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2019-2020 Traditional Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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A course schedule will be available online at my.lakeland.edu at least six weeks prior to the beginning of each new term. The university reserves the right to add, remove, and modify the courses in its curriculum.
All courses listed are three-semester-hour courses unless indicated otherwise.
Courses marked (WI) are Writing-Intensive courses. Refer to the section on Writing-Intensive (WI) Courses for more information.
Courses marked (SA) are Study Abroad courses.
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Music (MUS) |
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MUS 245 - Applied Voice-Lower Division Level (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
This course is designed for music majors with voice emphasis. This course includes basic Italian, German, and French diction, standard art song and aria repertoire; vocal production, and vocal health. Substantial practice, departmental recitals and final jury exams are required.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 246 - Applied Piano-Lower Division Level (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
This course is designed for music majors with piano emphasis and music minors. Minors must be minimally at the intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. Repertoire study, technique, score reading, and improvisation. Substantial practice time, participation in a student departmental recital, and a semester jury are required.
Pre-requisites: instructor consent.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 247 - Applied Organ-Lower Division Level (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
This course is designed for music majors with piano or organ emphasis and music minors. Minors must be minimally at the intermediate level of keyboard proficiency. Repertoire study, technique, score reading, and improvisation. Substantial practice time, participation in a student departmental recital, and a semester jury are required.
Pre-requisites: instructor consent.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 249 - Class Piano III (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
Designed for non-music majors and music majors with an emphasis/concentration in an area other than piano. Topics include technique, score reading, and keyboard repertoire.
Pre-requisites: MUS 159 - Class Piano II (2 semester hours) .
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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MUS 258 - Collaborative Piano (0-1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 0-1
This course is designed for music majors with a piano emphasis and other students by audition/consent (elementary piano experience is required). It is a hands-on performance course. Students will be given studio accompaniment or small ensemble assignments in which they will be required to rehearse regularly, attend weekly lessons, and perform in the departmental recital, the jury examination, and if needed, a degree recital. The course will address performance practice as well as related professional issues.
Pre-requisites: instructor consent.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 259 - Class Piano IV (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
Designed for non-music majors and music majors with an emphasis/concentration in an area other than piano. Topics include technique, score reading, and keyboard repertoire.
Pre-requisites: MUS 249 - Class Piano III (2 semester hours) .
Offered: Spring, even years.
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MUS 275 - String Instrument Techniques (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
Pedagogy of the violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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MUS 285 - Woodwind Instrument Techniques (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
Pedagogy of the flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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MUS 295 - Brass Instrument Techniques (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
Pedagogy of the trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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MUS 300 - Vocal Techniques (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
The goal of this course will be for students to acquire accurate knowledge regarding the human voice, effective technique for how to teach singers of all ages how to develop their voices, and the ability to correctly diagnose and correct vocal faults.
Pre-requisites: Two semesters of applied voice lessons at the 200-level or higher.
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MUS 301 - Improvisation (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
This course represents an introduction to the art of musical improvisation in a variety of styles. Performance skills on any instrument or voice may be used. Individual and group demonstration of improvisation approaches will be given at the culmination of the course. This course serves as a real-time applied synthesis of theory and applied technique.
Pre-requisites: MUS 207 - Music Theory III , MUS 214 - Aural Skills IV (1 semester hour) , and at least one year of applied study at the 2XX level.
Offered: Spring, odd years.
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MUS 303 - Music Entrepreneurship (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
This course focuses on two main areas. The first area has to do with thinking and acting like an entrepreneur, especially within the field of music. Students will identify professional goals, learn about various professional opportunities in music, gain access to certain attitudes common among successful entrepreneurs, and experience effective networking and marketing. In the second main area of study, students learn to open themselves to their own creativity. In short, the second area of study is about laying the foundation for the development of a unique and relevant product.
Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing at Lakeland University.
Offered: Fall, every other year.
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MUS 305 - Percussion Instrument Techniques (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
Pedagogy of the instruments of the percussion family.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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MUS 311 - Music History and Literature I Semester Hours: 3
A study of the historical development of music in Western civilization from earliest times to the mid-eighteenth century. Emphasis is placed upon music’s cultural implications, composers, styles and performance practices.
Pre-requisites: MUS 207 - Music Theory III .
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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MUS 315 - Instrumental Techniques (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
Pedagogy and use of the instruments of the orchestra and concert band. All families of instruments will be covered, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. This course is designed for education majors and those musicians who are interested in instrument pedagogy for doubling or compositional purposes.
Pre-requisites: none.
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MUS 317 - Music Teaching Techniques for Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
Basic introduction to the special methods and techniques necessary for the effective use of music 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. This course is for teacher education program students who are not majoring in music.
Pre-requisites: EDU 100 - Introduction to Education .
Offered: Fall.
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MUS 320 - Classroom Instrumental Techniques (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
Students will learn to play instruments most commonly used in kindergarten through high school general music classrooms. Skills will be developed on the accompaniment instruments such as guitar, autoharp, piano and melody instruments such as recorder and world percussion instruments. Practice time is required outside of class.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Spring
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MUS 330 - Vocal Diction (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
In this course students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet, use it to accurately pronounce English, Italian, German, and French, and apply proper vocal diction to arias and art songs in these languages.
Pre-requisites: must have completed at least one (1) year of Applied Voice at the 200 level or above.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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MUS 351 - Conducting (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
Fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting, score reading, and terminology.
Pre-requisites: MUS 206 - Music Theory II , and/or instructor consent.
Offered: Fall, even years.
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MUS 367 - Piano Pedagogy and Literature (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
This course is designed for music majors with piano emphasis and other music majors and minors with consent. Students learn how to establish and run a successful piano studio. Piano teaching methods and materials are surveyed. Elementary level curriculum topics are explored in depth.
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of MUS 207 - Music Theory III , and Piano Proficiency exam with a passing grade.
Offered: occasionally, Spring.
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MUS 374 - Field Experience in Music Education Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with a meaningful experience in the field of music education. The student should be able to assess his/her learned skills and potential for success in teaching.
Pre-requisites: admission to the Education Program, OR EDU 100 - Introduction to Education , junior standing, and consent of the Director of the Teacher Education Program.
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MUS 382 - Orchestration and Arranging (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
Basic principles of scoring, transcribing, and arranging music for choir, orchestra and band are covered, as well as appropriate scoring for these ensembles. Manuscript skills are also developed.
Pre-requisites: MUS 207 - Music Theory III , MUS 214 - Aural Skills IV (1 semester hour) .
Offered: Spring, even years.
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MUS 435 - Secondary School Choral Teaching Methods Semester Hours: 3
This course serves as an introduction to the philosophies, techniques, methods, and materials of teaching choral music in schools.
Pre-requisites: admission to the Education Program, OR EDU 100 - Introduction to Education , junior standing, and consent of the Director of the Teacher Education Program.
Offered: occasionally.
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MUS 436 - Secondary Instrumental Teaching Methods Semester Hours: 3
Emphasis on methods and materials for developing comprehensive musicianship through the public school instrumentation program. Budget and administration of instrumental programs; preparation for public performances; and repertoire for beginning or advanced organizations, ensembles, and soloists.
Pre-requisites: admission to the Education Program, OR EDU 100 - Introduction to Education , junior standing, and consent of the Director of the Teacher Education Program.
Offered: occasionally.
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MUS 443 - General Music Teaching Methods Semester Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with the skills to teach classroom (general music) in grades K-12. Students will learn relevant philosophies of music education, formulate instructional objectives, establish assessment technique, and create unit and lesson plans.
Pre-requisites: admission to the Education Program, OR EDU 100 - Introduction to Education , junior standing, and consent of the Director of the Teacher Education Program.
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MUS 444 - Applied Instrument-Upper Division Level (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
Music majors receive one full-hour lesson each week. Substantial practice time, participation in a student general recital, and a semester jury are required. Students entering with advanced standing will be placed in this class by audition. Students presenting a junior or senior recital must enroll in an upper-division applied music course the semester of the recital. Final jury exams are required except at the end of junior or senior recital semesters.
Pre-requisites: placement by proficiency audition.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 445 - Applied Voice-Upper-Division Level (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
This course is designed for music majors with voice emphasis who are preparing for or presenting recitals. It is a continuation of MUS 245 - Applied Voice-Lower Division Level (2 semester hours) and requires substantial practice and the organization and presentation of a 1/2 hour junior or 1 hour senior recital. Departmental recitals are required. Students presenting a junior or senior recital must enroll in an upper-division applied music course the semester of the recital. Final jury exams are required except at the end of junior or senior recital semesters.
Pre-requisites: placement by proficiency audition.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 446 - Applied Piano-Upper-Division Level (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
Music majors receive one full-hour lesson each week. Substantial practice time, participation in a student general recital, and a semester jury are required. Students entering with advanced standing will be placed in this class by audition. Students presenting a junior or senior recital must enroll in an upper-division applied music course the semester of the recital.
Pre-requisites: Placement by proficiency audition.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 447 - Applied Organ-Upper-Division Level (2 semester hours) Semester Hours: 2
Music majors receive one full-hour lesson each week. Substantial practice time, participation in a student general recital, and a semester jury are required. Students entering with advanced standing will be placed in this class by audition. Students presenting a junior or senior recital must enroll in an upper-division applied music course the semester of the recital.
Pre-requisites: placement by proficiency audition.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 455 - Observation and Student Teaching in Music Education (12 semester hours) Semester Hours: 12
Students have an opportunity to teach classes under the supervision of both University faculty and a cooperating teacher from an area school. Music Education majors will student teach in all areas of their certification. Students with multiple certification may elect to student teach for two semesters. Student teaching is a full-day, full-semester experience, which follows the semester calendar of the cooperating school.
Pre-requisites: The semester prior to student teaching, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, have been accepted into the Education Program, and have received consent of the Director of the Teacher Education Program and the Dean of the School of Humanities and Arts. Completion of the Education and Music Education Professional Sequence required for the certification area, completion of the application process for student teaching, a passing score on the relevant Praxis II content test(s), and successful completion of the piano proficiency exam must be accomplished prior to the student teaching semester. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 470 - Seminar, Observation and Student Teaching (2 semester hours) .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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MUS 463 - Recital (0 semester hours) Semester Hours: 0
Recitals must be at least twenty-five minutes of music of upper intermediate and/or advanced literature, preferably representing a diversity of styles. The recital may be given and planned with another music student, who is also giving a degree recital, but also may be performed independently. All recital planning must include invitations, advertisement, programs, stage reservations and stage crew, a recital hearing, a recital evaluation committee, a dress rehearsal, and reception.
Pre-requisites: Permission from applied lesson adjunct/professor. Typically given during the junior and/or senior years.
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MUS 480 - Special Topics in Music Semester Hours: 3
Offered on a seminar basis. The subject covered varies according to the needs and interest of students who may wish to enroll. The course is open to students in any major.
Pre-requisites: consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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MUS 490 - Independent Study in Music Semester Hours: 3
Offered on an independent research basis. The subject covered varies according to the needs and interests of students who may wish to enroll. The course is open to students in any major.
Pre-requisites: consent.
Offered: Fall or Spring.
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Nonprofit Organization Management (NPO) |
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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.
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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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.
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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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.
Offered: alternating semesters in the Evening, Weekend, Online program.
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NPO 410 - Internship in Nonprofit Management Semester Hours: 3
A contracted 150-hour internship with a nonprofit organization engages the student in at least three dimensions of nonprofit organization management.
Pre-requisites: none.
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NPO 480 - Special Topics in Nonprofit Organization Management Semester Hours: 3
An opportunity to study topics of special interest and importance.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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Philosophy (PHI) |
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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.
Offered: occasionally.
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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.
Offered: occasionally.
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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.
Offered: occasionally.
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PHI 280 - Special Topics in Philosophy Semester Hours: 3
A seminar on a specific topic or problem in philosophy selected on the basis of student and faculty interest.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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PHI 490 - Independent Study in Philosophy Semester Hours: 3
Supervised independent study of a major philosopher or philosophical movement. Reading in primary and secondary sources and regular consultation with instructor, culminating in a research paper.
Pre-requisites: consent.
Offered: Fall or Spring.
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Physics (PHY) |
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PHY 100 - The Physical World Around Us Semester Hours: 4
Designed for the non-science major and cannot be used to satisfy the requirements of a Biology major or minor. Topics selected from the disciplines of geology, physics and astronomy. The laboratory includes experiments in mechanics, electricity, heat, magnetism and optics.
Pre-requisites: GEN 102 - Mathematics Workshop .
Offered: occasionally.
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PHY 200 - Celestial Systems (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
This course will focus on the processes throughout the universe. The formation and cycles of planets, solar systems, galaxies, and stars will be discussed. The physical laws that govern the motions and interactions between celestial bodies will also be covered. The laws of Kepler’s planetary motion, Newton’s laws of motion, optics and the properties of waves will be covered in lab.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: occasionally.
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PHY 211 - General Physics I (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
The fundamental principles and phenomena of mechanics, heat, waves, motion and sound. The course includes a laboratory.
Pre-requisites: MAT 162 - Pre-Calculus or equivalent.
Offered: Fall.
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PHY 222 - General Physics II (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
The basic laws and phenomena of electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics. This course includes a laboratory.
Pre-requisites: PHY 211 - General Physics I (4 semester hours) or equivalent.
Offered: Spring.
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PHY 251 - Physics I (4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 4
Investigates the fundamental concepts of motion, energy and waves. Special emphasis will be given to a theoretical approach and problem-solving in both lectures and labs.
Pre-requisites: MAT 231 - Calculus I (4 semester hours) , or concurrent registration and consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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PHY 480 - Special Topics in Physics (3-4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 3-4
Directed study of a topic in physics of either comprehensive or specialized nature. With the consent of the instructor, the course is open to juniors and seniors in any major and is intended for both science majors seeking specialization in such topics as atomic, nuclear, solid state or mathematical physics; and for non-science majors seeking a broad view of contemporary or classical physics and astronomy.
Pre-requisites: consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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PHY 490 - Independent Study in Physics (3-4 semester hours) Semester Hours: 3-4
A supervised independent study of a major topic of interest to both the student and the sponsoring instructor. Open to students in all disciplines. Extensive reading in primary and secondary sources and regular consultation with the instructor, culminating in a research paper.
Pre-requisites: junior standing and consent.
Offered: occasionally.
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Political Science (POL) |
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POL 221 - American Government I Semester Hours: 3
The concepts of government and politics, as seen by philosophers and political scientists. A study of the federal system, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights. An examination of the three branches of government, in order to understand their strengths and weaknesses in the American political system.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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POL 231 - American Government II Semester Hours: 3
Voting behavior and the political process in the United States. An in-depth examination of state and local governments in order to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the American federal system.
Pre-requisites: none.
Offered: Spring.
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POL 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.
Offered: Fall, odd years.
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POL 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.
Offered: Fall, even years.
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POL 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.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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POL 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.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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POL 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.
Offered: Spring, odd years.
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Psychology (PSY) |
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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: GEN 100 - College Writing Workshop .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
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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 .
Offered: Fall.
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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.
Offered: Fall.
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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.
Offered: occasionally.
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PSY 227 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Semester Hours: 3
The cultural forces across the globe that influence human behavior and social relationships are examined in the context of psychological, sociological, and ecological research. Using a comparative approach, the predominant modes of human activity (e.g., social interaction, problem solving, emotional experiences, communication, perceptual abilities) are examined in relation to the many cultural contexts in which humans exist.
Pre-requisites: none.
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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.
Offered: Fall.
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PSY 280 - 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, and human sexuality.
Pre-requisites: will be announced in conjunction with topic selected.
Offered: occasionally.
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PSY 282 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Hours: 3
An application of the principles of psychology to the workplace. Based on the science and theories of human behavior, this course emphasizes the enhancement of organizations through maximizing the performance of employees. Topics include: construction of job descriptions, interview techniques, evaluating letters of recommendation, developing training programs, measurement of job satisfaction, leadership and empowerment skills, stress management, and other concepts crucial to a successful work environment.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology or any BUS course.
Offered: Spring, even years.
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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 .
Offered: Fall.
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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, biopsychosocial, and scientific contexts.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology .
Offered: Fall.
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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, psychological, 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.
Offered: Fall.
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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, the ability to generalize, 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.
Offered: Spring.
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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 .
Offered: Fall.
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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 .
Offered: occasionally.
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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 .
Offered: Spring.
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PSY 375 - Field Experience in Psychology for Education Majors (1 semester hour) Semester Hours: 1
A practicum in which students work in a school district setting under the supervision of a school psychologist. The student will spend 35 hours observing and working in such areas as M-team and building consultation team meetings, child find screening, work with exceptional education students, testing, kindergarten screening, meetings with psychologists, and other duties that accompany the responsibilities of a school psychologist.
Pre-requisites: junior standing or above, completion of a minor in psychology and admission to the Education Program.
Offered: as needed.
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PSY 381 - Counseling: Methods and Ethics Semester Hours: 3
This course provides the opportunity to study the therapeutic relationship and to learn, practice, and apply the basic skills of interviewing and counseling adult clients. We will explore the foundations of therapeutic goal setting and behavior change. The role of ethics in counseling will be discussed as we study The American Psychological Association Ethics Code and the American Counseling Association Ethics Code, especially the topics relevant to the provision of counseling services, the counselor-client relationship, and the identification and resolution of ethical dilemmas. This course will be a combination of discussion and experiential exercises.
Pre-requisites: PSY 321 - Personality Theories or consent.
Offered: Spring.
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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 Cooperative Education & Career Readiness Office.
Pre-requisites: junior standing or above and consent of the Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Education.
Offered: as needed.
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PSY 403 - Psychology and Film Semester Hours: 3
This course investigates the application of specific psychological theories and research to popular films. Viewing of each film will be preceded by presentation/discussion of two or three journal articles or book excerpts relevant to the film. After each film, class discussion will identify how accurately the film represented the current state of knowledge about that topic.
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology .
Offered: occasionally.
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PSY 405 - Child Psychopathology 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 .
Offered: Fall.
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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.
Offered: Spring.
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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: PSY 200 - General Psychology or BIO 111 - Life Sciences I (4 semester hours) and limited to Psychology or Biology minors or majors of junior or senior standing, or by consent.
Offered: Fall.
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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 200 - General Psychology and limited to Psychology majors or minors of junior or senior standing, or by consent.
Offered: Spring, odd years.
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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, 2006).
Pre-requisites: PSY 200 - General Psychology and junior standing or above.
Offered: Spring.
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PSY 422 - Counseling: Theories & Application Semester Hours: 3
This course provides a solid foundation in the cardinal theories of psychotherapy. The theoretical perspectives which will be considered are Psychodynamic, Adlerian, Person-Centered, Behavioral, Cognitive, Feminist-Multicultural, and Integrative. Students will learn the philosophical underpinnings and theoretical constructs, the mechanisms of change and the process of therapy, and effectiveness evidence for each of the perspectives. The theories will be applied in a very direct fashion as students use case vignettes to develop case conceptualizations, explain mental health assessments, to formulate treatment plans, and to write progress notes in accordance with each of the theoretical approaches.
Pre-requisites: PSY 321 - Personality Theories and PSY 372 - Abnormal Psychology .
Offered: as needed.
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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.
Offered: Spring.
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PSY 462 - Cognitive Psychology Semester Hours: 3
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: PSY 200 - General Psychology .
Offered: Spring.
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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 an APA-style research paper on a historical figure in the history of psychology.
Pre-requisites: GEN 112 - Composition II: Argumentation and Research ; limited to Psychology majors of senior standing.
Offered: Spring.
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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.
Offered: occasionally.
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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.
Offered: as needed.
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PSY 495 - Psychology Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior Thesis I , senior standing, and consent.
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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.
Offered: Fall.
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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.
Offered: Spring.
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REL 132 - Religious Diversity 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.
Offered: occasionally.
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REL 200 - Field Experience in Religion Semester Hours: 3
An introduction to the various aspects of the ministry, including worship, religious education, youth work, outreach, ministry to the sick, social concerns, and parish administration. The student will work under the supervision of a pastor or chaplain designated by the Religion faculty. Up to eight hours of work on location per week is expected. Additional requirements include two book reports and a journal.
Pre-requisites: REL 122 - New Testament as a Call for Defiance and consent.
Offered: Fall or Spring.
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