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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Political Science and International Affairs |
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POLS 4410:American Legal System 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
POLS 4410 is designed to be a capstone to the political science legal studies concentration. Potential topics include the structure and function of the U.S. legal system, as well as criminal justice and alternative dispute resolution, judicial behavior, and the connection between law and society.
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POLS 4411:Criminal Law 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300
An examination of those areas in which the U.S. Constitution affects criminal justice. Emphasis on understanding the role of the Supreme Court of the United States in interpreting provisions of the Constitution that affect criminal justice. An attempt to understand the content of important decisions in this area as well as the reason given by the Court for decisions.
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POLS 4412:Urban Politics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
Emphasis on the changing patterns of local and municipal governments and politics, impact of reapportionment and other problems generated by an urbanized society.
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POLS 4415:Civil Liberties 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300
An intensive study of the rights of Americans as guaranteed by the Constitution. The changing character of civil liberties problems in the United States will be stressed with attention given to the legal, historical and political context of the cases studied.
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POLS 4416:Law and Gender 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
POLS 4416 examines the relationship between law and gender in the United States, from the New Deal Era to the present day. Topics include how gender impacts the legal regulation of employment, education, reproduction, family life, and constitutional rights. Additionally, the course examines how women participate in the legal system as attorneys, judges, and mediators.
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POLS 4420:Judicial Process 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 and POLS 3300
Courts and judges as agents in the political system; focus is on the judicial decision-making process, with attention to psychological and other variables in that process. Relation of judicial process to legislative, administrative and electoral processes emphasized.
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POLS 4423:Great Political Thinkers 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
A survey of classical, medieval, and modern political thinkers and their political thoughts. It discusses their impacts on the development of political processes and institutions.
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POLS 4427:American Political Thought 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course explores the diverse spectrum of American political thinking from the pre-revolutionary period to the present. Beginning with colonial discourse, this comprehensive review captures the depth and distinctiveness of American thought as expressed by and through the writings and actions of philosophers, politicians, radicals, and revolutionaries.
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POLS 4428:Race, Gender, and the Politics of Difference 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines contemporary theories and politics of “difference,” broadly understood as institutionalized hierarchies which marginalize and oppress certain groups and inhibit their political power. Students use race, gender, sexuality, and class as intersecting analytical frameworks to understand how multiple hierarchies of difference are structured and reproduced in the political process. Using critical race, feminist, queer, and political theory, students explore how political dynamics are shaped by difference.
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POLS 4429:Legal Theory & Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines different theories of jurisprudence and great thinkers of law. Students will learn about legal procedures, the stages of a trial, the appeals process. Students will also analyze core legal concepts such as habeas corpus, judicial power, judicial review, originalism, stare decisis, positivism, consequentialism, strict construction, judicial activism, judicial nominalism, and judicial restraint.
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POLS 4430:International Law and Organization 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 2250
This course examines the system of law governing relations between nation-states, and the roles and functions of international organizations. It explores the conventional international law in the areas of diplomacy, territorial questions and armed conflicts, as well as the developing regimes in trade and human rights. In addition, the course examines the structures and functions of some contemporary organizations in the security and economic areas and evaluates their performance and contribution.
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POLS 4431:Politics of International Terrorism 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
A study of the history and tactics of modern terrorism as well as efforts by modern government to counteract them.
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POLS 4433:European Union Politics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course explores the politics and policy-making processes of the European Union (EU). It is divided into three parts. The first part addresses the history of European integration and the major theories utilized to explain its origins, evolution and operation. The second part of the course examines the structures and processes that constitute the machinery of EU policymaking. The third part of the course examines the politics of policy-making in an array of issue areas, including the single market, the Euro, and external trade policy. We also examine various noneconomic policy areas such as foreign and security policy.
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POLS 4435:Comparative Foreign Policy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
A study of governmental formulation and conduct of foreign policy, focusing on major foreign policy issues that dominate the contemporary world.
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POLS 4436:Politics of Developing Areas 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 2240 or POLS 2250
This course confronts the patterns of development of governmental institutions and use of political processes in meeting the problems of the emerging nations of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
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POLS 4437:Global Security 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 2250
This course explores the primary threats to international security in the 21st century and examines the response of national governments, the United Nations, and regional international organizations in meeting the challenges posed by those threats.
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POLS 4438:International Political Economy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 2250 and ECON 2105
In International Political Economy students learn about the political influences that shape the global economic system. Particular attention is devoted to the international organizations and trade agreements which shape the behavior of countries, corporations, and other participants in the global economy. Students also gain insights into the political and social consequences of the various economic approaches, and of the impacts of the global exchange of goods and financial assets on societies.
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POLS 4439:Political Economy of Russia and Central Asia in Transition 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines the political and economic processes of reform in a variety of post-communist societies, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Mongolia. A significant portion of the course involves a discussion of the impediments to development in either domain, as well as the significant barriers to economic competition in the world marketplace.
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POLS 4440:Comparative Democratization 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines the process of democratization from a cross-national comparative perspective, with significant emphasis placed on the relationship between economic and political development. It begins with an examination of Western conceptions of democracy and the paths to democratic governance that Western states have taken. It then examines the concept of democracy through the lenses of non-Western cultures and values, and compares the distinct paths that states in each region of the world have taken toward democratization. In so doing, students critically analyze the merits of many controversial arguments put forth by political development scholars.
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POLS 4444:Administrative Practices and Organization 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
Problems of personnel, finance, administrative law, and the growth and significance of administrative legislation and adjudication.
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POLS 4446:Governmental Budgeting 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the role of budgeting in the governmental process. Budgetary actors, their motivations, their stakes and their behaviors are investigated. Students examine the legislative process of the budget and budgetary implementation. Students are introduced to cutback management, funding mandates and other current issues in governmental budgeting.
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POLS 4447:Arctic Politics, Policy, and Security in a Changing Environment 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
As the Arctic region warms, new issues are confronting the region and states that border it. This course examines human, environmental, energy, and traditional security challenges facing the Arctic states and the world. Such challenges include the consequences of renewed Great Power competition, territorial disputes, apparent militarization, rapid environmental change, and significant new investments in energy development and transit/shipping routes. The course evaluates existing multinational legal and political architecture that may help ameliorate such problems.
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POLS 4448:Russian Politics and Culture 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines the unique political traditions and governing institutions of Russia by examining the pre-communist, communist, and post-communist periods.
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POLS 4449:Russian Foreign Policy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines the international relations of Eurasian states, with particular reference to the Russian Federation’s position in the global security, political, and economic realms, past and present. It covers both intra-Eurasian relations, as well as Russia’s relations with the outside world. The course focuses upon major foreign policy issues that resonate within the region and beyond.
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POLS 4450:Canada & North America 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 or permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on the commonalities and differences in the political systems and public policies of Canada and the United States, with emphasis on Canada. Issues such as political culture and value systems, electoral politics, federalism and regionalism including the status of Quebec, public opinion, NAFTA, health care, immigration, political integration, the treatment of indigenous peoples, ethnic and gender representation are explored.
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POLS 4451:Politics and Government in Post-Communist Europe 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course explains the collapse of communist rule in the former Soviet Union and in Eastern Europe. It introduces the contemporary political institutions and processes of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and other key countries of the region. The course uses a comparative approach and develops country profiles to assess the varied degrees of success in achieving stable multiparty democracy. It examines the widely divergent strategies for meeting the severe economic, environmental, social and political challenges confronting these countries during this difficult and volatile transitional era.
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POLS 4452:Politics of East Asia 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
Due primarily to the rise of China, East Asia is rapidly becoming the region with the most influence on the world. This course introduces students to the political institutions and processes of China, Japan, and South Korea. Additional consideration is given to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia, and North Korea. We further examine the interrelations of these states through their political economy, security, and foreign policy.
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POLS 4453:Latin America: Democracy and Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
Examines contemporary socio-political and economic characteristics as well as political institutions needed to understand the countries of Latin America. Two important themes (democracy building and development) will form the central focus of this course. Driving forces which facilitate and/or hinder the Latin American quest for political stability and economic development will also be examined. These include political parties, labor and peasant movements, economic elites, religious organizations and the military. The role and influence of the United States on Latin American politics will also be examined.
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POLS 4454:Politics of the Middle East 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines contemporary socio-political and economic characteristics needed to understand the many countries of the Middle East/North Africa. The role of Islam, the Gulf war, the quest for development, the Palestine issue, and democracy versus authoritarianism are themes which will be covered in the course. In addition, a “country profile” approach will also be used. This course examines key countries and studies their political structures in detail.
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POLS 4455:International Relations of Africa 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course examines the international relations of African states within a conceptual context, with particular reference to Africa’s position in the global political economy. It covers both intra-African relations and African relations with the outside world. The main purpose is an attempt to understand African external politics in order to deal with them, by analyzing past practices and projecting new trends.
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POLS 4456:International Environmental Policy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
An examination of the basic elements of environmental policy making in the international arena. The course highlights current issues such as tropical rain forests, the “Global Commons” concept, biodiversity and endangered species. Policy approaches will draw upon examples from specific countries as well as policy developed within international organizations such as the United Nations.
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POLS 4457:South Asian Politics: A Comparative Perspective 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 2240
This course is an overview of the main issues that overlay politics in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. It covers the common historical background and the development of political institutions across the region. The course highlights the main cleavages along which politics are organized and related political, social, and economic outcomes, including the political party system, economic development, social movements, and ethnic conflict.
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POLS 4460:Politics of NATO 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
This course explores the past, present, and future of the Atlantic Alliance, tracing its development from its creation in 1949 to its post-Cold War expansion, to the Libya Conflict of 2011 to the ongoing Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. It also traces the internal politics of the NATO Alliance and the struggle to address the new security challenges of the 21st century from terrorism to nuclear proliferation, and from missile defense to humanitarian intervention.
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POLS 4465:Mock Trial 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
An examination of the American trial process. The overall purpose of the course is to enhance knowledge of the American adversarial process. Students who take the course may qualify for selection to teams for state, regional and national competition. Course may be taken three times for credit with permission of the instructor.
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POLS 4466:Trial Procedure and Evidence 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
POLS 4466 enhances students’ knowledge of the adversary process. Students learn and apply the basics of trial procedure and evidence through an in-depth trial simulation. Students who complete this course are eligible to compete on KSU’s intercollegiate mock trial team.
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POLS 4470:Alternative Dispute Resolution 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101
A survey of the theory and methods of alternative dispute resolution and conflict management, with simulation in facilitation, mediation and negotiation. Basic skills will be taught.
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POLS 4480:Practicum in Alternative Dispute Resolution 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 4470 ; permission of the program coordinator.
A capstone course designed to meet the Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Program by integrating the students’ prior training in alternative dispute resolution in on-site applied settings and in on-campus seminars. Students will be given applied experiences in selected public or private organizations in the community or in campus-related programs to make use of their ADR training.
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POLS 4490:Special Topics in Political Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 1101 ; approval of the instructor and department chair.
Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.
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POLS 4499:Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of 18 hours of upper-division major requirements; POLS 2280
This capstone course is designed to complete the major by integrating the problems, research and theories from the divergent specialty areas of the Political Science curriculum. The course focuses on both the theoretical and empirical concerns, as well as the interconnectedness among the various Political Science specialty areas.
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PORT 1001:Elementary Portuguese I 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing Portuguese and to the culture of Portuguese-speaking regions.
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PORT 1002:Elementary Portuguese II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PORT 1001 , or by placement, or the equivalent
Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in Portuguese with further study of the culture of Portuguese-speaking regions.
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PORT 2001:Intermediate Portuguese I 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PORT 1002 or equivalent
The student will continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and learn to communicate in culturally appropriate ways.
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PORT 2002:Intermediate Portuguese II 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PORT 2001 or equivalent.
Students continue to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the use of a variety of materials and activities.
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PORT 3200:Advanced Reading and Writing in Portuguese 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PORT 2002 or permission of the instructor.
This course emphasizes skill development and refinement in the areas of critical reading and writing in Portuguese. It is designed to give students extensive experience in reading and writing in Portuguese and on Lusophone Linguistic and Cultural issues.
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PORT 3302:Conversation in Portuguese 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PORT 2002 or permission of the instructor.
This course emphasizes skill development and refinement in the areas of critical thinking through discussion in Portuguese. It is designed to give students experience in conversation in Portuguese and on Lusophone Linguistic and Cultural issues.
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PORT 3304:Introduction to Lusophone Literatures and Cultures 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PORT 3200 or permission of the instructor.
This course introduces literary and cultural texts to the Advanced-level student in Portuguese. It is designed to give students extensive experience in reading and writing in Portuguese and on Lusophone Linguistics and Cultural issues as they appear in literature of the Lusophone world.
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PSYC 1101:Introduction to General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
A broad survey of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal.
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PSYC 2000:The Science of Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 and declared minor in Psychology.
This course provides a survey of the skills needed to read, understand, and evaluate various claims related to the prediction and shaping of behavior. Topics include key components of scientific methodology; systematic comparison, contrast, and evaluation of sources of information about psychology; the roles of the American Psychological Association and Association for Psychological Science in research; techniques for exploring psychological topics; and application of research findings. Emphasis is placed on becoming critical consumers of research.
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PSYC 2103:Introduction to Human Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This class introduces students to human development, from conception to death, emphasizing biological, cognitive, emotional, social and personality development. Scientific approaches for studying developmental psychology stress the importance of research methodology and research findings across the life-span. Theories of development and applications to real-world problems provide a context for understanding how humans change during the life-cycle.
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PSYC 2210:Careers in Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 ; Declared Psychology major
This course focuses on career planning and development issues for psychology majors. Using a combination of lecture, readings, and exercises, students will be exposed to information designed to assist in the clarification, selection, and pursuit of a career in psychology or a related field. Topics will include an overview of the undergraduate major in psychology, career options in psychology and related fields, preparation for employment with a bachelor’s degree, preparing for and succeeding in graduate school, and applying for a job or to a graduate school.
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PSYC 2258:Psychology of Adjustment 3 Credit Hours
The dynamics of normal and maladaptive adjustment, including the study of appropriate and inappropriate reactions to frustration and stress; resolution of conflicts, fears and anxiety; building emotional stability and preventing mental illness.
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PSYC 2300:Research Methods and Statistics 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 , and (MATH 1101 , MATH 1111 , or MATH 1113 ) Concurrent:
PSYC 2210
In this course, students are introduced to methods and statistics used in psychological research. Emphasis is placed on non-experimental methodologies such as observation, correlational research, surveys, archival research, and quasi-experimental and ex post facto designs. Topics include an introduction to the scientific method, an overview of experimental design, measurement and error, experimental control, descriptive statistics, statistical inference, scientific writing, and ethical issues in research. Laboratory work is designed to enable students to apply course topics.
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PSYC 2500:Research Methods in Psychological Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 Concurrent:
PSYC 2210
In this course, students are introduced to psychological research methods, exploration and critical evaluation of professional literature, and scientific writing. Topics include the scientific method, ethical issues in research, and research design. Coverage encompasses descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, and experimental research and data collection strategies. Laboratory work is designed to enable students to apply course topics.
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PSYC 3000:Statistical Applications in Psychological Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Any 1000-level MATH course, or MATH 2202 , or STAT 1401 , or DATA 1501 ; and ENGL 1101 Concurrent:
PSYC 2210
In this course, students are introduced to descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for analyzing psychological research. Coverage encompasses selection of appropriate statistics for differing research questions and designs, and the interpretation and reporting of results. Laboratory work is designed to enable students to apply course topics.
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PSYC 3010:Educational Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course is designed to examine the application of psychological concepts, principles, theories, and methodologies related to issues of teaching and learning in the school setting. This course also examines how individuals develop and learn, with particular emphasis upon the classroom environment, including motivation, student interests, creating a healthy learning climate, language development, testing, and individual differences.
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PSYC 3130:Psychology of Aging 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course provides both a general introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of gerontology and a specific emphasis on those aspects of aging behavior that are of particular interest to psychologists, namely, learning and memory, intellectual behaviors, attitudes, personality, psychopathology, perception, and clinical intervention. The primary purpose of the course is to provide a theoretical and empirical basis for understanding the aging process. Aging from a multicultural perspective is considered.
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PSYC 3205:Psychology of Child Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
In this course students examine the developmental time period from conception through early adolescence with a major focus on ages 36 months to 15 years. The course covers the biological, emotional, social, language, and motor changes children experience as they develop. Using contemporary theory, research, and methods relevant to developmental psychology, the class emphasizes individual differences, the influence and importance of the environment and relationships for healthy development, and the sociocultural context of development.
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PSYC 3273:Forensic Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course provides the student with an overview of the theories that support the utilization of psychology in the legal system and how those theories and psychological research are applied in law enforcement, the courts, and in corrections. Although the focus in the course is primarily on the United States, some attention is devoted to an international view of forensic psychology.
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PSYC 3301:Experimental Design and Analysis 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2210 and PSYC 2300
In this course, students examine experimental designs used in psychological research. Topics include the selection of appropriate experimental designs for different research questions, hypothesis testing, independent-groups and within-subjects designs, complex designs, data collection strategies, statistical analysis using t-tests and analysis of variance, the interpretation of results, and the writing of research reports. Laboratory work is designed to enable students to apply course topics.
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PSYC 3310:Psychopharmacology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One 3000-level psychology course
This course addresses how psychoactive drugs work in the central nervous system to affect behavior. Different classes of drugs will be discussed on their pharmacological profile. Substance use disorders will be addressed from a biological perspective.
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PSYC 3315:Psychology of Infant Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course examines the developmental time period from conception up to 36 months. The course covers the biological, emotional, social, language, and motor changes infants progress through during the first three years of life. Using contemporary theory, research, and methods relevant to developmental psychology, the class emphasizes the uniqueness of each infant and toddler, the influence and importance of environment and relationships for healthy development, and the sociocultural context of development.
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PSYC 3320:Leadership and Group Dynamics 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Theory and application of psychological knowledge regarding group formation, group process, and leadership. Issues are examined in the context of ongoing intensive group discussion. Experiential activities will be included in the course to provide students with opportunities to apply and observe the group process.
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PSYC 3325:Social Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500
This course examines how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are shaped by the social environment. Topics include interpersonal attraction, affiliation, aggression, prejudice, conformity, attitudes, persuasion, social cognition, altruism, self-presentation, social perception, and group behavior. Experimental research findings are emphasized.
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PSYC 3335:Theories of Personality 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500
This course surveys classic and current theories of personality that represent several of the major perspectives in psychology (e.g., psychoanalytic, biological, developmental, behavioral, humanistic, cognitive, sociocultural), highlighting the contributions of each theory to personality description, assessment, research, therapy, and application.
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PSYC 3340:The Psychology of Family Interaction: A Developmental Perspective 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
An in-depth coverage of the psychological dynamics involved in parent/child relationships. A developmental approach will be employed to explore the changing needs and demands of the child and the parents as each progress in their own development. Current research and theory concerning parenting techniques, the psychological atmosphere of the home and the interaction of the child’s temperament with the parents will be discussed. Contemporary family issues such as daycare, domestic violence, single parenting and children with special needs will be presented.
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PSYC 3355:Cross-Cultural Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
An overview of the study and application of psychological principles from a global cultural perspective, including Asian, African, European and North and South American cultures. Topics such as cognition, attitude structure and change, interpersonal communication, personality and mental health will be discussed in the contexts of different cultural orientations in the world, and both between and within-group differences and similarities will be discussed.
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PSYC 3365:Human Sexuality 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
An examination of the biological, personal, interpersonal and social aspects of human sexual behavior. Topics include: sexual values, sex and gender, sex and love, sexual behavior over the life span, reproduction, sex and health, sexual dysfunction and treatment, and social problems/issues related to sexual behavior.
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PSYC 3370:Industrial-Organizational Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
The application of research and psychological principles to human behavior in the workplace. Course topics will include the psychological aspects of employment selection and assessment, performance appraisal, employee and work team development, reorganization and downsizing, work stress, employee violence, work/family conflict, and the changing nature of the workplace.
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PSYC 3375:Psychology of Career Development 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
The application of research and psychological principles with respect to how people formulate and make career decisions. The course explores career development across the life-span, focusing on theories of career decision making, work adjustment, adult career crises and transitions, and career counseling interview and assessment techniques.
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PSYC 3380:Principles of Psychological Testing 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500
This course introduces the principles that underlie the development, use, and interpretation of psychological assessment tools. Topics include test construction, survey development, scaling, norming, assessment interpretation issues and psychological assessment applications in industrial, vocational, clinical, and research settings. Additionally, psychological assessment is discussed in terms of social, legal, and ethical concerns.
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PSYC 3385:Ethnic Minority Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course will provide an overview of the study and application of ethnic minority psychology. We will examine concepts and issues that pertain to ethnic minority groups in the United States, particularly the following four groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Topics for discussions are: multicultural theory and research, history, cultural values, identity, developmental and family issues, mental health and other relevant issues that are pertinent to the experiences of the above-mentioned four ethnic minority groups in the United States. The course will be conducted with a combination of lectures, class discussion, guest speakers, group activities, student presentations, videos, etc.
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PSYC 3395:Psychology of Prejudice and Privilege 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course focuses on psychological theory and research as mechanisms of understanding prejudice and discrimination. Close attention is paid to how privilege (e.g., racial, gender, sexuality, and/or class privilege) can influence how we perceive ourselves and others within and outside our social/cultural group(s). Coursework may involve readings from both psychology and literature, viewing of relevant films, and participation in experiential learning exercises and dialogues.
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PSYC 3398:Internship in Psychology (2-6) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500 , PSYC 3000 , declared major in psychology, permission of the instructor, and any two additional PSYC 3000 level courses.
The Internship in Psychology course is a structured off-campus experience in a supervised setting that is chosen in relation to the student’s major and interests. Practical experience is combined with a research approach that investigates issues relevant to the internship. Students meet with the internship coordinator to develop an appropriate plan that leads to the writing of a research-oriented paper or research project, a required part of the internship.
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PSYC 3410:Health Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Through the use of theoretical and empirical approaches, this course focuses on a biopsychological approach to health psychology including psychological and physiological aspects of U.S. and global health issues. Students will develop knowledge of the psychological aspects of a variety of health topics. Potential topics include body management systems, disease prevention, chronic illnesses, pain, stress and coping, substance use disorder, nutrition, and alternative models of health behavior change.
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PSYC 3425:Psychology of Gender 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course examines gender issues from a psychological perspective. Topics include the social construction of gender, gender and personality development, sex role socialization, and a critical examination of the research on gender differences. The ways in which gender intersects with other aspects of identity (e.g., race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation) are examined. Scientific research findings are emphasized.
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PSYC 3505:The Psychology of the Emerging Adult: Late Adolescence through Early Adulthood 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course focuses on development from late adolescence through early adulthood and the unique physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial issues occurring during this transitional period that are not well explained by traditional conceptualizations of standard development periods. Familiarity with the major physical transitions associated with pubescence, the cognitive changes necessary for the abstract reasoning associated with this time period, and the increased complexities inherent in the social experience typical of this age group.
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PSYC 3510:Psychoneuroimmunology: Mind Body Pathways 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One 3000-level psychology course or permission of the instructor
This course takes a novel approach to the interdisciplinary field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) by exploring research and providing practical applications that illustrate how stress over time may impact psychological and physical well-being. Students will be exposed to current PNI literature, experientially explore effects of stress and coping strategies, and participate in a PNI laboratory assignment. Topics will include, but are not limited to: Mind-Body Pathways; Stress and Illness; Metabolism, Growth, and Stress; Sleep and Stress; Coping and Stress Management.
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PSYC 3775:The Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: (PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 ) and any 3000-level PSYC course
This course focuses on the study of the influence of religion and spirituality on human behavior. Empirical findings are presented and discussed that allow for the critical evaluation of the role of religion and spirituality in understanding human motivation, cognition, behavior, and individual differences in personality. Students will examine findings on contemporary psychobiological thinking and religion; varieties of religious experience; religion/spirituality in childhood; and the role of religion in morality, psychopathology, and coping.
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PSYC 3800:Death & Dying 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 and (PSYC 2500 or PSYC 2000 )
This course provides an overview of the range of psychological concepts surrounding the issue of death and dying, with a specific emphasis on end of life issues, suicide, death attitudes, death and childhood, death rituals, grief and mourning, cross-cultural perspectives, and psychological responses to traumatic and mass death. The course prepares students to engage in death education and communication, and to be comfortable addressing the psychological impact of death and dying in diverse settings.
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PSYC 4100:Advanced Laboratory in Psychological Science 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500 and PSYC 3000
In this course, students integrate research design and statistical concepts to develop an understanding of how research is conducted within the field of psychological science. Students learn the importance of the scientific method and gain hands-on experience with conducting and analyzing scientific research. Topics include selecting appropriate experimental and non-experimental designs to address different research questions, selecting appropriate statistical analyses based on the chosen research design, and practicing written and oral communication of the scientific process. These concepts will be applied to areas within psychological science with a focus on cognitive psychology, learning and behavior, perception, and physiological psychology.
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PSYC 4345:Learning and Behavior 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500 and PSYC 3000
This course offers an introduction to the various learning mechanisms that influence the establishment, maintenance, and/or reduction of behaviors in both humans and nonhuman animals. The course focuses on linking processes and theories of classical and operant conditioning to everyday behaviors.
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PSYC 4400:Directed Study in Psychology 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500 ; approval of the instructor and department chair; minimum of 3.0 GPA.
This course is offered to students interested in investigating special topics and seminars external to regular course offerings. May include original research projects. A maximum of 6 hours of PSYC 4400 may be used towards satisfying the upper division major requirements. A maximum of 9 hours of PSYC 4400 is permitted overall.
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PSYC 4410:Physiological Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500
This course addresses the relationship between our underlying physiological systems and behavior. The topics investigated include neural communication, the anatomy of the nervous system, and the biological bases of sleep, reproductive behavior, stress, learning and memory, and mental disorders.
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PSYC 4415:Perception 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500
The subject matter of the course includes the physical properties of stimuli, the psychological methods of investigating perception, the anatomy and physiology of the sense organs, the central processing of stimuli, and demonstrations or laboratory investigations of sensory phenomena.
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PSYC 4420:Ethics and Professional Issues in Applied Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One 3000-level psychology course
A critical analysis of professional issues and the ethical standards in the practice of psychology. Traditional and emerging practice areas will be discussed. Topics such as licensure, prescription drug privileges, managed care, and treatment efficacy research will be explored. Ethical standards and decision-making will be studied in the context of professional practice.
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PSYC 4430:Psychopathology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One 3000-level psychology course
This course provides an overview of the study of mental disorders, including the major types of distress and dysfunction that occur in human cognition, emotion, behavior, and personality. Students examine current research and applications focused on the classification, features, etiology, course, and treatment of mental disorders. This course prepares students to think critically about topics in psychopathology while considering the philosophical, theoretical, practical, and ethical issues that are involved.
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PSYC 4440:Clinical and Counseling Psychology: Science and Practice 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One 3000-level psychology course
The course provides an introduction to the science and practice of clinical and counseling psychology from integrated perspectives. History, major theories, and scientific underpinnings are covered, as well as current developments in practice and research. Major topics include research design, theoretical models, diagnostic and assessment methods, psychotherapeutic interventions, treatment effectiveness, specialization, and training. The course may emphasize clinical or counseling psychology at the discretion of the instructor.
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PSYC 4445:History and Systems of Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500 and PSYC 3000
This course examines the historical development of psychology, focusing on antecedents in philosophy and physiology, major early systems, major historical figures, and the historical/cultural context in which the field developed.
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PSYC 4455:Cognitive Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 2500 and PSYC 3000
In this course, students are introduced to the experimental investigation of complex cognitive processes. Topics include attention, perception, memory, concept formation, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making. Assignments are designed to enable students to relate course material to their own experiences.
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PSYC 4460:Child Psychopathology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 and Completion of one of the following Developmental Area courses: PSYC 2103 , PSYC 3130 , PSYC 3205 , or PSYC 3315
This course is an advanced level course focusing on the etiology, classification, assessment, and treatment of a select group of child and adolescent psychological disorders that are most frequently encountered by professionals in mental health and educational settings. The primary task of the child clinician is to identify and treat those children who suffer from emotional and/or behavioral problems that significantly interfere with their development and functioning.
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PSYC 4475:Psychology of Workplace Motivation and Leadership 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One 3000-level psychology course
This course examines topics of motivation and leadership in the workplace by addressing theoretical formulations, major research findings and real-world applications. Issues related to these topics will include gender, corporate culture, job attitudes, cross-cultural influences and organizational reward systems.
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PSYC 4490:Special Topics in Psychology Variable 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: One 3000-level psychology course
This course will address selected topics of special interest to faculty and students.
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PSYC 4498:Capstone Internship in Psychology (3-6) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 4100 and one course from each of the four psychology course areas (any one of the four psychology course areas can be completed concurrently with PSYC 4498), and permission of the instructor (via departmental application). Concurrent:
Any one of the four psychology course areas can be completed concurrently with PSYC 4498.
The Capstone Internship in Psychology course is a structured off-campus experience in a supervised setting that is chosen in relation to the student’s major and interests. Practical experience is combined with a research approach that investigates issues relevant to the internship. Students meet with the internship coordinator to develop an appropriate plan that leads to writing and presenting a research-oriented paper that integrates prior academic experiences in psychology, a requirement of the capstone experience.
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PSYC 4499:Capstone Seminar in Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 4100 and one course from each of the four psychology course areas (any one of the four psychology course areas can be completed concurrently with PSYC 4499) Concurrent:
Any one of the four psychology course areas can be completed concurrently with PSYC 4499.
This capstone course is designed to complete the major by integrating prior academic experiences in psychology. The course focuses on applying academic knowledge and skills to the examination of contemporary issues, problems, research, and theories from the different areas identified in the psychology curriculum. Discussions include potential interconnections among areas of study, as well as connections between academic knowledge and skills to employment opportunities. Connections made are communicated through scientific writing and oral presentation(s).
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PSYC 4500:Capstone Integrative Project 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 4100 , a minimum institutional GPA of 3.00, and permission of the instructor (via departmental application). One course from each of the psychology curriculum areas must be completed (one grouping may be taken concurrently with PSYC 4500).
This capstone course is designed to complete the major by integrating the student’s prior academic experiences in psychology. The course focuses on applying research methods and statistics knowledge through project-based experiences. Discussion focuses on both substantive and methodological concerns, as well as developing and applying research skills. Results of project-based experiences are communicated through scientific writing and presentation(s).
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RE 3400:Principles of Real Estate 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FIN 3100 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
Students are introduced to the principles of real estate analysis and utilization. Subjects include the nature of real property; the legal instruments involved in real property transactions; market analysis and the determinants of real estate values; the appraisal process; investment and financial analysis; and the public policy aspects of real estate planning and utilization.
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RE 4500:Real Estate Finance 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FIN 3100 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
Examines the principles and procedures of real estate appraisal, the transfer process for property, and financing methods for residential and commercial real estate. Studies the income and cost of developing and managing real property and analyzes real estate as an investment.
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RELS 1102:Introduction to Religion 3 Credit Hours
This course is an interdisciplinary overview of religion in human culture. Students explore how religion provides meaning and structure to human life by addressing basic questions about the body, nature, spirit, community, and time, and how religious concepts and practices are expressed in texts, ceremonies, rituals, and festivals. The course provides a survey of the conceptual and experiential aspects of religion that enables students to engage in informed, critical, and dispassionate conversations about religion.
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RELS 3200:Religion and Gender 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or RELS 1102
This course focuses on gender as a category of analysis for the study of religion, the relationship between religion and sexuality, and how religion informs gender and how gender informs religion. Some topics covered may include the construction of male and female roles in religious texts and rituals, feminist critique of religion and/or the uses and abuses of gendered imagery and language in religious discourse.
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RELS 3300:Ethical Issues in Religion 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or RELS 1102
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the ways that various religious traditions address moral questions and issues. The students study how ethical moral responses are both researched by scholars of religion and addressed by practitioners of specific religious traditions.
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