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Physical Education
  

  • PHED 1060 - Weight Training

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course will teach students the proper use of weight equipment, safe lifting technique and skills, as well as develop an understanding of the major muscle groups and the importance of strength and conditioning programs. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) understand strength and conditioning principles, rules, techniques, terminology, use of equipment, safety precautions, and etiquette in the weight room; 2) demonstrate skill-oriented exercises relevant to strength training, health-related fitness, aerobic and anaerobic performance for specific muscle groups or whole body.
  

  • PHED 1070 - Beginners Swimming

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course will focus on the basic concepts and skills required of a novice swimmer. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) demonstrate proper alignment and propulsion while performing the prone glide, elementary backstroke, and backstroke each over a distance of 25 yards; 2) identify swimming terminology and water safety skills.
  

  • PHED 1071 - Intermediate Swimming

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHED 1070  or Faculty evaluation
    Requirements: Students must be able to float on his/her back for 1 minute as well as swim 25 yards continuously. This course is designed to teach intermediate level skills and fitness in swimming, which include, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and open turns. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) swim 100 yards using the proper stroke mechanics, body alignment, and propulsion for each of the following strokes: freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 2) identify swimming terminology and describe principles of hydrodynamics.
  

  • PHED 1080 - Fitness for Life Walking

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course focuses on individual improvement in cardiovascular fitness by regular and progressive walks. Distance and times for walks are gradually increased as the semester progresses. Students completing this course should be able to: 1) complete the 3 mile walk test at maximal effort and be rated in the “Fair” fitness category or above and 2) identify the health related benefits of fitness walking.
  

  • PHED 1090 - Cardio Kickboxing

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course will teach students the proper technique and fundamentals for cardio kickboxing and introduce them to a new form of lifetime aerobic activity, utilizing punches and kicks as well as improving their physical fitness. This course will also address all of the five components of fitness. Students completing this course should be able to: 1: perform moderate to high intensity cardio kickboxing movements including jab, cross, hook, upper-cut, side push kicks, back push kick, front kick and roundhouse.
  

  • PHED 1101 - Choices for Life

    (1) Credit Hours
    As a result of successful completing this course students should be able to: 1) Explain the inter-relationship between the eight dimensions of wellness. 2) Understand the risks and lifestyle behaviors that are related to chronic diseases. 3) Understand the benefits of physical activity and a healthy diet for protection against stressors and chronic diseases. 4) Understand the scope of stress and learn ways to manage certain stressor. 5) Understand the fundamentals of Nutrition and how food is related to lifestyle diseases. 6) Identify positive changes and choices one can implement to enhance healthy living. 7) Understand the mechanism of chemical addiction and its relation to alcoholism, the illegal, recreational and prescription drug addictions in current society. 8) Understand the major STD threats in the current society.
  

  • PHED 1102 - Physical Activities for Health and Well-being

    (2) Credit Hours
    This course provides an introduction into the components of fitness and their impact on health and wellness. It provides the theoretical framework for applications of aerobic and resistance training in a variety of populations (e.g. healthy college-aged students, those with disabilities, older adults, children). The class will also address nutritional requirements for fitness and the impact of fitness on mental health, as well as the use of sport psychology strategies for fitness goals. Course Objectives: Students taking this course will learn to: (1)Explain the five components of fitness and their impact on overall health and wellness (2)Explain proper techniques of aerobic and resistance training in various populations(3)Discuss principles and guidelines for practicing lifelong fitness in various populations (4)Explain the principles of building an effective physical training program in various populations (5)Discuss how exercise is a strategy for disease prevention and overall health in various populations (6)Explain the nutritional requirements for fitness (7)Discuss the effect of exercise on mental health (8)Discuss how sports psychology strategies can be used for disease prevention.
  

  • PHED 1120 - Introduction to Golf

    (1) Credit Hours
    A physical education course designed to teach the basic skills used to solve the many unique tactical problems found in the game of golf. Additional content will include safety, rules, etiquette, equipment, and the benefits of cardiorespiratory, muscular, and flexibility training for golf performance. An additional fee and student provided transportation will be required. Students are required to supply their own golf clubs which minimally must include a putter, pitching wedge, and short-mid irons (8, 7, 6, or 5). Students completing this course will be able to: 1) identify the origin of golf and basic equipment used in the game today (clubs, balls, and training aids); 2) demonstrate a variety of basic short game skills (putting, chipping, pitching, and sand play) and the full swing (using short to mid-irons); 3) analyze strengths and weaknesses of a full golf swing.
  

  • PHED 1130 - Basics of Hiking

    (1) Credit Hours
    An outdoor physical education course designed to teach the basic concepts and skills used in basic hiking. Additional content will include benefits, safety, equipment, etiquette and the translation/navigation of trail maps. An additional fee will be required and students must provide own transportation to local trails which are off campus.

Physical Science
  

  • PSCI 1101K - Physical Science with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 0987  or MATH 0989 ; ENGL 0989  and ENGL 0999 
    Physical science is a general education course for non-science majors. It is a theme-based course with a menu of themes offered each semester. Physical Science courses do not need to be taken in sequence. Upon completion of this course students will: 1) Communicate scientific issues effectively in oral and written form; 2) Distinguish scientific studies from popular opinions by employing critical thinking skills and the scientific method; 3) Effectively collect, analyze and present data and correctly construct and interpret charts, graphs and tables to draw scientific conclusions; 4) Apply the fundamental concepts and methodologies of physics and/or chemistry to investigate a scientific theme.
  

  • PSCI 1102 - Physical Science

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 0987  or MATH 0989 , ENGL 0989  and ENGL 0999 
    Physical science is a general education course for non-science majors. It is a theme-based course with a menu of themes offered each semester. Physical Science courses do not need to be taken in sequence. Upon completion of this course students will: 1) Communicate scientific issues effectively in oral and written form; 2) Distinguish scientific studies from popular opinions by employing critical thinking skills and the scientific method; 3) Effectively collect, analyze and present data and correctly construct and interpret charts, graphs and tables to draw scientific conclusions; 4) Apply the fundamental concepts and methodologies of physics and/or chemistry to investigate a scientific theme.

Physics
  

  • PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113 
    An introductory course that will include material from Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Algebra and trigonometry will be routinely used. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of 1-D and 2-D Kinematics; (2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Newton’s Laws as applied to both linear and circular motion; (3) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Work, Energy, and Power; (4) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of the Laws of Conservation of Energy and Linear Momentum; (5) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Torque and Elasticity; (6) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; (7) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113  and either PHYS 1111K  or PHYS 2211K  with grade of C or better
    An introductory course that will include material from Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, and Waves. Algebra and trigonometry will be routinely used. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of electrostatic force, field, potential energy and potential for point charges; (2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of DC circuits containing batteries, resistors, and capacitors; (3) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of magnetic forces and fields and induction; (4) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of ray and wave optics; (5) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; (6) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2200  
    An introductory course that will include material from Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Algebra, trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus will be routinely used. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of 1-D and 2-D Kinematics as applied to both linear and rotational motion; (2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Newton’s Laws as applied to both linear and rotational motion; (3) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Work, Energy, and Power; (4) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of the Laws of Conservation of Energy, Linear Momentum, and Angular Momentum; (5) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Simple Harmonic Motion; (6) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; (7) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2211K  and MATH 2210  with grade of C or better
    An introductory course that will include material from Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, and Waves. Algebra, trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus will be routinely used. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of electrostatic force, field, potential energy and potential; (2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of DC circuits containing batteries, resistors, and capacitors; (3) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of magnetic forces and fields and induction; (4) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of ray and wave optics; (5) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; (6) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 3000K - Modern Physics

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2212K ; or both MATH 2210  and PHYS 1112K  
    An intermediate physics course that covers modern topics in physics such as relativity, basic quantum mechanics and their applications to, for example, atomic physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, solid-state physics, or cosmology.  Algebra, trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus will be routinely used.  Upon complete of this course students will be able to: 1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of relativity; 2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of basic quantum mechanics; 3) Apply quantum mechanics principles to the physics of the atom; 4) Apply quantum mechanics principles to nuclear and particle physics; 5) Apply quantum mechanics principles to condensed matter physics; 6) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; 7) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 3010 - Statics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2210  and PHYS 2211K  both with a minimum grade of C
    Apply fundamental rigid-body mechanics concepts to solve equilibrium and force-balance problems for single and assembled rigid bodies; isolate rigid bodies and to draw clear and appropriate free body diagrams; apply skills in mathematics and physics to solve engineering mechanics problems; identify appropriate supports and static knowns and unknowns in both 2D and 3D structures; and apply the appropriate principles to the solution of equilibrium and force-balance problems for single and assembled rigid bodies.
  

  • PHYS 3200 - Introduction to Electrodynamics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2212K  or both PHYS 1112K  and MATH 2210 
    Introduction to electrodynamics includes abstract approaches to electrodynamics and more advanced methods of analysis and mathematics. The latter include computational approaches to solving problems. Upon completion of this course the student will: 1)Demonstrate a mathematical and conceptual knowledge of electrodynamics at an intermediate level; 2) Apply mathematical and computational methods to solve intermediate level electrodynamics problems; 3) Demonstrate knowledge of several applications and theoretical development of electrodynamics and classical field theory.
  

  • PHYS 3210 - Dynamics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 3010  with a minimum grade of a C
    Co-requisite: MATH 3100 
    Particles and rigid bodies that are moving with respect to a reference system. Kinematics deals with motion in terms of displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Kinetics includes the effect of forces on particles and bodies. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: describe the linear, circular and general motion of particles; compute the kinematics of particles due to forces; describe the linear, circular and general motion of rigid bodies; and compute the kinematics of rigid bodes due to forces.
  

  • PHYS 3500 - Biological Effects of Radiation

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 1112K  or PHYS 1112K 
    An introduction to the concepts of radiobiology. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to (1) solve modern physics concepts of electromagnetic radiation, Compton effect and photoelectric effect; (2) describe the radiation response of cells and tissues; (3) explain and justify radiation effects on humans; and (4) demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety protocols and standards.
  

  • PHYS 3710 - Electric Circuits

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2212K  with a minimum grade of a C
    Co-requisite: MATH 3100 
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Analyze a DC resistive circuit using Kirchoffs Laws, Thevenins Law, Superposition, Nodal and Mesh Analysis and Nortons Theorem; (2) Determine the optimum size resistive device for maximum power transfer between circuit elements; (3) Determine the response for a RC and RL Network; (4) Determine the response for a RLC network; (5) Determine the complex response of elements in an AC steady state circuit; (6) Determine power dissipated by elements in an AC circuit; (7) Correct the power factor in a RLC AC network; and (8) Determine the power being dissipated in a Y or delta-configuration.

Political Science
  

  • POLS 1101 - American Government

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 0989  
    Covering the essential facts of national government in the United States, with some attention given to state government, including the State of Georgia, this course satisfies state law, requiring examination on United States and Georgia Constitutions.
  

  • POLS 1101H - Introduction to American Government Honors

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 0989  if applicable.
    Co-requisite: Enrollment in the GGC First Year Honors Experience or Honors Program; or, permission of the Dean of Liberal Arts and the Director of the GGC Honors Programs
    Covering the essential facts of national government in the United States, with some attention given to state government, including the State of Georgia, Political Science 1101-Honors satisfies state law, requiring examination on United States and Georgia Constitutions. This course offers an integrated educational experience providing you with opportunities where applicable to explore the meanings of and develop abilities related to the four core values espoused by the college and our Honors Programs: leadership, creativity, service, and scholarship. In part, this means that Political Science 1101-H consistently will challenge you and offer you learning opportunities that fully support the College’s Vision and Mission via the promotion of a dynamic learning community.
  

  • POLS 2101 - Introduction to Political Science

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101 
    This course is an introduction to the Political Science fields of Political Theory, Comparative Politics and International Politics.
  

  • POLS 2201 - State and Local Government

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  
    Covering the essential facts of state and local government and politics in the United States, this course places particular emphasis upon the Constitution and the government of the State of Georgia.
  

  • POLS 2280 - Research Methods in Political Science

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 2101  or permission of the instructor
    This course provides an introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry in Political Science.
  

  • POLS 2401 - Current Global Issues

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 0989 
    This course will explore the global dimensions of contemporary political and social issues, including terrorism, foreign aid, health and population concerns, environmental challenges, international trade, ethnic conflict and genocide.
  

  • POLS 2601 - Introduction to Public Administration

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101 
    This course is a survey of the field of American public administration. It is designed to provide students with a general overview and introduction to the development, concepts, facts, functions and generalizations concerning the public administration system in the United States. It includes the study of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government, governmental agencies, non-governmental agencies, non-profit agencies and their interconnection in the policymaking and policy implementation process.
  

  • POLS 3020 - Environmental Law

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102   with a “C” or better.
    Cross-listed with: ESSS 3020  
    This course examines the principal federal environmental statutes and related legal authorities.  Additional emphasis is given to variation in state law.  The course also examines the environmental rule making process by administrative agencies.  Finally, attention is given to administrative and judicial enforcement and adjudication.
  

  • POLS 3100 - Comparative Politics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    An introduction to the comparative approaches for the study of politics, focusing on patterns of development and change in contemporary political systems. Georgia Gwinnett College 2011-2012 Catalog, p. 231
  

  • POLS 3200 - Comparative Legal Systems

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course compares the development, structure and processes of the world’s major legal systems from a global perspective, including common law, civil (code) law, religious and socialist legal systems and customary dispute resolution in traditional societies. The course explores the roles of a country’s economic and political structures, culture and religion in administering justice.
  

  • POLS 3350 - US Foreign Policy

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course examines the actors, concepts and policies in the development of U.S. Foreign. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationships the U.S. has with the world.
  

  • POLS 3400 - International Relations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course is an examination of the concepts and theories of international relations.
  

  • POLS 3450 - Modern Political Theory

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    A survey of the historical writings of political thought from Hobbes to Marx.
  

  • POLS 3550 - Public Policy Process

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    Examination of the major theoretical approaches to the study of public policy at all levels of government. The course focuses on critical elements of the policy process such as the definition of public problems, agenda setting, policy formulation, policy implementation, oversight and policy change. Selective public policy issues will also be examined in detail.
  

  • POLS 3600 - Content Methods

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of the following courses: EDUC 3300  and EDUC 3350 . In addition, students must have successfully completed POLS 2280 .
    This course will focus on methods for implementing student-centered instruction in Political Science. Special emphasis will be placed on the particular ways of knowing associated with the study of Political Science and incorporating these ways of knowing into learning activities for secondary students. Candidates will design, implement and assess learning activities for secondary students. A field component accompanies this course.
  

  • POLS 4000 - International Organizations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and, ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course is designed to acquire an understanding of the ways in which international organizations function. Attention is devoted to both global and regional organizations and to organizations with both broad and narrow functional mandates.
  

  • POLS 4001 - International Development

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will introduce students to various approaches to international development, focusing on a variety of experiences of countries in the Global South. The course will explore several themes concerning international development, including foreign investment, women’s issues, international trade, global inequality, the role of international organizations and corruption.
  

  • POLS 4040 - Comparative Foreign Policy

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course examines the actors, concepts and policies in the development of foreign policy from a comparative perspective.
  

  • POLS 4125 - Georgia Politics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will examine state and local government in the state of Georgia using both case study and comparative approaches.
  

  • POLS 4160 - American Judicial Process

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will examine the structure and organization of state and federal courts, the selection of judges, judicial reasoning and decision making, the powers of the courts and the impact of the courts on American government and society. A basic theme of this course is that courts, as governmental institutions, must be understood in light of their relations with other institutions of government and with the general public.
  

  • POLS 4170 - Congress

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    An examination of the role of Congress in the American political system from both institutional and behavioral perspectives.
  

  • POLS 4180 - The Presidency

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will examine the constitutional, institutional and personal powers of the president and the political role of the president.
  

  • POLS 4220 - Topics in Comparative Politics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    The course provides intensive examination of current political problems in Comparative Politics. Topic may vary each time course is offered. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.
  

  • POLS 4230 - Topics in American Politics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 2101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade “C” or better; or permission of the instructor
    This course provides intensive examination of current political problems in American Politics. Topic may vary each time course is offered. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.
  

  • POLS 4240 - Topics in International Relations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 2101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade “C” or better; or permission of the instructor
    This course provides an intensive examination of current political problems in International Relations. Topic may vary each time course is offered.
  

  • POLS 4350 - Criminal Law

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100 , ENGL 1102 , CJCR 3200  with a grade of C or better
    Cross-listed with: CJCR 4350  
    An examination of the substantive criminal law, its origin and sources, the elements of crime, and modifying circumstances and defenses.  Also discussed are offenses against the person and property, those offenses involving specific intent, public welfare offenses, and the role of legal support staff in criminal litigation.

    Credit will be issued for either POLS 4350 or CJCR 4350

     

  

  • POLS 4390 - Legal Writing and Research

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    In this course, students will learn the tools and methods of legal research and writing. The course covers methods for locating and analyzing statutory and case authorities and writing legal memoranda, correspondence and briefs in trial court and appellate contexts. In addition, students will practice identifying issues in client interview settings and articulating legal issues in simulated appellate arguments.
  

  • POLS 4400 - International Law

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    Law among states in peace and war. Historical background and political foundations of international law. The influence of judicial decisions, international courts and organizations, treaties and practices of states upon the growing body of international law.
  

  • POLS 4425 - Political Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will explore the Alternative Dispute Resolution spectrum and political negotiation strategies.
  

  • POLS 4460 - US Security Studies

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will analyze the most important challenges and threats to U.S. national security that have emerged in the Post-Cold War era. In addition, the course will attempt to assess the implications of these challenges for US foreign policy in the contemporary global environment.
  

  • POLS 4480 - Practicum in ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    In this course, the student will examine the theoretical foundations of conflict resolution and apply the negotiation skills and mediation framework in simulations. The applied setting is designed to meet the Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Program.
  

  • POLS 4490 - Senior Seminar

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior Status (90 hrs) and 30 hours of 3000-4000 level Political Science Courses, or permission of instructor
    In this course, the student will synthesize the various theoretical foundation courses and applied field studies from their political science curriculum. Special attention will be placed on the application of political science skills.
  

  • POLS 4700 - Constitutional Law: Powers of Government

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course addresses questions concerning the role of the Supreme Court in resolving legal problems that arise under our fundamental law, as well as issues concerning the Constitution’s distribution of power between the national and state governments and among the branches of the national government.
  

  • POLS 4720 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  (with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor)
    Cross-listed with: CJCR 4720 
    This course focuses on constitutional protections of liberty and equality, including protections that stem from principles of substantive and procedural due process. Subjects typically covered in the course include equal protection, freedom of expression, rights to privacy, the right to free exercise of religion and the prohibition of laws respecting an establishment of religion.
  

  • POLS 4989 - Directed Research

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 2101  and permission of instructor based on discipline approval
    A pre-approved research based experiential activity in the field of political science with meaningful service to the field. The experiential activity shall include a presentation of original research to an establish audience. The research project must be designed with the instructor and approved by the discipline in the semester prior to enrollment. The project must consist of no fewer than 90 hours of supervised research. Students will be expected to establish learning outcomes that coincide with the discipline’s program goals and prepare written research assessment paper that demonstrates learning objectives. POLS 4998 may count as POLS 4999 in the program of study.
  

  • POLS 4990 - Internship in Political Science

    (3-6) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior status (90 hours) and 30 hours of 3000-4000 level Political Science courses, or permission of instructor
    A practical work-place activity in the field of political science. The internship shall be 120 service hours in the field for a 3 credit course and 240 hours of service for 6 credits. The student must be pre-approved by the discipline in the semester prior to enrollment. Student will be expected to produce a quality research assessment of the experience.

Psychology
  

  • PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 0989  
    This course surveys the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to biological psychology, human development, learning memory, social psychology, personality, abnormal behavior, and therapy.
  

  • PSYC 2010 - Writing in Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102  
    Co-requisite: ENGL 1102  
    The purpose of this course is to improve your writing skills. The emphasis of this course is on writing for psychology papers. Attention will be paid to mastering the APA style. In addition, you will learn how to identify a topic for research, use online search engines to locate empirical articles for review, research and analyze empirical articles and compose a written review of literature.
  

  • PSYC 2400 - Abnormal Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  
    This course explores the field of abnormal psychology. Abnormality will be presented through socio-historical and cultural contexts. The course will examine several theories of abnormality and the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of major psychological disorders. In addition, the course will explore research issues related to disorders and treatments. The course will also present legal and social issues in the field of mental health.
  

  • PSYC 2500 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 
    This course provides a general introduction to the field of developmental psychology. We consider four major areas of development - physical, cognitive, emotional, and social - from conception to death. The course emphasized the interconnections of all facets of development and the strong interconnections between the individual, his or her family, and the social world that provides a niche for development. Attention is given to normative development as well as to the diversity of individual patterns of growth. Diversity of social contexts for development is also emphasized. The course will pay special attention to those factors within the individual and the social context that promote healthy and competent growth and development.
  

  • PSYC 3000 - Applications in Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010 ;
    The course is aimed at allowing students to further explore the relationship of both basic and applied psychology to their world. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to various individuals (guest lecturers) from community agencies, local and regional laboratories, and program directors who will engage students in dialogue about the role of psychology in discovery, applied and basic social problems, and clinical/medical applications.
  

  • PSYC 3020 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; MATH 1111  or MATH 1001  or higher
    This course is designed as an introduction to the descriptive and inferential statistical methods used in psychology and provides students with the basic tools for evaluating data from studies in the behavioral sciences. Topics include basic descriptive measures of central tendency and variability; hypothesis testing; testing for differences between means, and correlation and measures of association. The applications of basic statistical concepts is emphasized.
  

  • PSYC 3030 - Research Methods and Design

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3020 
    This course explores the basic elements of research methodology (including ethical practices) as they are applied in psychology. Both experimental and non-experimental methods of research will be examined. Students will conduct research of their own design and will communicate these results with their peers.
  

  • PSYC 3100 - Psychology of Learning

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 
    This course is a survey of the general learning principles that serve as the foundation of complex human and animal behavior. Particular attention will be paid to the conceptual, methodological, and theoretical issues surrounding classical and operant conditioning, and observational learning. Additionally, students will be exposed to everyday applications of these principles in a variety of settings inside and outside the realm of psychology.
  

  • PSYC 3110 - Cognitive Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102  
    Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of how sensory input is transformed, reduced, elaborated, stored, recovered, and used. This course provides an in-depth exploration of classic and contemporary theories of cognitive psychology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the various scientific methods that inform major information processing theories. Major topics include attention, mental representations, short-term and long-term memory, psycholinguistics, and judgment and decision making.
  

  • PSYC 3120 - Sensation & Perception

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3210  or PSYC 2200; PSYC 3100   or PSYC 3110 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    How organisms sense and perceive the environment. Topics discussed: anatomy and physiology of the sensory systems, types of stimuli affecting sensory systems and current knowledge and theories of our perceptual abilities.
  

  • PSYC 3130 - Cognitive Neuroscience

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010  or PSYC 2000; PSYC 3210  or PSYC2000;  PSYC 3100  or PSYC 3110 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    Cognitive neuroscience is the study of how the brain functions to produce complex human and animal cognition. After providing an overview of neuroanatomy and cognitive neuroscience methodology, specific research areas will be explored, including: sensation and perception, attention, learning and memory, cognitive control, and language. Students will be exposed to contemporary studies in these areas in addition to cases of brain injury so that students can appreciate the critical link between brain structure and function.
  

  • PSYC 3210 - Introduction to Neuroscience

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102  
    This course examines how the internal and external environments act upon the central nervous system to produce perceptions, control body functions and generate behavior. Basic principles of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurochemistry are discussed to develop an understanding of how these brain properties underlie human thought, physiology and behavior. Topics include neural bases of action; reward and motivation; learning and memory; emotions; sleep and biological rhythms; and neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Both experimental and clinical data are considered.
  

  • PSYC 3220 - Comparative Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3210 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    The biological bases of human and nonhuman behavior, with emphasis on underlying physiological mechanisms and on the development, evolution and function of behavior. Laboratory/research experience is included.
  

  • PSYC 3301 - Social Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102  
    This course explores social behavior in casual and workplace environments. We cover topics like attitudes, love, conformity, helping, and aggression. Laboratory/research experience is included.
  

  • PSYC 3310 - Human Sexuality

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3301 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course examines the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of human sexual behavior. Theoretical and empirical findings, as well as current, personal, and social implications of human sexual behavior will be addressed. Topics include historical and international perspectives of human sexual behavior, variations in sexual behavior, deviance, social patterns, assessment and treatment of sexual disorders. The role of public policy and its legal implications will be covered.
  

  • PSYC 3330 - Psychology and Culture

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3301 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    The impact of culture on psychological processes and phenomena is examined. The universal human capacity for cultural adaptation and learning is investigated along with the effects of the major differences between the varying cultures of the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Cultural differences in basic psychological processes including development, emotion, cognition, psychopathology and morality are considered.
  

  • PSYC 3350 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2400  or PSYC 3301 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course will provide an overview of the field of clinical forensic psychology and the various ways in which psychology interacts with the legal system. This course will acquaint students with the substantive laws that are addressed in forensic evaluations (e.g., legal definitions of competency and criminal responsibility) and the ways in which forensic psychological practice may differ from general clinical practice (e.g., the importance of obtaining and evaluating third-party information when conducting forensic assessments). The nature and importance of relevant ethical principles governing the practice of psychology in relation to the legal system will also be discussed. Specific topics include psychological testimony, civil commitment, assessments of dangerousness, the rights of mentally disabled individuals, competency to stand trial, child custody disputes and assessment of psychological damages in civil litigation. The appropriate scope and limitations of psychological practice and techniques in relation to the legal system will be discussed throughout the course.
  

  • PSYC 3370 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3301 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course will provide an introduction to the methods, practice, research and theories used in industrial/organizational psychology. Individual, group, and organizational issues and their influences on effectiveness and productivity in the workplace will be addressed. Topics included selection, training, appraisal, job attitvudes, work motivation, leadership, job design, organizational culture, and work environment.
  

  • PSYC 3400 - Personality Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010 , PSYC 2500 
    The purpose of the course is to compare the contributions and limitations of major theoretical perspectives on social behavior and to learn about the nature of theory construction and theory-testing in psychology generally. Both general models and middle-level models of social behavior are reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of different models for different levels and different kinds of social-personality phenomena are highlighted.
  

  • PSYC 3410 - Psychopathology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010  or PSYC 2000; PSYC 2400  or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    The course provides an advanced study of several psychological conditions and their treatment. These include chronic mental illness, suicide, eating disorders and depression. We draw on an array of disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry and the history of medicine, social anthropology, feminist studies and cultural studies. We pay critical attention to the differing practices of producing knowledge and the different kinds of knowledge that result.
  

  • PSYC 3420 - Health Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010  or PSYC 2000; PSYC 3301 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course examines the biological, psychological, and sociological factors that influence health and well-being. The course will provide theoretical and empirical evidence that underlie prevention, intervention, and treatment of disease. This course will also cover individual differences, the effects of class and economic status, role of stress, lifestyle factors, environmental influences, and chronic illnesses. The role of complementary or alternative medicines, models of health care and health care systems and health policy included.
  

  • PSYC 3430 - Models of Psychotherapy

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSDYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2400 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors
    This course reviews major theoretical models of psychotherapy and examines how change occurs through psychotherapy. Models may include behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, interpersonal, feminist, person-centered, multicultural/integrative, and couples/family systems therapies. Empirically-supported treatments (ESTs) and controversies surrounding EST approaches will be addresses.
  

  • PSYC 3440 - Clinical Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2400 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors
    This course will present an introduction to clinical psychology by considering the scientific methods used in clinical psychology as well as descriptive, etiological and treatment perspectives on various forms of psychopathology and psychological dysfunction. Clinical psychologists often have a variety of professional roles and we will discuss some of the career paths that clinical psychologists follow, such as research, teaching, intervention and public policy. The required textbook for the course will provide you with an overview of the current research and theory on the causes, descriptions and treatments of different psychological disorders. Lectures, discussions and films will supplement the test, allowing for a more broad-based coverage of the material. Sections are a required part of the course and will allow for a more detailed examination of some of the topics. Laboratory/research experience is included.
  

  • PSYC 3500 - Educational Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010  or PSYC 2000; PSYC 2500 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course considers a particular application of the more important psychological principles to educational theory and practice. This course embraces a systematic study of the educable being, habit formation, phases of learning, intellectual and emotional growth and character formation. Individual differences, transfer of training, interest, attention and motivation, insofar as they influence the teaching process, will be included. Laboratory/research experience is included.
  

  • PSYC 3510 - Child Development

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010  or PSYC 2000; PSYC 2500 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course reviews the literature on child biological, motor, perceptual, cognitive (including intelligence), language, emotional, social and gender development. Child development history, theory and research strategies will be discussed, as well as the effect of family, peers, media and schooling.
  

  • PSYC 3520 - Adolescence

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010  or PSYC 2000; PSYC 2500 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    The course examines issues of adolescent development, experiences and contexts of adolescents’ lives today. The course examines theories, research and issues of adolescent physical, social-emotional and cognitive development and their reciprocal influences. We will look at a range of environments that influence (and are influenced by) adolescents; including peers, family, schools, work, media and community. Each area of development is viewed within the context of adolescents’ lives and using a bio psychosocial framework. Includes historical, demographic, cross-cultural and applied perspectives. Diversity issues such as culture, socio-economic class, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation are interwoven throughout the course. We will assess elements of the environment that can impact, impede, or facilitate the experiences of adolescents and their families. Opportunities exist for application of course information to both personal and professional contexts.
  

  • PSYC 3530 - Adult Development and Aging

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2010  or PSYC 2000; PSYC 2500 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course examines different issues related to early, middle and late adulthood. Emphasis will be placed on physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. Several topics will be addressed including memory, work, relationships and death. An examination of diversity issues as they relate to adult development and the aging process will be infused throughout the course.
  

  • PSYC 3540 - The Psychology of Gender

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; and either PSYC 2500  or PSYC 3301 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors
    This course examines research and theory on gender from developmental, evolutionary, and social psychological perspectives. We examine what it means to be male, female, or another gender. A number of topics related to gender will be covered, including but not limited to: gender differences; gender role socialization, gender identity development; and gender as a biological, psychological, and social construct. We will also consider applications of gender studies research to issue of family, work, relationships, and education. Gender cannot be studied without addressing the intersections of race and class. Thus, emphasis will be placed on appreciating and negotiating the diversity of experiences in gender construction and development.
  

  • PSYC 4110 - Memory

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3100  or PSYC 3110 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 
    The course will discuss human memory and explore the capabilities and limitations of our memory. Major phenomena, experimental procedures and theoretical models of human memory will be discussed.
  

  • PSYC 4190 - Special Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3100  or PSYC 3110 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 ; or by permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course is an in depth examination of a special topic in the area of Cognitive Neuroscience not normally covered in other psychology courses. Course content varies by semester and instructor but students will be notified before registration. Possible topics include: language, concepts and categories, reasoning and decision making, and cognitive gerontology.
  

  • PSYC 4200 - Behavioral Neuroscience

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3210  PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 
    The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to behavioral neuroscience. This includes a review of human brain anatomy, physiology and function with a focus on basic concepts of neural function, neurodevelopment and synaptic transmission. Primary literature will provide current and historical perspectives on experimental and clinical findings that contribute to our current understanding of nervous system function. Topics include hormones and reproductive behavior, sensory systems, sleep and biological rhythms, reward and motivation, mood, emotions and neurotechnological advances. Consideration of ethical issues surrounding neuroscience and its rapid advancements will allow immediate application of the content knowledge.
  

  • PSYC 4220 - Psychopharmacology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2400 ; PSYC 3210 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 
    This course examines the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of psychoactive drugs on consciousness and behavior. The course will provide a broad view of the impact of drugs (licit and illicit) on human behavior. The mechanism of drug action on the brain and neurological systems, patterns and causes of the use and abuse of drugs on individuals and in different cultures and societies will be addresses. Treatment issues, prevention models and drug policies will also be discussed.
  

  • PSYC 4301 - Advanced Social Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3301 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030  
    Advanced Social Psychology goes in-depth into theoretical conflicts of social behavior. Topics covered will include: 1) those involving individual processes in a social context, such as attitude formation, social perception, and the self; and 2) those involving interpersonal, group, and social processes such as attraction, conformity, altruism, and prejudice.
  

  • PSYC 4320 - Group Dynamics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3301 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030  
    Theory, research, and application of the social psychology of group formation, group structure, and group processes. Topics include, but are not limited to social identity, group decision-making, group performance, group conflict, leadership and followership, collective behavior, and intergroup relations.
  

  • PSYC 4380 - Psychology of Prejudice

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3301 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 
    The course will review classic and current literature from experimental social psychology pertaining to stereotyping and prejudice. Issues that will be covered include the functions and costs of stereotyping, the formation and maintenance of stereotypes and stereotype change. Recent research concerning the role of cognitive processes in intergroup perception will be emphasized. Students in this course will critically examine both classic and contemporary research on stereotyping and prejudice, with particular attention to how approaches to this kind of research have changed over the past 20 years. Class discussions will focus on what stereotypes are, how they develop and are perpetuated, what their consequences are - both for the stereotypes and for his/her target. We will consider the theoretical distinction between stereotypes and prejudice and discuss whether this distinction has meaning in real life. From there, we will consider how prejudice is studied and evidenced in today’s politically correct environment and how one attempt at a “solution” to prejudice (affirmative action) has turned out. The course will conclude with an exercise developed to help students respond to others’ use of stereotyping and prejudice - whether they themselves are targets or not.
  

  • PSYC 4390 - Special Topics in Social and Applied Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3301 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 ;
    This course is an in-depth examination of a special topic in the area of Social Psychology, not normally covered n other psychology courses. Course content varies by semester and instructor but students will be notified before registration. Possible topics include Social Cognition, Sports Psychology, Political Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Black Psychology, Psychology and the Legal System,
  

  • PSYC 4401 - Community Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 3301 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 
    The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the history, development and approaches of Community Psychology. It will focus on the relationship between the individual and the community to solve social problems. This course studies the issues and challenges associated with the development and assessment of innovative mental health intervention in community settings. Topics include the history of community health, multidisciplinary and multicultural participation, the development of health priorities in community settings and the role of partnership in program development.
  

  • PSYC 4410 - Psychological Assessment

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2400 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 
    This course introduces the conceptual, practical, ethical and legal issues related to psychological assessment. Topics include discussion of standards for testing (e.g., validity, reliability, norming, test development, avoidance of cultural bias) and general guidelines for selections of particular types of assessment methods for individuals (e.g., standardized test, direct observation, questionnaire, interview). Laboratory/research experience is included.
  

  • PSYC 4430 - Developmental Psychopathology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2400 ; PSYC 2500  ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030  
    This course emphasizes an empirically-based developmental psychopathology perspective, with a focus on the biological and environmental risk and protective factors that shape abnormal and normal developmental trajectories. The course will consider genetic, biological, physiological, cognitive, socio-cognitive, socio-emotional, environmental, culture, and societal influences on human development. Of particular interest will be the associations between biopsychosocial risk factors and the development of resilience and psychopathology in children and adolescents. The class will devote considerable attention to family functioning and other interpersonal relationships as sources of risk. Within this developmental psychopathology framework, this course covers several psychological disorders that often first appear in childhood and adolescence, including developmental, behavioral, and emotional disorders. Treatment issues are also discussed.
  

  • PSYC 4490 - Special Topics in Clinical/Personality Psychology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2400 ; PSYC 3020 ; and PSYC 3030 ; or by permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
    This course is an in-depth examination of a special topic in the area of Clinical/Personality Psychology, not normally covered in other psychology courses. Course content varies by semester and instructor but students will be notified before registration. Possible topics include: Personality Disorders, Infant Mental Health, and Relationships Seminar: Interpersonal Theories & Therapies.
  

  • PSYC 4500 - Social and Moral Development

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2500 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030 
    In this course, students will be introduced to theory and research in social and moral development. We will examine the various processes of social, emotional, personality, and moral development in children and adolescents. The ways in which biology, culture, and the social context with these processes will also be examined.
  

  • PSYC 4510 - Culture and Ethnic Diversity

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2500 or PSYC 2300 or PSYC 3301 ; PSYC 3020 ; PSYC 3030  
    Social and behavioral science approach to understanding forces and ideas that have shaped the individual and collective experience of people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Several topics will be discussed including issues of race consciousness, identity, self-concept, language, public policy, and family relations.
  

  • PSYC 4525 - School Psychology


    Prerequisite: PSYC 1102 ; PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2010 ; PSYC 2400 ; PSYC 2500 ; PSYC 3020 , PSYC 3030 ; or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors
    School Psychology is the application of psychological theory to addressing the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs of students in schools (K-12). This course embraces a systematic study of the field of school psychology, including topics related to the history of school psychology, current topics in special education, the many roles of the school psychologist (pertaining to assessment, prevention/intervention, consultation, and research), ethics and legal matters, diversity, and the training and employment of school psychologists.
 

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