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PHYS 496 - Senior Seminar
Advanced study and research in selected topics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-3)
Permissions Required: Instructor
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PHYS 497 - Senior Seminar - Research
Individual research project conducted under the supervision of one or more faculty members. The student will present the results in a written report and orally before the department faculty and students. A continuation of PHYS 496 .
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 496 (minimum grade of C-)
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PHYS 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chair and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science
An introduction to the study of politics; an examination of the relationship of society and government; and a study of the nature of the state, of the forms of rule evolved from the past and of contemporary political systems.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS1
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PS 110 - U.S. National Government
A study of the policies, procedures, politics and problems of the U.S. national government.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS1
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PS 120 - State and Local Government
A study of the history, nature, organization and operation of state and local government in the United States.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS1
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PS 130 - Introduction to Environmental Policy
This introductory course examines the political and policy dimensions of environmental protection. Topics include ecology and normative assumptions; rationales for government intervention; political actors and institutions; policy analysis and change. The primary focus is domestic; coverage is expanded to assess global environmental issues, particularly in terms of cultural considerations; scientific determinants; and controversies related to risk assessment and scientific uncertainty.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 221 - Introduction to International Politics
This course will introduce key theories and concepts of international relations; examine the causes of war and the challenges to constructing peace; trace the origins and evolution of the modern state as the predominant actor in world politics; explore alternative actors to ‘states’ and the dynamics of ‘globalization’ through the lens of contemporary issues.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS1
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PS 241 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems
The nature of crime, the role of police, attorneys, courts and corrections in our criminal justice system.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS1
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PS 280 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
A comparative study of the political systems of selected modern states. An emphasis is placed on the historical, cultural, social and economic environments as well as on political structures, participation, policymaking and evaluating the effectiveness of political action.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS1
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PS 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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PS 300 - Religion and Politics
A comparative exploration of dominant and minority political interactions in social and cultural settings. This course examines how, and with what consequences, religion and politics interact as frameworks for freedom and oppression in Central America, Asia and the United States.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Cross Listed: This course is the same as RS 300 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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PS 302 - Topics in Courts and the Law
This course offers in-depth exploration of special topics in the study of courts and the law. Course content will vary. Specific topic will be announced by the instructor when the course is offered.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits provided the topics are different.
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PS 303 - Survey of Political Thought
A study of western political thought from pre-Socratic Athens to present. Readings in the works of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Luther, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and others.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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PS 307 - Public Policy Analysis
A detailed examination of public policy-making and administration in the American political system, which examines the major theories, concepts and methods used to study elements of the policy process, including agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation and change. Students will analyze policy across major areas and learn to utilize basic qualitative and quantitative tools of policy analysis.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 322 - International Political Economy
A study of the interplay of economics and politics in the world arena. The course covers a wide range of political and economic issues and concepts, and introduces students to the many players at the international level (financial institutions, multinational organizations, nation-states, etc.). The course also provides a theoretical background to issues of political and economic interaction at the international level.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 325 - Middle East Politics
An examination of the forces shaping the governments and politics of modern Arab states in North Africa and Southwest Asia, with emphasis on Islam, Islamist politics, regional geopolitics and current economic, natural resource and social issues affecting the Arab world.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 337 - U.S. Foreign Policy
A study of the United States’ foreign policy from the American Revolution to the present day, with emphasis on current policy and how it is made.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 340 - Constitution Law: Bill Of Rights
Rights of citizens as elaborated through the Bill of Rights and Fourteenth Amendment to include freedom of speech and press, freedom of religion, privacy, discrimination and criminal rights.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes:
Recommended for Political Science majors and advanced general students.
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PS 341 - Constitution Law: Federalism and Separation of Power
Powers and limitations of the national judiciary, Congress and the presidency. Course also addresses the relationship between the national government and state governments.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 372 - African Politics and Development
A general survey of the forces shaping the governments and politics of African nations. While the emphasis will be on sub Saharan Africa, Northern Africa will also be included in the course. Recent attempts at democratization, regional military conflicts, environmental challenges and the AIDS epidemic will all be covered in the course.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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PS 420 - Water Politics and Policy
A comprehensive overview of water politics and policy, including historical perceptions and development, Native Americans, ecology, and impending shortages. Focus is on the American West, yet international dimensions are included. Recurrent themes of misperception and misconstruction (both figurative and literal) will be evaluated. Ultimately, students will determine for themselves whether changes are necessary to prevailing water attitudes and uses.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 421 - The American Presidency
Study of the American presidency, including historical development and current structure, organization, behavior, processes and policy implications.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 422 - Legislative Process
Study of American legislatures at the federal and state level including structural, behavioral and policy implications of the legislative process in contemporary American government.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 423 - Philosophy of Law
Explores the debate about the role of the courts, the nature and limits of law and the meaning of concepts such as justice, liberty, morality and responsibility in a constitutional republic. The impact of judicial processes on this debate is analyzed.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 475 - Global Environmental Politics
This course will apply International Relations’ theories to the study of global environmental issues. It introduces key environmental issues, and analyzes the causes and risks of global environmental change and responses to it. It also emphasizes the historical development of international environmental politics and agreements, examines phases in the development of environmental regimes, and critiques these regimes.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 492 - Political Science Internship
Practical intern work at a local, state, or national governmental or other politics-related organization. Requires keeping a detailed journal and completing a substantial research paper.
Credits: 3-16
Prerequisites: PS 101 OR PS 110
Repeatable: This course is repeatable once for a maximum of 16 credits.
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PS 496 - Senior Research Seminar
This is the research capstone course for students majoring in political science. Seminar meetings focus on a review of appropriate research methods, key political science readings, and discussion of student research initiatives. Each student will design, carry out, and present a research project. The seminar also provides the vehicle for student learning assessment activities.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Political Science Major.
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PS 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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PSYC 157 - Introduction to Psychology
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including the concepts of learning, emotions, personality, psychotherapy, and the brain. Students will also learn about topics such as abnormal, social, developmental, and cognitive psychology.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS3
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PSYC 200 - Sophomore Seminar
This course introduces major theoretical perspectives within the field. Students learn APA style and how to use the PsycInfo database. Degree and career planning issues are discussed. Each student completes a departmental portfolio that will be revisited in the Psychology Senior Seminar course.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO1 course OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Psychology Major.
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PSYC 233 - Personality
This course provides an introduction to the major theories of personality, including psychoanalytical, learning, humanistic, biological, cognitive and trait theories. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of personality structure and the ways that personality is manifested in behavior.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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PSYC 254 - Life Span Human Development
This course applies psychological principles to human perspectives of development. The first portion of the course is devoted to studying principles, processes, theories and research methodology. The second part applies these concepts to each stage of the human life span from conception through aging and death and dying, with emphasis on child, preadolescent and adolescent development. Community resources are used for field trips, guest speakers, etc., throughout the second part of the course.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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PSYC 260 - Environmental Psychology
This course examines the relationship between human behavior and the environment in which it occurs. Both natural and built environments will be studied. Topics will include crowding, noise, climate, pollution, and disasters; aesthetics of place and landscape; the influence of historical period, culture and gender on perception of environment; cognitive mapping and wayfinding; territoriality and the psychology of environmentalism.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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PSYC 270 - Psychology of Gender
An investigation of women’s and men’s experience of gender as well as the ways that gender influences how people are perceived by others. We will explore a variety of explanations for the similarities and differences between females and males. These will include cultural, social, cognitive, developmental and biological approaches. The application of psychological theory to current gender issues will be considered. The course will include a critique of psychological theory and research on gender.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore standing
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PSYC 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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PSYC 300 - Methods of Inquiry
This course emphasizes qualitative research skills and methods of inquiry. Topics include case studies, observational methods, interview techniques, questionnaires and surveys. Students will also be exposed to information about self-assessment, creating and maintaining client files, confidentiality, legal concerns, minority and affirmative action issues, demographic trends and actuarial systems, agency policies, advocacy and interfaces of service agencies with other community resources. Students will learn inquiry and writing skills and hermeneutic research approaches via laboratory experiences, community agency activities and cross disciplinary collaborations. Methods of inquiry for use with culturally diverse groups will also be addressed.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 301 - Psychological Research Methods
Introduction to the basic assumptions, concepts and methodology of experimental and non-experimental psychological research. Includes critical evaluation of published research and discussion of research ethics. Each student designs, conducts, analyzes and reports in written and oral format an experimental research project.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 201 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 302 - Forensic Psychology
Examines the interaction of psychology and the law, especially the critical gap between psychological science and the legal system practice. Explores topics such as psychological testimony about insanity, competency to stand trial, eyewitness testimony, psychopathy, and criminal profiling. Students will also learn about and present various classic experiments in the emerging field of forensic psychology.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND one CO1 course OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ]. [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 305 - Psychology of Intuition
Students will study and write about the psychology and philosophy of intuition. This intensive interdisciplinary course applies the methods of psychological science with a cross-cultural approach to examine intuition. Students are expected to participate in an experiential exploration of intuition.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND one CO1 course OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ]. [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 325 - Group Dynamics
In this course we will explore the psychology of groups. Topics will include group structure, interpersonal communication, leadership and group decision making. Students will participate in a variety of group exercises and will relate their experiences to the theory and research of the field of group dynamics.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 327 - Physiological Psychology
This course provides a basic understanding of physiological mechanisms that influence behavior. Introductory neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropsychology will be presented. Neurotransmitter and endocrine influences on behavior will be discussed. Experiences include dissection and physiological modeling.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
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PSYC 330 - Animal Behavior
This course emphasizes the field of ethology. The course will describe the behavior of a wide range of animal species (including various insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals). Human behavior will not be emphasized. The course will require students to understand and implement various behavioral techniques such as estimation, classification, and analysis. Theoretical orientation will be based on historic ethological and evolutionary perspectives.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
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PSYC 340 - Creativity
An interdisciplinary inquiry course exploring biopsychosocial expressions of creative process through study of theory and applications to current social issues. Areas for exploration include the creative brain, paradigm shifts, the creativity of change, and specific student interest in creativity through movement, visual arts, improvisation, free writing and dialogue.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND one CO1 course OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 342 - Psychological Testing
This course introduces the area of psychological tests and assessments. The measurement concepts of reliability and validity are applied to the development and uses of intelligence tests, personality inventories, projective techniques, and career aptitude and interest scales. Students take, score, interpret and critically review examples of current psychological tests.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 233 AND PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
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PSYC 354 - Child Psychology
This course offers a more concentrated focus on child psychology than Life Span Human Development. It covers topics in developmental psychology including biosocial, socioemotional and cognitive growth. Current methods, theories and empirical findings on child development are examined focusing on child and adolescent psychopathology. The course explores how genetics, culture and parenting influence infancy, childhood and adolescence.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 254 AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 364 - Family Dynamics
This course examines empirical, clinical, applied, theoretical and policy issues concerning family life, family development and family dynamics. The course includes themes related to the changing concept of the family, family demography, family ethnicity and values, family functioning and selected therapeutic interventions. The principal focus may vary among themes of clinical family systems, family development and applied interventions with families.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 375 - Multicultural Psychology
This course will present an overview of multicultural viewpoints in developmental, clinical and research psychology. Predominant western Europe psychological theory will be compared and contrasted with thinking from non-Western constructs and ideology. Multiculturalism as a psychology of people will be explored from a global perspective and from the perspective of various ethnic and minority groups within the United States. Students will attempt to integrate culturally diverse thinking and research to explore ways to increase cultural sensitivity and tolerance of difference in community, workplace and human service contexts.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 383 - History of Psychology
Classroom activities make this course a hands-on experience. We focus on the people who have created clinical and experimental psychology, including Wundt, James, Skinner, Chomsky, Piaget, Freud, Jung, Erikson, Maslow, and Rogers, to name only a few. We also consider the systemic context within which different schools of thought emerged, which helps to integrate different areas of psychology.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND one CO1 course OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 387 - Abnormal Psychology
A study of historical, cultural, and contemporary approaches to understanding and treating psychopathology. Use of the DSM IV classification system is taught and case studies of psychopathology are analyzed.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 233 AND one CO1 course OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 393 - Health Psychology
A study of the specific educational, scientific, and professional contributions of the discipline of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, the identification of diagnostic correlates of health, wellness and illness, and the interaction of personal, interpersonal and community aspects of wellness. Topics include the biopsychosocial model, coping with stress and illness, the health care system and alternate methods of health care delivery.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND one CO1 course OR one CO2 course [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ] [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
Notes:
A non-Psychology major with a background in science welcome.
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PSYC 394 - Field School in Clinical Psychology
A one-month participation with a psychiatric team at a state hospital for mentally disturbed persons. Experiences include admission interviews, staffings, diagnostic techniques, treatment planning and implementation including occupational and recreational therapy.
Credits: 6
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
Permissions Required: Instructor
Notes:
Offered in the summer.
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PSYC 401 - Psychological Science: Topics
Advanced material in various areas of scientific psychology.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable once provided the topics are different.
Notes:
Satisfies Psychology “Science” course requirement.
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PSYC 402 - Psychological Practice: Topics
Advanced material in various areas of psychological practice.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
Repeatable: Students may repeat the course once for credit provided the topic is different on each occasion.
Notes:
Satisfies Psychology “Practice” course requirement.
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PSYC 406 - Case Studies in Neuropsychology
This course explores the world of cognitive neuropsychology by looking into true stories of individuals who have suffered brain injuries or disorders that lead to very specific deficits. Cases like these deepen our understanding of the inner workings of the human brain.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
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PSYC 425 - Social Psychology
This research-intensive course provides an introduction to the many ways in which our thoughts, emotions and behavior are influenced by the people around us. We will explore topics such as aggression, attitude change, group dynamics and self-presentation. Emphasis will be placed upon theories of social behavior and the scientific research that supports them.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
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PSYC 441 - Human Memory and Cognition
Principles of cognitive psychology explain how humans remember, learn, and think. Topics include attention, working memory as consciousness, autobiographical memory, remembering in infancy and childhood, semantic frameworks for learning, memory disorders and amnesias, problem-solving, creativity, and cognitive ways to improve learning, as well as the effects of emotion and trauma on memory for events. Class activities and demonstrations illustrate many concepts.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
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PSYC 444 - Evolutionary Psychology
Students in this course will examine the influence of evolutionary theory on the field of psychology. Students will review the historical impact of evolutionary theories upon societal values, practices, therapies, and our understanding of human nature. Contemporary findings in the area of behavioral genetics will be incorporated into a model of human nature.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
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PSYC 454 - Adolescent Psychology
Adolescence is a unique developmental time as children transition to adulthood. In this course, we focus on development from early adolescence to adulthood with an emphasis on current theory and research. We will cover many aspects of adolescence and emerging adulthood, including biological, cognitive, and social changes; family, peer and school influences; and both normative and problematic psychosocial development.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND PSYC 301 AND One CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ].
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PSYC 496 - Senior Seminar
Advanced study and research in selected topics.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Senior standing
Permissions Required: Instructor
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PSYC 498 - Senior Research/Thesis
Each student completes a quantitative research project, a qualitative research experience, a comprehensive literature review, or a community-based agency experience. The course provides students with an opportunity to pursue individual interests under the direct supervision of a member of the Psychology faculty.
Credits: 1-6
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Class Level Restriction: Senior standing
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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PSYC 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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RS 110 - Introduction to Christianity
This course will provide an introductory understanding of Christianity. It examines Christian theological traditions and their role in the history and development of Christianity. It considers the profound influence of Christian theological traditions in the shaping of Western culture, and in the larger world. It also considers how Christianity has been influenced by cultural forces.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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RS 172 - World Religions
A study of the nature and history of the major contemporary religions of the world.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: AH3
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RS 244 - Chinese Philosophy
This course investigates the distinctive character of classical Chinese thought, focusing on the three primary schools of philosophy, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. The theories of human nature, knowledge, and reality embraced by these philosophies, as well as their conceptions of ethics and politics, are examined and contrasted with rival Chinese systems and with Western philosophical views.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: AH3
Cross Listed: This course is the same as PHIL 244 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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RS 300 - Religion and Politics
A comparative exploration of dominant and minority political interactions in social and cultural settings. This course examines how, and with what consequences, religion and politics interact as frameworks for freedom and oppression in Central America, Asia and the United States.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Cross Listed: This course is the same as PS 300 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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RS 308 - Rise of Christianity
A study of the historical Jesus of Nazareth, Judaism, and first century Jewish Palestine under Roman domination. The development of Pauline Christianity and the struggle between orthodox and Gnostic Christians culminating in the final orthodox victory around 400 A.D. will be studied in depth.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Cross Listed: This course is the same as HIST 308 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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RS 360 - Philosophy of Religion
This course explores the problems raised by religion: Does God exist? Is it rational to believe in God? If God knows the future, are we free? Does the existence of evil disprove the existence of God? Can all religions be equally true?
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Cross Listed: This course is the same as PHIL 360 ; credit will only be given for one of these courses.
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RS 392 - Religious Studies: Topics II
This course offers in-depth exploration of topics in religious studies.
Credits: 3-4
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits provided the topics are different.
Notes:
Course content will vary.
Specific topics to be announced by instructor.
With the approval of the Coordinator, the course may be applied to the minor.
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RS 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson/Coordinator and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
This introductory course seeks to examine the extent to which the crisis of institutions creates personal problems in our everyday lives. Conversely, it will explore the degree to which our personal troubles foster institutional contradictions. The field of Sociology explores such topics as stratification, institutions, work and authority, criminology, the environment and health and welfare delivery systems.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS3
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SOC 200 - Social Change and Human Services
This course is designed to facilitate critical understanding of, and commitment to, processes of social change in modern society. Using historical and theoretical analysis of social change efforts, students are encouraged to embrace and develop models of change that take seriously the personal and social dimensions of human struggle. The role and responsibility of human service agencies in social change/community development is also considered.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes:
Field work is required.
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SOC 210 - Ethnography and Writing
This course emphasizes the interplay of ethnographic research, reading, and writing. Students will conduct and write an ethnography based on a course specific theme. This process will allow students to learn to synthesize and analyze their own and others’ research and learn to communicate this research to diverse audiences.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: CO2
Prerequisites: One CO1 course (minimum grade of C-) [Details: CO1 course list: COMP 126 , COMP 150 ].
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SOC 250 - Social Issues - Native Society
An examination of the social, political, and economic circumstances of both urban and rural native societies worldwide. Emphasis will be on the United States. Topics may include indigenous peoples in cities, tribal councils, environmental racism, criminal justice, social services, youth, international indigenous issues and networks.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 275 - Families and Marriage
This course explores issues relating to the multiplicities of marriage and family life in contemporary society. The course will examine social sources for changes in attitudes towards marriage and family and the societal and individual consequences.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 279 - Ethnicity Gender and Class in the Southwest
A descriptive analytic inquiry into the historical, social, and economic position of the Hispanics, Native Americans, and women of the Southwest.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
gtPathways: SS3
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SOC 280 - Pop Culture and Mass Communications
An inquiry into both the production and the consumption of popular culture. Attention will be paid to cultural power as a force for domination as well as a condition for collective affirmation and struggle. Topics include popular music, radio and television programs, news media, comic strips, and pulp fiction.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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SOC 300 - Theories of Social and Personal Life
This course will critically examine the classical and contemporary theories of self and society. The major paradigms of functionalism, Marxism, symbolic interactionism, structuralism, ethnomethodology, and critical and feminist theory will be evaluated.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 301 - Comparative Societies
A comparative study of the social structures of selected countries and regions within the first, second, and third worlds. Comparisons will be made of societies within selected regions as well as their relationships to U.S. society. Selected countries and regions will include: Cuba and the Caribbean, the Andean countries, China, Japan, etc.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable provided the topics are different.
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SOC 310 - Ecology and Society
This course will examine environmental issues and the natural world from a cultural and socioeconomic perspective. It will attempt to study the ideas, conceptions, practices, and beliefs that relate people to the land and their collective environment. Finally, it will look at environmental concerns from the perspective of workers, minorities, and rural and urban communities both in America and worldwide.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 311 - Ecology and Society Field School
This course offers a field experience in the relationship between people and the land. Students will work on farms and in the U.S. National Forest. They will meet with Anglos, Hispanics, and Native Americans in rural communities. One week will be spent in the National Forest learning to identify wildlife and its habitat.
Credits: 8
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SOC 315 - Field Methods
This course is part of the Sociology internship program where students will learn how to conduct literature reviews, collect statistical data, conduct interviews and analyze that data for a major paper.
Credits: 4
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SOC 318 - Worldviews and Ecology
This course critically compares and contrasts indigenous and modern worldviews with respect to ecological systems. Issues of water and food as well as connections among humans, animals, nature, and place will be explored. Reciprocity and subsistence versus surplus production and possibilities for socio-ecological sustainability or collapse will be discussed.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 320 - Community Service Practicum
This course provides the student with experience in applied sociology. Students will be involved in human services, applied social research or other activities approved by the advisor and practicum coordinator. The emphasis is on gaining experiential knowledge through active participation in sociological practice and sharing this in a classroom experience.
Credits: 1-16
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course may be taken for 1-8 credits per term and for a maximum of 16 credits.
Notes:
A maximum of 16 credits can be applied toward the major in Sociology.
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SOC 321 - Special Topics in Sociology
This course addresses topics of special interest to students in Sociology, Criminology or Ethnic Studies.
Credits: 1-6
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits provided the topics are different.
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SOC 330 - Mind, Self and Society
An examination into the ways in which society influences the self and the individual produces society. The relationship between consciousness and social structure will be discussed. Theoretical focus may include symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology and/or a Marxist perspective.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 340 - Religion and Social Life
An examination of, principally, contemporary religious phenomena from the viewpoint of social science. The course will also examine the significance of religious studies in the development of reasoning about society.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 345 - Art and Society
An inquiry into the relationship between any historically specific art and the social setting in which it was created. The idea that art is a way of seeing a world view or a theoretic, will be explored. The focus of the course may be literature, the visual arts, music, theater, or film.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 350 - Social Construction of Sexuality
This course will examine the cultural and institutional obstacles to intimacy. Class, gender, and race as historical categories will play their part in discussion and analysis. The idea that intimacy is something that only applies to romantic relations but not to larger social and community concerns will be examined.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 353 - Medical Sociology
A study of the social practices and beliefs that define and constitute the phenomena of health and illness. The current health care delivery system, including professional roles, patient participation, administration, medical education, and planning, will be critically reviewed, and alternatives will be explored.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes:
This course is recommended for Pre-Health as well as Social Science majors.
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SOC 361 - Deviance
An examination of the traditional versions of deviance followed by modern critiques that emphasize “labeling” and the more phenomenological approaches to understanding human conduct.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 362 - Criminology and Criminal Justice
An examination of the major “positivist” theories of crime and criminality (individual, familial, subcultural) followed by the modern critique of positivist criminology emphasizing the part played by the administration of criminal justice as an integral part of the characterizing and structuring of crime.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 363 - Youth and Crime
A review of contemporary thinking about youth and crime and the linkages between youth culture, crime and the administration of juvenile justice.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 375 - Sociology of Education
Study of the organization and practices of educational institutions and of the transformation these institutions are now undergoing. Special attention to the nature of these changes and their impact on the learning process as well as their consequences for the larger society will be explored.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 376 - Language and Social Behavior
A concentrated look at the social function of language use in society. The extent to which languages create social reality will receive scrutiny. Particular topics may include language and social class, language and sex, linguistic politics, language and culture, or language cognition and development.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 383 - Gender and Society
This course focuses on where American women in various class and ethnic categories stand in society now, compared not only to men but also to their mothers and grandmothers. It takes into account economic status, educational and job opportunities, family responsibilities, physical well-being and reproductive rights. It includes a significant portion of feminist theory, which serves as the vehicle for an ongoing analysis of the ways in which political, economic, and other social structures, as well as psychological factors such as gender attitudes, have historically affected the status of women.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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SOC 400 - Native American Law and Politics
A study of political and legal issues that involve American Indians from a historical and contemporary perspective.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Cross Listed: This course is the same as PS 400 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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