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May 16, 2024
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2016-2017 Evening, Weekend, Online Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Undergraduate and Graduate Course Descriptions
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Following are the list of courses in the undergraduate and graduate studies curriculum. They are organized alphabetically according to subject headings.
Transfer credit for these disciplines, and others, may be available for fulfilling General Studies distributional requirements.
All courses listed are three-semester-hour courses unless indicated otherwise.
Courses marked (WI) are Writing Intensive courses .
Credits
The unit of credit is the semester hour. It is defined as one class hour (or its equivalent) per week for one semester.
All courses listed in this catalog are three-semester-hour courses unless indicated otherwise.
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History |
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HIS 102 - World History II Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of HIS 101 World History I, which surveys the geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political, economic, intellectual, and creative history of the world’s people groups from the sixteenth century C.E. to the present.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 111 - United States History I Semester Hours: 3
The geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political, economic, intellectual, and creative history of the region that became known as the United States of America, from the arrival of its first native American inhabitants through the Civil War.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 112 - United States History II Semester Hours: 3
A continuation of HIS 111 - United States History I , which surveys the geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political, economic, intellectual, and creative history of the United States of America from the conclusion of the Civil War to the present.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 190 - Introduction to the Skills of Historical Practice Semester Hours: 3
This course trains students for successful performance in the Lakeland College history program, which is designed to produce graduates who “excel in practicing the skills necessary to enjoy success in the history professions for which they have chosen to prepare.” Specific areas of instruction and experience will include note-taking for history lectures and discussions, discovering and utilizing both primary and secondary sources, accessing and evaluating internet archives, drawing information and interpretations from history textbooks and scholarly monographs, writing clear and effective historical prose, documenting sources used in history papers, writing exam essays, and identifying and exploring possible career tracks in the history professions.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 211 - History of Asia Semester Hours: 3
The geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political, economic, intellectual and creative history of the Asian continent from B.C.E. 500 to the present, focusing primarily on China, India, and Japan.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 221 - History of Europe Semester Hours: 3
The geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political, economic, intellectual, and creative history of the European continent from C.E. 500 to the present, focusing primarily on Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Russia.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 232 - History of Africa Semester Hours: 3
The geographic, social, cultural, ethnic, political, economic, intellectual, and creative history of the African continent from C.E. 500 to the present, focusing primarily on Sub-Saharan cultures.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 246 - History of Latin America I Semester Hours: 3
This course will survey the history of the cultures and civilizations of Latin America from its first inhabitation to the independence period in the nineteenth century. Six major themes will be addressed: the development of the great Amerindian civilizations, the encounter between Europeans and Amerindians, the making of a colonial society in Spanish America and Brazil, the struggles leading to the collapse of colonial rule, and the civil wars of independence. The main focus of this survey is to provide an understanding of how the complex interaction between the different cultures that met in the Americas shaped these colonial societies, and how some elements of this legacy persisted and/or were transformed by different social groups before and after independence.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 247 - History of Latin America II Semester Hours: 3
This course will survey the history of the cultures and civilizations of Latin America from the Independence era (c. 1830) to the present. This period witnessed the development of independent nations that remained economically dependent. Over time Latin American countries have become key players in international affairs. The course will focus on how social movements both reflected and drove these major transformations. Areas of concern will include the social implications of various models of economic development, the opportunities and problems which result from economic ties to wealthy countries, changing ethnic, gender, and class relations in Latin America, and the diverse efforts of Latin American people to construct stable and equitable political systems. The general approach of the course will be thematic but examples will be drawn from the histories of various Latin American countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Peru, Cuba, and Venezuela. The course will suggest ways in which an understanding of historical processes is absolutely essential in the understanding of current conflicts and social and political aspirations.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 260 - United States History of the 1960s Semester Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of the history in the 1960s, focusing mostly on the United States. Course lectures, readings, and discussions will emphasize 3 major themes: (1) the changing role of government in American lives; (2) changing patterns of social interaction and cultural norms; and (3) the activities and impact of various social movements on American society.
Pre-requisites: none.
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HIS 311 - Ancient World Semester Hours: 3
The histories of various ancient cultures in Europe, the Near East, Africa, Asia, and Central America from prehistory to C.E. 500, as well as the techniques employed by specialists in ancient history.
Pre-requisites: HIS 101 - World History I or consent.
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HIS 322 - Twentieth Century Europe Semester Hours: 3
The evolution of European history from World War I to the present, focusing on such areas as the changes in national boundaries, cultural identity, politics, and diplomacy.
Pre-requisites: HIS 221 - History of Europe or consent.
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HIS 352 - United States Intellectual History Semester Hours: 3
The birth of an “American Intellect” and its development through the Colonial, Revolutionary, early national periods, the Civil War, imperial experimentation, progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and Cold War manifestations. The literary history and artistic creativity of the United States are also explored in considerable depth.
Pre-requisites: HIS 102 - World History II , or HIS 111 - United States History I , or HIS 112 - United States History II or consent.
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HIS 361 - The Modern Middle-East Semester Hours: 3
The disintegration of the Ottoman Empire marked the beginning of modern, political Middle East. Topics covered include: interaction between Arab leaders and colonial powers, Jewish settlement and the birth of Israel, dynamics of the Cold War’s influence on the region, Arab-Israeli conflicts, the making and remaking of religious/ethnic identities, Arab nationalism, and the concept of Arab unity, Islamism, and the Iranian revolution.
Pre-requisites: HIS 102 - World History II or consent.
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HIS 362 - United States Women’s History Semester Hours: 3
Major developments in the varied experiences of women in the United States of America, including political rights, reproductive rights, gender roles in childhood, marriage and parenting, occupational choices, educational opportunities, wage discrimination, race and ethnicity, and feminism.
Pre-requisites: HIS 102 - World History II , or HIS 111 - United States History I , or HIS 112 - United States History II or consent.
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HIS 372 - United States Ethnic History Semester Hours: 3
The varied experiences and accomplishments of American ethnic groups from the pre-Colonial Period to the present. Through the study of each separate history, students will improve their understanding of the rich cultural mosaic that makes up the United States. The struggles for self-empowerment of ethnic peoples in response to the following issues: extermination, domination, slavery, immigration, assimilation, integration, and multiculturalism. The chief focus groups are Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, and Southeastern European Americans.
Pre-requisites: HIS 102 - World History II , or HIS 111 - United States History I , or HIS 112 - United States History II or consent.
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HIS 381 - East Asia Since 1800 Semester Hours: 3
Historical evolution of the region, focusing primarily on China and Japan but also including Korea and the transformation of the Pacific Rim from colonial property to global economic and political force.
Pre-requisites: HIS 102 - World History II , or HIS 211 - History of Asia or consent.
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HIS 461 - Historiography and Historical Methods (WI) Semester Hours: 3 (Writing Intensive)
An introduction to the tools historians use in the responsible pursuit of their profession, by covering trends in historical writing as well as major authors and philosophers who shaped the field’s theoretical foundation. Proper methods of historical research and paper writing.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and one 300-level History (HIS) course.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra Semester Hours: 3
Reviews basic algebraic techniques, including operations on polynomials and linear equations with applications. Also covers quadratic equations and applications, fractional expressions, and systems of linear equations.
Pre-requisites: GEN 102 - Mathematics Workshop or ACT score at or above 20.
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MAT 150 - Statistics for Everyday Life Semester Hours: 3
A course in statistical literacy intended for those students whose majors or minors do not require MAT 220 - Probability and Statistics . The topics covered include: sampling, confidence statements and margin of error, opinion polls, experiment design, measurements of central tendency, measurements of variability, the normal distribution, two-way tables, scatter plots and correlation, association and causation, graphical display of data, psychological influences on personal probability, the discrepancy between our intuitive notion of probabilities and their relative frequency interpretation.
Pre-requisites: GEN 102 - Mathematics Workshop or ACT score at or above 20.
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MAT 162 - Pre-Calculus Semester Hours: 3
Advanced algebraic techniques, logarithms and exponentials, trigonometry, and various function concepts including graphing and analytical geometry.
Pre-requisites: MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra or ACT score at or above 24.
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MAT 210 - Mathematics for Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Teachers Semester Hours: 3
Set theory, algebraic structures, the real number system, and symbolic logic, as illustrations of mathematical thought. History and cultural aspects of mathematics.
Pre-requisites: MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra or ACT score at or above 24.
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MAT 220 - Probability and Statistics Semester Hours: 3
The elementary principles of probability and statistics including expectation, means, standard deviations, probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. Applications to business and the social sciences are presented.
Pre-requisites: MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra or ACT score at or above 24.
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MAT 221 - Statistics for Psychology Semester Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the methods of statistical analysis for psychological studies. The course identifies the appropriate test for various research designs and emphasizes the importance of having sufficient statistical power to minimize chance-related confounds.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology and MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra or ACT Math score at or above 24.
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MAT 231 - Calculus I Semester Hours: 4
Differential calculus, including limits and continuity, differentiation, and applications. The course also covers an introduction to integral calculus, including integrals, anti-differentiation, and the fundamental theorems of calculus.
Pre-requisites: MAT 162 - Pre-Calculus or ACT score at or above 28.
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MAT 242 - Calculus II Semester Hours: 4
Integral calculus, including techniques of integration, area, volume, arc length, and other applications of integrals. The course also covers sequences and series.
Pre-requisites: MAT 231 - Calculus I .
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MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to discrete mathematics intended primarily for computer science and mathematics majors. Combinatorics, logic, algorithm design and analysis, graph theory, and Boolean algebra.
Pre-requisites: MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra or ACT score at or above 24.
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MAT 330 - Mathematical Statistics Semester Hours: 3
An advanced course in statistics intended primarily for mathematics majors and minors. Includes discrete and continuous probability distributions, expectation, variance, the Central Limit Theorem, estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness of fit tests, testing independence, and linear regression.
Pre-requisites: MAT 242 - Calculus II .
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MAT 352 - Differential Equations Semester Hours: 3
Methods of solving ordinary differential equations. Applications to many disciplines are included.
Pre-requisites: MAT 331 Calculus III or consent.
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MAT 370 - Numerical Analysis Semester Hours: 3
A study of numerical techniques. Error analysis, solution of equations, summation techniques, series solutions, and numerical integration are covered.
Pre-requisites: MAT 242 - Calculus II or consent.
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MAT 430 - Foundations of Mathematics Semester Hours: 3
The arithmetic properties of the integers. Formal development of the rational numbers. Algebraic extensions of the rational numbers. Cardinality. Analytic definitions of the real numbers. Geometric constructability. This capstone course in mathematics places special emphasis on the student’s abilities to reason inductively and to present formal proofs.
Pre-requisites: MAT 242 - Calculus II , MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics and junior standing.
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Music |
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MUS 120 - Music History and Appreciation Semester Hours: 3
A general introduction to the history, significant composers, and major works of the Western musical tradition.
Pre-requisites: none.
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MUS 317 - Music Teaching Techniques for Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Semester Hours: 2
Basic introduction to the special methods and techniques necessary for effective introduction to music education in the elementary/middle school classroom. Educational research and practice related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula in music. Preparation and presentation of music lessons for elementary/middle school children.
Pre-requisites: EDU 100 - Introduction to Education .
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Nonprofit Organization Management |
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NPO 140 - Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations Semester Hours: 3
The volunteer or nonprofit organizations in the United States have played a major role in the nation’s development. This course introduces the nonprofit sector as it has developed and currently exists, including its history, its role, its size and characteristics, as well as the structure and types of nonprofit organizations and the ethics of charitable work.
Pre-requisites: none.
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NPO 330 - Managing Nonprofit Organizations Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the approaches used in managing nonprofit organizations including planning, organizing and leading the board, staff, and volunteers and managing the resources.
Pre-requisites: NPO 140 - Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations or consent.
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NPO 365 - Fundraising Semester Hours: 3
Fundraising is an essential skill for nonprofit organization managers. This seminar covers the principles, strategies and practice of fundraising in nonprofit organizations. Through readings, discussion and experience students will learn to prepare the organization, design a strategy, and practice the key methods: the annual fund, direct requests, capital fundraising special events, grant writing and planned giving. In addition to classroom discussion of the principles, students will work outside the class with an area organization.
Pre-requisites: NPO 140 - Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations or consent of instructor.
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NPO 473 - Strategic Planning for Nonprofits (WI) Semester Hours: 3 (Writing Intensive)
In-depth coverage of approaches and methods used in strategic decision making and the effective leadership of boards, staff, volunteers and clients in the process. Members of this course will create a complete organizational plan for a new nonprofit organization or launch a new program within an existing organization.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and NPO 330 - Managing Nonprofit Organizations or consent.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 110 - Logic Semester Hours: 3
A study of the formal structure of thinking: language and definitions, informal and formal fallacies, deductive and inductive arguments, traditional and symbolic forms.
Pre-requisites: none.
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PHI 221 - Introduction to Philosophy Semester Hours: 3
This course offers an introduction to the scope and methods of philosophical thinking and its ties to related disciplines. Basic philosophical problems are discussed, as well as proposals for solutions.
Pre-requisites: none.
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PHI 232 - Ethics Semester Hours: 3
This course offers an introduction to major ethical theories with exercises in the application of these theories to contemporary problems.
Pre-requisites: none.
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Psychology |
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PSY 200 - General Psychology Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the major of psychology, including the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, personality, and psychological disorders. This course will focus on both the empirical nature of the field and the practical application of the theory and research.
Pre-requisites: none.
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PSY 220 - Social Psychology Semester Hours: 3
A lecture-discussion course addressing the question of why humans behave as they do. Reviews biological, psychological, and sociological theories about the causes and effects of human behavior; presents an interdisciplinary picture of the genetically determined and socially acquired influences on personal behavior. The course addresses individual and group tendencies as they relate to a series of distinctive behaviors, such as aggression, altruism, attitudes, attraction, communication, conformity, group interaction, and prejudice.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology or SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology .
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PSY 221 - Statistics for Psychology Semester Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the methods of statistical analysis for psychological studies. The course identifies the appropriate test for various research designs and emphasizes the importance of having sufficient statistical power to minimize chance-related confounds.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology and MAT 130 - Intermediate Algebra or ACT Math score at or above 24.
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PSY 222 - Sexuality: Psychosocial Perspectives Semester Hours: 3
This is a course about human sexuality. As sexuality is an integral part of life, knowledge of the personal, historical, scientific, cultural, and political/legal aspects of sexuality are essential. We will study hormones, anatomy, menstruation, pregnancy, birth, birth control, the sexual response cycle, gender differentiation and identity, sexual orientation, love and attraction, relationships and marriage, sexually transmitted infections, sexual deviations, coercive sexual behaviors, and pornography. As appropriate, the topics in this course will be examined through the following perspectives: historical, biological, evolutionary, cross-species, sociological, psychological, feminist, queer, and eclectic.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology , SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology , ANT 110 - Introduction to Anthropology , EDU 230 / PSY 230 - Educational Psychology , or consent.
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PSY 230 - Educational Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Educational and psychological theories and their application in the classroom, including various aspects of classroom management and organization, teaching methods and strategies, motivation, moral and personality development, special education and exceptional children, and measurement and evaluation. Special emphasis on relating the theoretical concepts of education and psychology to practical problems of education.
Pre-requisites: none.
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PSY 305 - Health Psychology Semester Hours: 3
An application of biological, psychological, and social principles and research to the treatment of illness, prevention of illness, and promotion of health. Topics will include stress and associated coping methods, eating disorders, substance abuse, chronic and life-threatening illnesses, and complementary/alternative medicine.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology .
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PSY 321 - Personality Theories Semester Hours: 3
Four broad personality strategies (psychodynamic, dispositional, environmental, and representational) will be explored. The theoretical underpinnings, constructs, and applications of the theories will be examined and critiqued in historical, bio-psychosocial, and scientific contexts.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology .
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PSY 330 - Human Growth and Development Semester Hours: 3
The nature of human development from conception through adulthood. A comprehensive overview of human development research methodology. Special emphasis on key concepts in major developmental theories including biosocial, cognitive, psycho-logical, emotional, and social development and their application to the maturing individual. First-hand knowledge of contemporary issues and controversies in the study of infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology or EDU 230 / PSY 230 - Educational Psychology or SOC 220 / PSY 220 - Social Psychology and sophomore standing
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PSY 335 - Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences Semester Hours: 4
The procedures and techniques which social scientists use to describe, explain, and predict behavior. Develops a critical understanding of research conclusions and basic research skills for conducting social science research.
Pre-requisites: MAT 220 - Probability and Statistics completed with a grade of C or above and one 300-level or above social science course or consent.
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PSY 340 - Experimental Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and this course teaches the research methods used to learn about behavior. This course encourages the development of the critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate others’ research and conduct your own scientific research in the field of psychology. Criteria used to evaluate psychological research will include validity, reliability, generalizability, and ethical concerns. The research methods will emphasize experiments, surveys, observations and case studies. Students will have the opportunity to develop, carry out and write up their own research. Data analysis using SPSS software will be an important tool acquired in this course. This fundamental course will enable students to become skilled consumers and producers of psychological research.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology and MAT 221 / PSY 221 - Statistics for Psychology . This course is reserved for psychology majors only.
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PSY 350 - Child Psychology Semester Hours: 3
This course is concerned with the normal developmental journey of the child from the prenatal period through adolescence. We will explore the lives of infants and children, examining topics such as research methods in developmental psychology, prenatal development, cognitive development, social development, moral development and physical development. These topics will be evaluated using classic and contemporary theories with attention to how individual, familial and societal factors shape development.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology .
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PSY 361 - Aging: Bio-psychosocial Implications Semester Hours: 3
Theories and research concerning developmental processes in years after age 65. The biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence development and personality during adulthood and old age.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology or SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology .
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PSY 362 - Cognitive Psychology (WI) Semester Hours: 3 (Writing-Intensive)
An exploration of human cognitive abilities, including perceptual processes, attention, memory, motivation, language, and thinking. This course will examine the research methodology used to study cognitive abilities and how these abilities can be applied to everyday life.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research and PSY 200 - General Psychology .
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PSY 372 - Abnormal Psychology Semester Hours: 3
The description, diagnosis, classification, treatment, and theoretical perspectives of disorders of behavior, emotion, and consciousness.
Pre-requisites: PSY 321 - Personality Theories .
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PSY 381 - Counseling: Methods and Ethics Semester Hours: 3
An examination of the basic skills and procedures of adult counseling as well as ethical issues germane for professional, counselor-client relationships. This course will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises.
Pre-requisites: PSY 321 - Personality Theories , or consent.
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PSY 400 - Internship in Psychology Semester Hours: 3
A structured practicum in which students in the social sciences acquire and apply knowledge and skills while working in a responsible role within the community. The student intern works and learns under the joint supervision of a site supervisor and a faculty sponsor. Internships are arranged in advance by the student through consultation with a faculty sponsor and the Career Development office.
Pre-requisites: junior standing or above and consent of the Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Education.
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PSY 405 - Psychopathology of Childhood Semester Hours: 3
An overview of the psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence, including their assessment, diagnosis, etiology, and treatment. This course will emphasize general theoretical models as well as empirical findings. Legal, ethical, and cultural issues will be addressed.
Pre-requisites: PSY 372 - Abnormal Psychology .
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PSY 408 - Psychological Testing Semester Hours: 3
Basic items in a psychologist’s toolbox include tests that are used to measure many different types of behaviors. Fundamental to this course are explanations of concepts underlying psychological measurement including reliability, validity, normative and standard scores. Woven throughout the course are clinical examples that highlight ethical and cultural considerations involved in psychological testing. Students will be introduced to select measures of intelligence, academic achievement, emotional functioning and personality. The culmination of our study will be the opportunity to administer, score and write up the results of a psychological test.
Pre-requisites: MAT 221 / PSY 221 - Statistics for Psychology and PSY 321 - Personality Theories . Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSY 372 - Abnormal Psychology is recommended.
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PSY 411 - Biological Psychology Semester Hours: 3
The study of the anatomy and physiology of the brain and the neural mechanisms underlying the sensory and motor systems, learning, memory, sleep and waking, emotion, communication, and the psychological disorders.
Pre-requisites: limited to Psychology majors of senior or junior standing, or by consent.
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PSY 417 - Drugs and Behavior Semester Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the principles and techniques of behavioral pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, routes of administration, neurophysiology, and research methods. The subjective, behavioral, and neurological characteristics of alcohol and the major drug classes, including psychomotor stimulants, opioids, antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, cannabis, hallucinogens, and anxiolytics, will be differentiated.
Pre-requisites: PSY 411 - Biological Psychology .
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PSY 420 - Positive Psychology Semester Hours: 3
Positive psychology is one of the newest areas of psychology. Although originally described in the mid-1950s, it was not until Martin Seligman’s 1998 inaugural address to the American Psychological that positive psychology claimed its place within the discipline of psychology. Today, positive psychology is described as the “scientific study of what goes right in life, from birth to death and all the stops in between… it takes seriously as a subject matter those things that make life worth living” (Peterson, 2006). The three pillars of positive psychology are positive subjective experiences (happiness, joy, etc.), positive character strengths and virtues, and positive institutions (families, schools, religious and civic communities that foster the good life, etc.). In addition to studying the principles of positive psychology, this course will contain an experiential component which will allow students to employ the methods and concepts to enrich their own lives. (Peterson, C. [2006]. A primer in positive psychology. Oxford University Press, New York.)
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology and junior standing or above.
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PSY 432 - Survey of the Exceptional Person Semester Hours: 3
A survey of developmental disorders and disabilities as they affect parents and families, students, and teachers of exceptional children. Emphasis on acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and evaluate children and youth with exceptional educational and psychological needs and talents while gaining familiarity with methods of assessing the biosocial, cognitive, psychological, emotional, and social process. Relates educational and psychological methods and approaches in special education to the most effective educational practices at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels.
Pre-requisites: EDU 330 / PSY 330 - Human Growth and Development and junior standing.
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PSY 463 - History and Systems of Psychology (WI) Semester Hours: 3 (Writing-Intensive)
This senior capstone course is an in-depth exploration of psychology’s philosophical and scientific roots from the time of René Descartes and John Locke in the 17th century to the 20th century “schools” of psychology and their influence on the discipline today. A discussion of present-day trends and challenges facing the discipline of psychology will end the semester. Students will read primary and secondary source materials and write a APA-style research paper on an historical figure in the history of psychology.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research ; limited to Psychology majors of senior standing.
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PSY 480 - Special Topics in Psychology Semester Hours: 3
A seminar-style course in which the content is determined by student and faculty interests. Possible topics include: community psychology, health psychology, addictive behaviors, cognitive-behavioral therapy, human sexuality, and advanced research.
Pre-requisites: limited to Psychology majors of junior standing or above, and consent.
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PSY 490 - Independent Study in Psychology Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity to complete an in-depth, supervised, independent study of a topic of special interest to the student in an area not covered by established courses. Consultation with the instructor. The course culminates in a research paper.
Pre-requisites: limited to Psychology majors of junior standing or above, and consent.
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PSY 495 - Psychology Honors Thesis I Semester Hours: 3
This project involves conducting a literature review on a topic of interest to the student, developing a hypothesis, designing a study, writing a proposal in APA style, and requesting IRB approval. Please note: This three-credit course is part one of a two-part project.
Pre-requisites: senior standing and consent.
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PSY 496 - Psychology Senior Thesis II Semester Hours: 3
This project concludes PSY 495 - Psychology Honors Thesis I . The student will collect data, enter and analyze data utilizing SPSS, write an APA-style paper (Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, References), and participate in a thesis defense. Please note: This three-credit course is part two of a two-part project.
Pre-requisites: successful completion of PSY 495 - Psychology Honors Thesis I , senior standing, and consent.
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Religion |
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REL 111 - Old Testament as an Act of Resistance Semester Hours: 3
The course introduces students to the profound and often challenging traditions of the Old Testament, unveiling their character as sacred testimony shaped to help ancient Israel remember its identity and resist assimilation. The course also equips students with the background and skills they need to explore the witness of the Old Testament traditions in both their ancient and contemporary contexts.
Pre-requisites: none.
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REL 122 - New Testament as a Call for Defiance Semester Hours: 3
The course introduces students to the compelling and counter-cultural traditions of the New Testament, unveiling their character as sacred testimony shaped to call early Christians to defy the values of the Roman elite and claim their allegiance to Jesus and the Kingdom. The course also equips students with the background and skills they need to explore the witness of these sacred texts in both their ancient and contemporary contexts.
Pre-requisites: none.
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REL 132 - Religion in America Semester Hours: 3
Examines and compares American religious groups, both old and new: Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, sectarian, and marginal. Considers recent evangelical, charismatic, and new age movements.
Pre-requisites: none.
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REL 210 - Satan, Demons, and Hell: The Demonic in Ancient and Contemporary Contexts Semester Hours: 3
Satan, demons, and hell—these dark dimensions of the Christian theological tradition have been given much attention in Western thought, from ancient times to the present. This course will first investigate the appearance and development of these concepts in late Israelite tradition and early Christianity. It will then explore the abiding significance and role of these concepts in Western thought, with an emphasis on their manifestation in contemporary religion, literature, and media.
Pre-requisites: none.
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REL 220 - Introduction to Christianity Semester Hours: 3
A general survey covering the origins and the development of the Christian faith. Biblical, theological, and academic perspectives from the beginnings of Christianity to the present. Stresses an ecumenical perspective and analyzes in detail the differing perspectives which inform and support the many denominational churches which currently carry on the Christian tradition.
Pre-requisites: none.
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REL 232 - Eastern Religious Traditions Semester Hours: 3
Study of the major living religions of the Eastern hemisphere—their basic beliefs, practices and values; their historical development; their interaction with society and with each other.
Pre-requisites: none.
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REL 233 - Western Religious Traditions Semester Hours: 3
Study of the major living religions of the Western hemisphere—their basic beliefs, practices and values; their historical development; their interaction with society and with each other.
Pre-requisites: none.
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Sociology |
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the concepts, subject matter, and theories of sociology. A lecture-discussion format is used to analyze such topics as culture; social structure; socialization; deviance; various social institutions; and inequalities of class, race, and gender.
Pre-requisites: none.
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SOC 210 - Majority-Minority Relations Semester Hours: 3
A lecture-discussion course exploring theories and patterns of past and present discrimination, prejudice, and intergroup conflict. Current patterns of institutionalized discrimination and prejudice with attention to how these patterns have developed from the historical exploitation of minorities are presented through overview of the cultures and contributions of the various ethnic groups of the United States and an analysis of strategies for reducing intergroup tensions.
Pre-requisites: none.
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SOC 220 - Social Psychology Semester Hours: 3
A lecture-discussion course addressing the question of why humans behave as they do. Reviews biological, psychological, and sociological theories about the causes and effects of human behavior; presents an interdisciplinary picture of the genetically determined and socially acquired influences on personal behavior. The course addresses individual and group tendencies as they relate to a series of distinctive behaviors, such as aggression, altruism, attitudes, attraction, communication, conformity, group interaction, and prejudice.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology or SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology .
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SOC 222 - Sexuality: Psychosocial Perspectives Semester Hours: 3
This is a course about human sexuality. As sexuality is an integral part of life, knowledge of the personal, historical, scientific, cultural, and political/legal aspects of sexuality are essential. We will study hormones, anatomy, menstruation, pregnancy, birth, birth control, the sexual response cycle, gender differentiation and identity, sexual orientation, love and attraction, relationships and marriage, sexually transmitted infections, sexual deviations, coercive sexual behaviors, and pornography. As appropriate, the topics in this course will be examined through the following perspectives: historical, biological, evolutionary, cross-species, sociological, psychological, feminist, queer, and eclectic.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology , SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology , ANT 110 - Introduction to Anthropology , EDU 230 / PSY 230 - Educational Psychology , or consent.
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SOC 232 - Introduction to Criminology Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the major theoretical perspectives of criminal behavior in the field of criminology. Students will explore major types of criminal behavior, causes of criminal behavior and trends in crime in the United States.
Pre-requisites: none.
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SOC 325 - Sociology of Media and Mass Communication Semester Hours: 3
A lecture-discussion course exploring the role of mass media in life and society that emphasizes the development of skills for critically evaluating both conventional wisdom and one’s own assumptions about the media process-the industry, its products, its consumers/audiences, technology, and the broader social world. This course provides accessible analyses that draw upon current media debates such as regulation of the Internet, concentration of media ownership, social stereotypes in the media, amateur media, and the growth of global media.
Pre-requisites: SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology or consent.
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SOC 341 - Sociology of Law Semester Hours: 3
An historical and sociological analysis of the major concepts of law, crime, order, and justice, the relationship of these concepts to the larger social structures and processes of a society, and the reasons for the existence of a criminal justice system.
Pre-requisites: CRJ 232 / SOC 232 - Introduction to Criminology or consent.
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SOC 361 - Aging: Bio-psychosocial Implications Semester Hours: 3
Theories and research concerning developmental processes in years after age 65. The biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence development and personality during adulthood and old age.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology or SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology .
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SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership Semester Hours: 3
This course will study sport from a philosophical, historical, leadership, and career perspective. Students will explore various sport related professions and will have opportunities to assess personal career interests, skills and goals. Students will partner with an existing organization to design, implement, and manage an event revolving around sport.
Pre-requisites: none.
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SML 315 - Sport Marketing and Promotion Semester Hours: 3
This course will be an introduction to marketing concepts as they apply to the sport industry. Consumer behaviors, corporate sponsorships, licensing concepts and market research will be studied.
Pre-requisites: ECN 230 - Principles of Microeconomics .
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SML 324 - Programming of Athletic Facilities and Events Semester Hours: 3
This course studies the techniques in administration/management of sport venues including the steps in planning, building and supervising the facility. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the role and purpose of planning such facilities. The student will also study the event management issues concerning indoor and outdoor facilities.
Pre-requisites: junior standing.
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SML 410 - Organization and Management of Sport Programs (WI) Semester Hours: 3 (Writing Intensive)
A look at the total environment of sport management as viewed by top management within several dimensions of the sport industry. Also an overview of practical applications of management theory in the sport environment. The student will be exposed to the body of knowledge associated with a career in sport management. An analysis of effective management strategies, leadership styles, decision making, managing conflict and change, motivation of employees and volunteers and career opportunities.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research , SML 144 - Introduction to Sport Management and Leadership , and junior standing.
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SML 450 - Essentials of Ethics in Law and Sport Semester Hours: 3
This course will survey ethical and legal issues in the sport industry. Ethical issues include gambling, cheating, violence, and drug abuse. Legal issues include contracts, civil rights, due process, and work-related legalities. Students will be exposed to ethical and legal principles and the application of ethics and law in sport.
Pre-requisites: junior standing.
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WRT 201 - News Writing Semester Hours: 3
A practical introduction to basic news story organization and reporting techniques.
Pre-requisites: GEN 100 - College Writing Workshop or consent.
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WRT 300 - Advanced Composition (WI) Semester Hours: 3 (Writing-Intensive)
Requires students to closely scrutinize models of non-academic writing (e.g., biographical profiles, reviews, newsletters, articles, epistles, and manifestos) and to employ the techniques associated with them, producing manuscripts exemplary of professional endeavor. Emphasis on development of the means of cogent expression.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research .
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WRT 330 - Advertising and Public Relations Writing Semester Hours: 3
Designed to acquaint students with important avenues for their writing in the fields of public relations and advertising. Students read about, discuss, and write in various genres, including news and advertising copy for print media, radio, and television. Considers the research and evaluation process, which is essential to public relations and advertising strategy. Students develop a public relations or advertising writing project for a company or organization in the community.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research .
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