theory are studied.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH220 - History of Political Philosophy Crosslisted: PO220
An analysis of political philosophy in its historical perspective, with a special examination of the influences of political philosophy on political institutions and on the development of political science.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH221 - Ethics and Society
Applies the insights of philosophical ethics to value questions that require public decision. Content of the course description will vary according to the choice of the instructor. Possible topics include abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, use of natural resources, nuclear concern or censorship.
Fulfills: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH223 - Modern Philosophy
A survey of select figures in 16th-18th century European philosophy (e.g., Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant) and how they have shaped modern scientific, religious, ethical and political thought.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH224 - Philosophy for Children
This course teaches the Community of Inquiry method for facilitating philosophical discussions with children. A Community of Inquiry session consists of stimulus, questioning, inquiring, metacognition, and application/creation. Attention is given to questions concerning ethics, knowledge, and reality. This course considers the application of Community of Inquiry at elementary through adult learning settings.
Fulfills: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH303 - Philosophy of Science
An examination of the philosophical assumptions of both the natural and the social sciences. Topics include: the distinction between science and non-science; the nature and types of scientific explanation; the structure and function of scientific laws and theories; the problems and paradoxes of confirmation and disconfirmation; the role of mathematics and models of science; the basis for probability and induction; and the relationship between science and values.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PHL303
|
| |
-
PH308 - Business Ethics
An inquiry into the role of ethics in business situations. Topics considered include: ethical considerations in management, accounting, marketing, and international business; conflicts of interest, whistleblowing, employee rights and responsibilities; and the impact of business on the environment. Emphasis is put upon the study of specific cases with attention to the sometimes conflicting demands of profit maximization and societal well-being.
Fulfills: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PHL308
|
| |
-
PH310 - Independent Study in Philosophy
An opportunity for students to pursue a special interest not covered by regular course offerings. Material and credit arranged in consultation with instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
|
| |
-
PH316 - Time, Identity, and Change
What is a person? Do humans have free will? Is everything we do pre-determined? What is a cause? Is time real? Do the past and future exist? How can objects or persons persist through time? How can simple objects combine to form more complex objects? This course examine philosophical answers to these questions, including: Perdurantism, Endurantism, Austere Nominalism, Universalism, A and B Theories of Time, Counterpart Theory, Mereological Nihilism, Constitution Theory, Libertarianism, Compatiblism, Hard Determinism.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH317 - Knowledge, Skepticism, and Evidence
How can we be sure of anything? How do you know you are not living in a virtual reality right now? What is knowledge? Do you have to know that you know in order to know? What counts as good evidence, and when do you have enough evidence to be justified in believing something? How can cognitive science and psychology help us answer these questions? Is knowing a virtue? Can a claim be partially true? Is truth valuable? May you believe without evidence?
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PH315
|
| |
-
PH319 - Philosophy of Religion
Fundamental questions about religion are considered. Does God exist? If so, what is God’s nature? Of what significance is mysticism? What happens (if anything) at death?
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PHL319
|
| |
-
PH320 - Philosophy of Mind
Survey of philosophical issues about the mind and body, including mind/body dualism, functionalism, physicalism, consciousness, and whether machines can be conscious.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH325 - Ethical Theory
In-depth exploration of the foundations of ethical thinking, including utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, virtue ethics, contractarianism, and care ethics as well as other issues surrounding the theoretical side of ethics.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH326 - Contemporary Political Philosophy
Survey of developments in political philosophy after John Rawls. Includes anarchism, modern libertarianism, egalitarianism, communitarianism, feminist political philosophy, multiculturalism, and cosmopolitanism.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH328 - Aesthetics
Examination of philosophical issues surrounding art, beauty, and the sublime.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH331 - Philosophy in Literature
Philosophical issues found in novels, poetry, and/or short stories chosen by the instructor as well as in the examination of the phenomenon of literature itself.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH334 - Bioethics
An examination of the complex ethical issues that arise in biology and medicine. Topics include: human and animal testing research, ethical use of biotechnology, genetic ethics, end of life issues, reproductive ethics, genetic ethics, and environmental ethics. The course will include a general overview of ethical theories and explores how they apply to issues arising in biology and medicine.
Fulfills: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PH350 - Special Topics in Philosophy
This course deals with various topics in philosophy, especially those which involve interdisciplinary studies or studies concerning contemporary issues in culture and society.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit with change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
Physics |
| |
-
PY101 - Physical World
An overview of physics concepts in our world accessible to student with little or no physics background. The class will focus primarily on classical physics and selected topics on electricity and magnetism.
Fulfills: LE Natural Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PY155 - Concepts of Physics I
A non-calculus approach to physics designed to emphasize the concepts that are most important to students pursuing careers in the health sciences. Topics include: measurements, force and motion, statics, vectors, and wave theory as applied to heat, sound, and light. Laboratory includes appropriate experiments to illustrate concepts.
Corequisite(s): MA160
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: PHY155, PHY203
|
| |
-
PY156 - Concepts of Physics II
A continuation of PY155 . Topics include: electricity, magnetism, wave mechanics, lasers, x-rays and nuclear radiation. Laboratory includes experiments and demonstrations to illustrate and emphasize concepts.
Prerequisite(s): PY155
Corequisite(s): MA160
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
History: PHY156, PHY204
|
| |
-
PY205 - Introduction to Physics I
Lecture and laboratory introducing the calculus based physics. Topics include: introductory kinematics and Newtonian dynamics of both particles and solid bodies, work and energy, momentum, and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite(s): MA221
Corequisite(s): MA222
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 5
History: PHY205
|
| |
-
PY206 - Introduction to Physics II
A continuation of the calculus physics sequence. Topics include: wave motion, electromagnetic and acoustic waves, properties of waves, and electromagnetic theory.
Prerequisite(s): PY205
Fulfills: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 5
History: PHY206
|
| |
-
PY275 - Engineering Statics
This course will address the study of forces on bodies at rest, vector algebra, force systems, principles of equilibrium, application to trusses, frames and beams, and friction.
Prerequisite(s): PY205 and MA222
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PY400 - Special Topics in Physics
This course offers specialized study in applied physics relevant in an increasingly technologically dependent society. At the discretion of the instructor, the course may involve laboratory work.
Prerequisite(s): PY156 or PY206
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
|
Political Science |
| |
-
PO200 - American National Government
A survey of the functions and processes of the three branches of American national government. The changing roles of the branches and their relationship to the public will be emphasized.
Fulfills: LE Citizenship, GEM
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO201 - State and Local Government
A critical survey of the major trends in state and local government in the United States, with special emphasis on the governmental practices of state governments and the problems of municipal governments.
Fulfills: GEM
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO202 - Introduction to Law
Descriptions of American law, language and processes. Subjects include, but are not limited to: the purposes of law, civil law, criminal law, torts, contracts, family law, rights and liberties.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO210 - Comparative Political Systems
An introduction to Comparative Politics with specific emphasis on key themes including democracy, authoritarianism, the modern state, political economy, development, institutional design, alternative politics, and political violence.
Fulfills: LE Citizenship, Writing Intensive
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSC402
|
| |
-
PO216 - International Relations
An introduction to study of international relations with specific focus on war and conflict, global trade, institutions and the limits to state cooperation, and complex contemporary global issues.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO211, PO212, PSC212
|
| |
-
PO220 - History of Political Philosophy Crosslisted: PH220
An analysis of political philosophy in its historical perspective, with a special examination of the influences of political philosophy on political institutions and on the development of political science.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO414
|
| |
-
PO304 - Constitutional Law
A seminar-type study of the basic principles of American government and fundamental rights as interpreted by the Supreme Court. Briefs of selected cases are discussed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO416
|
| |
-
PO310 - Parties and Elections
A study of the structure and uses of pressure groups, political parties and elections in the United States. The central concern of the course is the development of a realistic understanding of the political process.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO411, PSC411
|
| |
-
PO320 - American Foreign Policy
Contemporary foreign relations policy of the United States. An analysis of the factors affecting American foreign policy is undertaken. The governmental institutions concerned with development and execution of foreign policy are examined.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO323 - Congress and the Presidency
This course examines the interrelationships between two of the three branches of our federal government. It is designed to provide a basis for understanding how relations between Congress and the President impact the formulation, adoption and implementation of domestic and foreign policy. The tensions between the two branches have been long- standing and constant. This course focuses on the dynamics of those tensions.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO313, PSC313
|
| |
-
PO338 - Politics of the Developing World
This course is intended to familiarize students with the political workings of developing countries. The course will present a broad view of historical and contemporary developments in a selection of countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO340 - Public Policy
Policies and functions of American government with the emphasis on the policy problems confronting the United States and the process of policy making.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO325, PO215
|
| |
-
PO344 - War and Terrorism
This course considers the causes of conflict and war in the international system including unconventional warfare and terrorism. Looking at contemporary theories of international relations, it will explore both the sources of international conflict and possible mechanisms for conflict management and resolution.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO345 - International Organizations
This course will examine and analyze the structure and function of international organizations. International organizations will be defined broadly in the course to encompass formal intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations as well as less formal institutional arrangements. Topics to be covered include democracy and international organizations, culture and international organizations, bargaining in international organizations, political and economic integration, NGOs, and the future of global governance.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO350 - Special Topics in Politics
In-depth examination of a selected issue in politics and government.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO378
|
| |
-
PO405 - Senior Thesis in Political Science
This course critically reviews the major methodological and conceptual features of the discipline. Students develop research questions and arguments, choose an appropriate methodology for analysis, and write their thesis paper. Students will be required to defend their completed thesis orally.
Prerequisite(s): EN105 , EN106 , and 60 accumulated hours.
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO418
|
| |
-
PO450 - Internship
An internship in an actual work situation related to politics or public administration.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PO401, PO428
|
| |
-
PO500 - International Relations Theory
This seminar examines the major theoretical perspectives found within International Relations while introducing students to key debates within the discipline.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO501 - US National Security Policy
This course examines the evolution of US national security policy from the Washington administration to the present day. Special attention is paid to the interplay between the executive and legislative branches in the development of policy.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO505 - Arms Control and Disarmament
A review of arms control efforts and achievements throughout the international system. This course introduces students to the limits and possibilities of international security regimes through a detailed analysis of arms control and non-proliferation.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO510 - Research Methods
A survey and application of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in the social sciences.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO515 - Security Studies
A survey of recent work on the logic and politics of security as a frame for thinking about complex issues. Special attention is paid to the process of “securitization”, the politics of various forms of risk analysis, and the increasingly individual-centered logic of many security initiatives.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO520 - Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare
A review of the changing nature of terrorist activity from a historical and analytical perspective. The course focuses on the impact of globalization, modern communications, and the proliferation of arms in relation to terrorist groups and their activities.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO525 - Geoeconomics and Environmental Security
This course examines the flows of production, distribution, and consumption of resources across borders. Environmental threats such as urbanization, resource extraction/usage, and climate change. The impact of international economic trends and state economic capabilities on security also is included.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO530 - International Law and Security
This course examines international legal issues related to state security. Special attention is given to role of law in international politics, the use of law as a tool for increasing national security, and recent debates about Just War Theory.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO535 - Cybersecurity
The growing impact of cyber efforts to promote and degrade state security is examined in this course. Special attention is given to the vulnerability of critical infrastructures, policies aimed at coping with cyber attacks, and the economic impact of the theft of intellectual property.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO540 - Future War
An examination of future military conflict, the history of future war doctrine, and the impact of current conflict on notions of what trends exist in the conduct of war. An analysis of existing and predicted strategies to address future threats also is considered.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO545 - Intelligence Collection and Analysis
An introduction and overview of the role intelligence plays in the development and conduct of US national security policy. Topics include an overview of intelligence collection and analysis, the layout and jurisdiction of bodies making up the US Intelligence Community, the relationship of the US intelligence agencies to those of other countries, and current operational tasks of these agencies (to the extent known publicly).
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO550 - Regional Security Issues
The course analyzes the current and evolving security situation in five key regions in the international system: East Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The impact of state development and the role of international organizations in dealing with security issues in these areas will be included.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO551 - Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency in a Social Context
An introduction to the rational and sociological turns in the analysis of political violence with a special focus on insurgency and non-traditional war. Course topics to include an overview of state-of-the-art literature on political violence, the viability of insurgency groups, and the lessons learned during the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO555 - Doctrine and Grand Strategy
Overview of the history and current status of US military doctrine and national security policy. The course will include a history of US operational planning through the Cold War, the 1990s, the War on Terror, and current planning for potential conflict with great power rivals. Further, the course will relate doctrine to changes in US national security strategy under Presidents Clinton, Bush (43), Obama, and Trump. In addition, the course will introduce the concept of ‘Grand Strategy’ and summarize arguments for how the US should consider its security in terms of world order.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO600 - Thesis
First of two courses culminating in a Master’s thesis. Students will be enrolled upon the approval of a prospectus and work with an assigned faculty member to complete a literature review and initial drafts of thesis chapters. This course will be graded “pass or fail”.
Grade: Pass or Fail
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PO601 - Thesis II
The second of two courses culminating in a Master’s thesis. Students will work with a supervisor to complete a thesis and have it reviewed by said supervisor and the Program Director. The course will culminate with a viva voce to include the supervisor, the Program Coordinator, and an outside reader. This course is to be graded as fail, pass, or pass with distinction.
Grade: Pass or Fail
Credits: 3
|
Project Management |
| |
-
PM690 - Integration, Scope, and Quality Management
This course focuses on the processes and activities used by the project manager and team to identify, define, combine, unify, and coordinate project work, such as developing the project management plans. Further, special attention is given to the planning, executing, and controlling of project scope. Finally, students will learn the processes, policies, and procedures that must be implemented to meet the quality requirements.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PM691 - Time and Cost Management
This course introduces students to the policies, procedures, and documentation required to plan, develop, manage, execute, and control the project schedule. In addition, learners will leverage the schedule baseline when creating the project budget. An important takeaway is the relationship between time management and cost management.
Prerequisite(s): PM690
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PM692 - Communications, Risk, and Stakeholder Management
This course emphasizes the criticality of effective and efficient communications from the project manager to both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, stakeholder identification and engagement are examined relative to the communications strategy. Finally, the risk management process is evaluated to include risk planning, identification, analysis, and response planning.
Prerequisite(s): PM690 and PM691
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PM693 - Human Resource and Procurement Management
This course underscores the value of effectively managing human resources that are assigned to projects, with an emphasis on acquiring, developing, and managing project team members. In addition, learners are exposed to the procurement management knowledge area, which focuses on the processes required to acquire products, services, and results from external vendors.
Prerequisite(s): PM690 , PM691 , and PM692
Credits: 3
History: MBA693
|
Psychology |
| |
-
PS101 - Introduction to Psychology
A survey of the assumptions, history, methods, and techniques of psychology. A presentation of representative theory and research in the areas of consciousness, learning, motivation, cognition, personality, and social behavior.
Fulfills: LE Social Science, GEM
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY101
|
| |
-
PS125 - Lifespan Development
A discussion of the physical, social and physiological changes occurring during the life of the individual from conception to death. Emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences of the various age groups and the specialized needs of each.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PS121, BI121
|
| |
-
PS205 - Child Psychology
A study of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural development from the prenatal period through childhood. Attention will be given to theory and research, practical examples and policy implications.
Fulfills: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS206 - Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
A survey of the guidance process, communication, functions of counseling, and various counseling theories. This course is designed to introduce students to the whole guidance process. Emphasis will be placed on an integrated approach to basic helping skills utilizing theory, practice, and case application. The course will provide students with the foundation to develop skills they need to establish effective helping relations.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY206
|
| |
-
PS220 - Ethical Issues in Social Sciences Crosslisted: SO220
Considers the moral and ethical consequences of conducting social science research, disseminating the results, and implementing practices and policies based on those findings. Critically examines those questions and choices rising at each stage of the research process, and the results of those choices on relevant parties.
Prerequisite(s): An introductory social science course (i.e., SO141 , PS101 , CJ100 , or SW205 ).
Fulfills: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS221 - Adolescent Psychology
Developmental factors and problems common to the period from puberty to adulthood. Topics include: self-identity, sexuality, life- styles, parent-adolescent relationships, and conditions leading to optimal development.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY221
|
| |
-
PS222 - Adult Development and Aging
Focuses on the developmental tasks and psycho-social services during the adult years with special emphasis placed on the social psychology of aging.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY222
|
| |
-
PS300 - Research Methods
Surveys the range of quantitative (experiments, surveys, etc) and qualitative (observations, interviews, etc) methodologies commonly used in social scientific research. Critically examines issues related to the scientific method including formulating research questions, evaluating social scientific literature, sampling, measurement, design, analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.
Prerequisite(s): PS101 , EN105 , EN106
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: (PS306 and PS308)
|
| |
-
PS301 - Social Psychology
A study of the impact of the real or imagined social environment on individuals; particular emphasis is placed on the role of social and cultural influences on individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS302 - Tests and Measurements
An introduction to the uses of psychological tests and to the techniques of test construction and evaluation. Topics include: a survey of common tests in the areas of general classification, differential testing of abilities and measurement of personality characteristics.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY302
|
| |
-
PS303 - Career Counseling and Development
Theories of career development and various approaches to career counseling across the lifespan will be critiqued. The use of career assessment instruments and career exploration resources, including technology in occupational decision-making will be evaluated. In addition, issues affecting special populations and effective adjustments in the workplace are analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS307 - Statistics for Social Sciences Crosslisted: SO307
Statistical methods are a primary tool for all of the social and behavioral sciences. This course introduces a wide variety of common statistical techniques and their conceptual bases, including: basic descriptive and inferential statistics, analyses of association and variance, effect sizes, and others in their parametric and nonparametric forms. It provides a background in the relevant theories of probability, sampling, and measurement. And the student will learn how to become a more discerning consumer of statistical information as well as gaining practical experience calculating these statistics by hand and computer.
Prerequisite(s): MA135 or MA120 and an introductory social science class (i.e., SO141 , PS101 , CJ100 , or SW205 ) and PS300 /SO310
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS309 - Human Sexuality
Survey of topics relating to human sexuality. The themes range from the biology of human reproduction to the sociology and psychology of human mating. Many controversial subjects are discussed, to encourage students to examine their own attitudes towards these subjects.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY309
|
| |
-
PS315 - Theories of Personality
Examination of the major personality theories and contributing research evidence with particular emphasis upon motivation and dynamics of behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Fulfills: Writing Intensive,
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY315
|
| |
-
PS325 - Disaster Psychology
This course provides a broad introduction to the field of disaster psychology. As part of this course we will focus on the components of the emergency response framework in the United States, traumatic stress, vulnerable populations, psychological first aid, social psychological and industrial/organizational applications, the role of the media and cultural beliefs and practices pertaining to mental health and funeral practices.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS341 - Positive Psychology
An exploration of the scientific and applied approaches to identifying a person’s strengths and promoting their positive functioning. The course will focus on human potential, emotional and cognitive processes that contribute to a person’s well-being and that increase prosocial behavior and the ability to create positive environments.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS358 - Applied Behavior Analysis
This course is an introduction to the defining characteristics, philosophical orientation, goals, and limitations of Behavior Analysis. Topics will include behavior observation, operant conditioning, functional assessment, single- subject design, maintenance, and application of behavior analytic principles.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS361 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
Emphasizing active learning, we will examine the sociocultural forces impacting human behavior. Specifically we will address the dynamics of culture as a psychological variable, the global perspective in psychology, theories of culture and behavior, cross-cultural research methods, cognition, language, culture and gender, socialization, cultural differences in social behavior, intergroup relations, organizational behavior across cultures, and culture and health.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS363 - Psychology of Sport
Overview of psychological theory and research as it relates to sports and exercise at both the individual and group levels.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS381 - Psychology of Gender
Critical analysis of the major psychological theories of gender development including an emphasis on biological, social, cognitive, and behavioral similarities and differences between men and women.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS388 - Learning and Motivation
A survey of major theories and supporting research related to classical and operant conditioning, social learning, and motivational processes. Consideration of behavior modification and applications in solving clinical, motivational, educational, and societal problems.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS390 - Selected Topics in Psychology
Intensive study of an area of psychology selected by the instructor on the basis of student need or current issues.
Prerequisite(s): An introductory social science class.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
|
| |
-
PS401 - Abnormal Psychology
An introduction and investigation of the causes, development, symptomatology and treatment of abnormal behavior. Primary focus is an eclectic view of persons and their adaptation of their environment.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY401
|
| |
-
PS402 - Systems of Psychotherapy
Explores the major schools of psychotherapy. The course includes an extensive use of actual case studies.
Prerequisite(s): PS401 or PS315
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PSY402
|
| |
-
PS404 - History and Systems of Psychology
Study of history of the philosophical and scientific bases of the evolution of modern psychology and a critical examination of the systems of structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, psycho-analytic, humanistic, and existential theories.
Prerequisite(s): PS101 and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS405 - Independent Study in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): major in psychology and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
|
| |
-
PS406 - Experimental Psychology
An introduction to the design and analysis of laboratory experiments and other research methods in psychology. Topics may include: cognitive, social, perceptual, clinical developmental, and biological processes. Students conduct and evaluate experiments, may serve as subjects, and gain experiences in writing scientific research reports.
Prerequisite(s): EN105 , EN106 , PS101 , PS307 , PS300 , and 60 accumulated hours.
Fulfills: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS407 - Field Placement in Psychology
Field Placement in Psychology is a supervised field placement in an organization or agency that adds value to in-class experiences and informs concerning career paths. (1 credit hour equals 45 site hours).
Prerequisite(s): Major or minor in psychology or social psychology, junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
|
| |
-
PS408 - Cognitive Psychology
Students are introduced to modern concepts in cognitive psychology. Human information processing, representation and organization of knowledge, and the uniqueness of higher cognitive skills are emphasized. Classroom demonstrations and experiments are used in exploring human learning and memory.
Prerequisite(s): PS101 , and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS410 - Social Influence and Persuasion
This course will examine empirical evidence regarding the impact of social influence on individual behavior. Specifically, addressing the role of compliance, conformity, and obedience in shaping ideas, attitudes, and behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PS101 , and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS423 - Physiological Psychology
An introduction to the general principles and relationships between brain, mind and behavior; includes brain mechanisms, perception, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, higher cognition and disorders (neurological and psychological).
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS424 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
This course examines various psychological applications in the workplace including research, testing, making personnel decisions, training, appraising performance, organization structure, teamwork, satisfaction, occupational health, motivation and leadership.
Prerequisite(s): PS101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: PS374
|
| |
-
PS497 - Capstone Seminar
This core course serves as the capstone experience for students in their senior year. This course will include professional development for employment or graduate studies, creation of a professional portfolio, completion of a comprehensive exam, and a reflection upon the degree program. This course is not transferable from another institution.
Prerequisite(s): PS101 or SO141 and senior standing
Note: Offered online only or with chair approval.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
History: (PS398 and PS498)
|
| |
-
PS523 - Introduction to Social Justice
This course will introduce students to Industrial Organizational (I-O) Psychology and social justice literature and the interrelationship between the two. Students will begin to explore how I-O psychology can be used to create justice-centered organizations. Students will gain hand-on experience in identifying organizational needs and begin to formulate solutions to address those needs..
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PS527 - Applied Research Methods
This course will prepare students to use various research methods employed by Industrial Organizational (I-O) psychologists such as interviews, surveys, experiments, and quasi-experiments. Students will utilize statistical analyses and software, critical thinking, and inclusive thinking to evaluate and communicate findings.
Credits: 3
|
| |
Page: 1 <- Back 10 … 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
| 12
| 13
| 14
|
Print this Page