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PO 304 - 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
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PO 310 - 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
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PO 320 - 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
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PO 323 - 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
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PO 329 - Law School and LSAT Preparation
This course is a requirement for Legal Studies majors and minors. It will provide students with a means to prepare themselves for the rigors of law school. It will present students with strategies for getting into the law school of their choice. A significant amount of time will be spent on developing a personal statement that will improve their chances in the competition for scarce positions in law schools. It will also spend a good deal of time helping students to prepare for taking the Law School Admissions Test. Readings on the law school experience, presentations from those who have been to law school, significant work on a personal statement usually required for law school applications, and intense preparation for the LSAT will be the methodologies employed.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PO 338 - 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
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PO 340 - 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
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PO 344 - 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
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PO 345 - 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
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PO 350 - Special Topics in Politics
In-depth examination of a selected issue in politics and government.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PO 405 - 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): EN 105 , EN 106 , and 60 accumulated hours.
Note:
This course satisfies the EN 306* requirement for Political Science majors.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PO 440 - Senior Project in Legal Studies
An advanced course in legal studies focusing on the direct application of legal analysis and basic legal research. Students will utilize provided case materials, research the legal issues, prepare trial or appellate briefs, and present the case to either a jury through witnesses and evidence or to a judicial appellate panel through oral argument.
Prerequisite(s): PO 302 , PO 303 and PO 304 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PO 450 - Internship
An internship in an actual work situation related to politics or public administration.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 101 - 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.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 125 - 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.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 205 - 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.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 206 - 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
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PS 220 - Ethical Issues in Social Sciences Crosslisted: SO 220
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., SO 141 , PS 101 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ).
Liberal Education: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 221 - 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
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PS 222 - 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
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PS 300 - Research Methods Crosslisted: SO 300
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): An introductory social science class (i.e. SO 141 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ) and (for Social Psychology and Sociology majors- EN 105 , EN 106 ).
Note:
This course will satisfy the EN 306* requirement for BA in Sociology and BS in Social Psychology majors.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 301 - Social Psychology Crosslisted: SO 301
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
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PS 302 - 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): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 303 - 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): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 307 - Statistics for Social Sciences Crosslisted: SO 307
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): MA 135 or MA 120 and an introductory social science class (i.e., SO 141 , PS 101 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ) and PS 300 /SO 300 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 309 - 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
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PS 315 - Theories of Personality
Examination of the major personality theories and contributing research evidence with particular emphasis upon motivation and dynamics of behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 325 - 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
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PS 341 - 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): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 358 - 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): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 361 - 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
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PS 363 - 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): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 381 - 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): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 388 - 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): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 390 - 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
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PS 401 - 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): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 402 - Systems of Psychotherapy
Explores the major schools of psychotherapy. The course includes an extensive use of actual case studies.
Prerequisite(s): PS 401 or PS 315 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 404 - 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): PS 101 and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 405 - Independent Study in Psychology
Prerequisite(s): major in psychology and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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PS 406 - 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): EN 105 , EN 106 , PS 101 , SO 307 , SO 300 , and 60 accumulated hours.
Note:
This course will satisfy the EN 306* requirement for Psychology major.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 407 - Field Placement in Psychology
Supervised field placement in an agency specifically concerned with application of psychology.
Prerequisite(s): Major or minor in psychology or social psychology, junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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PS 408 - 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): PS 101 , and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 410 - 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): PS 101 , and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 423 - 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): PS 101 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 424 - 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): PS 101
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PS 497 - Capstone Seminar Crosslisted: SO 497
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): PS 101 or SO 141 and senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PY 101 - 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.
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PY 155 - 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): MA 160
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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PY 156 - Concepts of Physics II
A continuation of PY 155 . Topics include: electricity, magnetism, wave mechanics, lasers, x-rays and nuclear radiation. Laboratory includes experiments and demonstrations to illustrate and emphasize concepts.
Prerequisite(s): PY 155 .
Corequisite(s): MA 160
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
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PY 205 - 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): MA 221 .
Corequisite(s): MA 222 .
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 5
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PY 206 - 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): PY 205 .
Liberal Education: LE Natural Science, Science with lab
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 5
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PY 275 - 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): PY 205 and MA 222 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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PY 400 - 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): PY 156 or PY 206 .
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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RE 103 - Introduction to Religion
A look at the different ways in which contemporary humanity views, studies and evaluates religion, giving special emphasis to the global nature of the human experience in religion. Approaches religion from the perspective of academic inquiry, considering art, language, ethics, ritual, and myth.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 109 - World Religions
An introduction to the religion of humankind from the earliest records of spiritual life to the great religions of today. The course recognizes the possibilities of dialogue among the living traditions around the world and the resources within the local community
Liberal Education: LE Humanities
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 215 - Selected Topics in Religious Studies
An in-depth examination of specific areas in religion not otherwise available in the department.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated once for credit with change of topics.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 223 - Ancient Christianity
A critical exploration of the origination and development of Christianity within the larger historical, cultural, and religious setting of the ancient Graeco-Roman world. Particular attention is paid to how early Christians understood Jesus of Nazareth, organized and regulated their churches, and dealt with important religious and social concerns. Significant parts of the New Testament are studied with regard to these matters.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 224 - Ancient Israel
A critical exploration of the origination and development of the Israelite people within the larger historical, cultural, and religious setting of the ancient Near Eastern world. Particular attention is paid to how early Hebrews understood Yahweh, the God of Israel; organized and regulated their community; and dealt with important religious and social concerns. Significant parts of the Hebrew Bible are studied with regard to these matters.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 300 - Zen Meditation
Perhaps the highest form of Buddhism, perhaps the highest form of meditation, Zen has evolved in Japan over the past 800 years. Zen meditation techniques and the Zen goal of enlightenment are applicable to the lives of Westerners and to people of different religious beliefs. Students meet with the instructor and meditate at least 20 minutes per day. Students wishing two hours credit will in addition read from the Zen masters.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-2
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RE 303 - Life, Death and Hereafter
Consideration is given to philosophical, biblical, and literary perspectives on life, death, and what lies beyond death. The course also gives attention to such matters of contemporary concern as the denial of death, counseling, the dying and bereaved, the right to die, and funeral practices.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 304 - Seminar: Explorations in Religion
Selected topics as announced.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit with permission of the department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 305 - Traditional Religions of Africa
A multi-disciplinary study of traditional, non- Christian religions in sub-Saharan Africa with special emphasis on the religious system(s) of one or more peoples such as the Nuer, Dogon, Yoruba, or Dinka. Topics include: concepts of divinity (God, major and minor deities, and other supernatural powers); stories of world creation and structure; relationships between religious belief and social organization; views of the human being; life, death, and the hereafter; ghosts and ancestors; spirit possession and exorcism; divination, sorcery, magic, and witchcraft; and religious institutions, leaders, and rituals.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 306 - Biblical Seminar
An in-depth study of a selected book or section of the Scriptures.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 307 - Religion in Today’s World
Contemporary aspects of religious thought and practice across a variety of disciplines and expressions, and considering current trends and movements. Attention will be given to religion as manifested on the world stage, with particular attention to the role it plays in the United States. The attempt is made to integrate religion with business, education, the sciences, politics consistent with current experience.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 308 - Religion, Conflict and Visions of Peace Crosslisted: PC 308
Religious communities frequently have bold visions of peace and justice and yet may be major contributors to violence and oppression. Students will engage in meeting first hand religious communities in metro Kansas City as well as exploring key beliefs and practices through readings and class discussion. Accurate and empathic understandings of different faiths will be combined with critical examination of their propensities for peace and justice-making historically and in contemporarily conflicts worldwide. Contemporary conflicts will include the USA, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian sub-continent.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 310 - Independent Study in Religion
An opportunity for students to pursue special interests not covered by regular course offerings. Material and credit arranged in consultation with instructor.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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RE 315 - Special Topics in Religious Studies
This course deals with various topics in religious studies, 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
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RE 320 - Human Community: History, Ideology, Design
This course will look at a variety of communities throughout history, how people came together, in what configuration and for what purpose. The nature and character of human community will be discussed, including such concepts as city, neighborhood, stewardship, and relationship. Study may focus on early city planning, monastic communities, utopian/millennial ideals, and modern suburbia.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 324 - The Hebrew Bible [Old Testament]
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible, known to Christians as the Old Testament. The course will examine the historical, prophetic, liturgical and wisdom writings that comprise the Hebrew Bible, exploring each for its contribution to the larger narrative’s presentation of God and humanity. This course will include a particular focus on the development, content and historical and contemporary application of the texts in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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RE 325 - The New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, a collection of writings assembled by the early Christian church as the second volume of scripture. The course will explore how, in gospels, historical narratives, and letters to faith communities, the New Testament tells the story of Jesus’ life and death, and will examine its impact on the expanding community of those who believed Jesus to be the Christ. This course will examine the content, development and narrative unity of the New Testament, with particular focus on contemporary interpretations and understandings of the text.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 141 - Introduction to Sociology
An examination of the social processes and structures of society, with particular attention to American society. Reviews such topics as inter-personal interaction, culture, major social institutions, inequality, deviance, and social change. Also introduces methods used in sociological research.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 206 - Social Issues in Contemporary Society
This course is a study of contemporary social issues using a sociological perspective. It examines social problems that occur in society and uses social theory and research methods to gain insight into the interaction of inequality with various elements in that society. These components include the nature, level, consequences and prospective resolutions surrounding social problems in the United States and globally.
Liberal Education: LE Social Science
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 210 - Social Institutions
An overview of major social institutions, such as education, family, religion, culture and media, science and health care, politics, and the economy. Discusses their historical development, modern forms, social functions, and the ways in which they relate to one another and shape individual lives.
Prerequisite(s): SO 141
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 220 - Ethical Issues in Social Sciences Crosslisted: PS 220
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., SO 141 , PS 101 , CJ 100 or SW 205 ).
Liberal Education: LE Ethics
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 223 - Pop Culture and Media
Using theoretical approaches from sociology, analyzes how popular culture is portrayed in and projected upon society, and presents explanations and repercussions of those processes on the self and society. Examines the relationship between media, pop culture, and society, focusing on consumption and communication, the transmission of culture, the political economy of media, representations of social groups in popular culture, and new data cultures.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 300 - Research Methods Crosslisted: PS 300
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): An introductory social science class (i.e. SO 141 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ) and (for Social Psychology and Sociology majors- EN 105 and EN 106 ).
Note:
This course will satisfy the EN 306* requirement for BA in Sociology and BS in Social Psychology majors.
Liberal Education: Professional Writing
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 301 - Social Psychology Crosslisted: PS 301
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
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SO 302 - The Study of the Family
A study of the family as a social institution and a social group in terms of cross-cultural, historical, and contemporary perspectives. Current controversies concerning male-female roles, sexual morality, reproduction and other issues are considered.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 303 - Urban Sociology
A study of the development of the city and of the social characteristics of urbanization, ecology, social processes, group relations, and selected urban problems.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 307 - Statistics for Social Sciences Crosslisted: PS 307
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): MA 135 or MA 120 and an introductory social science class (i.e., SO 141 , PS 101 , CJ 100 , or SW 205 ) and PS 300 /SO 300 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 309 - Sociology of Sport
Explores the dynamic relationship between sport, culture and society. Analyzes issues in sport utilizing sociological theory. Topics covered in the course include socialization, race, class, gender, identity, and the social and cultural contexts in which sport is created, given meaning, played and integrated into everyday life.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 318 - Military Sociology
The military as a social institution, focusing on both the internal structure and practices of the military and its relation to other institutions (such as the government or the family), military leadership, policy issues and the role of the military in diplomacy and international relations, and the social psychological effects on service members (including the differences between enlisted personnel and the officer corps), veterans, and their families and friends. And it analyzes the dynamic role of the military in a digital age with changing operational mandates.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 322 - Sociology of Health and Illness
This course examines the sociological view of health, illness, and the delivery of medical care in contemporary society. It includes social and social-psychological factors involved in being ill; social relationships and organizations that are connected with medical treatment the roles of providers and patients; and national health care systems around the world. This course integrates recent research in the field of medical sociology and highlights the importance of race, class, and gender throughout.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 325 - Social Deviance
Survey of major theories of deviance and social control. Analyzes specific behaviors and identities commonly regarded as deviant: violence, property crimes, drug use, mental illness, unconventional sexual behaviors, suicide and self-destructive behaviors, among others. Explores both official and informal responses to deviantized behaviors, including criminalization and stigmatization, and their cross-cultural variation.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 326 - Sociology of Conflict, War and Terror
Surveys the conditions under which conflicts arise, escalate, and are resolved or erupt into open hostility. Examines the social functions and consequences of warfare, including its relation to political, cultural, and economic concerns, and its affects on combatants. Traces the reasons for terrorism and its rise from the 20th century onward, including its connections to globalization and the global community.
Prerequisite(s): SO 141 or instructor consent.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 328 - Sociology of Religion
Sociological analysis of religious organizations, movements, and experiences with an emphasis on historical and cross-cultural comparisons. The course surveys both large-scale religious trends and demographic patterns and the social and cultural dimensions of individual religious feelings and behaviors. Topics include formal religious organizations, religious socialization, religious conflict, relations with other institutions, the worldwide rise of fundamentalisms, and the future of religion.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 329 - Sociology of the Life Course
Examines the social aspects of aging from birth to death and the differences in our experiences due to age, historical period, and the cohort or generation to which we belong. Substantive topics include social psychological outcomes (such as self-esteem and stress), adolescence and identity formation, dating and family dynamics, occupational trajectories and retirement. Also examines the large scale effects of population aging trends and the effects of maturation of social relationships.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 330 - Sociology of Youth and Youth Cultures
Focus on the social and cultural aspects of development from the onset of adolescence through young adulthood. Examines historical and cultural differences in the concept of “youth.” Topics include the effects of family, friends, and the media on identity and personal decisions; dating and mating; school and work; popular culture, values, and consumerism; violence, delinquency, sex, and risk taking.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 332 - Dying, Death and Bereavement
Examines the demographic, cultural, and social psychological aspects of dying, death, and the grieving process. Topics include cultural and individual attitudes toward death, the medicalization of death, associated institutions, end of life care, the social role of funerals, and various forms of death, such as old age and dying young, euthanasia, suicide, and genocide.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 338 - Self and Society
This course is an exploration of the connections between the self and society. The sociological approach begins with the claim that “inner lives” are fundamentally grounded in social experience. In this course we will be examining the ways we construct our social reality and who we realize and enact our identities. The course is divided into three sections: the social construction of reality, the self and interaction, and social politics of inequalities. For each section we will be discussing key sociological concepts and theories through empirical examples.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 342 - Race and Ethnicity
An examination of the role of race and ethnicity in U.S. society. Analyzes the formation and transformation of racial systems and the unequal distribution of resources. Examines institutional inequalities and systemic discrimination. Addresses racial ideologies at the individual, interactional, and institutional level to understand how racial inequality is produced, maintained, and alleviated.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 390 - Topics in Sociology
Based each semester on a different subject area not otherwise available in the department.
Prerequisite(s): SO 141 .
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Recommended for any students desiring to broaden their knowledge base in the social sciences.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 402 - Independent Study in Sociology
An opportunity for the student to pursue an individual area of interest by directed readings or research, or both. This is not a substitute for standard course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): Major or minor in sociology or human services and SO 141 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 403 - Social Theory
Surveys the historical development of sociological theory, examines the nature of social theory and theory construction, and reviews the principal contemporary perspectives and debates in the field of social theory.
Prerequisite(s): SO 141 .
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 421 - Organizational Sociology
Study of the origins and operations of formal bureaucratic organizations, such as businesses, governments, prisons, and voluntary and service associations; their place in modern society; and their relations to one another and to individuals. Topics include major organizational theories, leadership, authority, task performance, communication, decision-making, and effectiveness. Focuses on the structural and cultural aspects of these organizations.
Prerequisite(s): PS 300 /SO 300 or equivalent.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 425 - Sociology of Work and Professions
Analysis of work in the United States and a global economy. Examines the division of labor, central and peripheral labor markets, occupational prestige and professionalization, work and identity, occupational mobility, formal work hierarchies and informal colleagueship, socialization and work processes, types of occupations and professions, and the influences of large corporations and globalization.
Prerequisite(s): PS 300 /SO 300 or equivalent.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SO 430 - Field Placement in Sociology
Supervised field placement in an agency specifically concerned with application of sociology.
Prerequisite(s): major in sociology and junior or senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-6
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SO 496 - Senior Project in Sociology
This course involves research on a selected sociological problem and preparation of a major paper in the style of a professional journal article in sociology. The paper will include a problem statement, review of relevant theory and research, and presentation of research findings and analysis.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-4
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SO 497 - Capstone Seminar Crosslisted: PS 497
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): PS 101 or SO 141 and senior standing.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
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SS 215 - Selected Topics in Social Science
An in-depth examination of specific areas of the social sciences.
Repeatable for Credit May be repeated once for credit with a change in topic.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 1-3
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