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PHED 101 - Integrative Fitness II 0.5 hour
Second 8 weeks class. This course utilizes the NIA Technique, a mind-body approach to whole body aerobic fitness. The NIA Technique, Neuromuscular Integrative Action, is a movement form that combines Eastern and Western concepts and theories blending tai-chi, tae-kwondo, Aikido, Jazz, Duncan Dance, modern dance, Yoga, Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique.
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PHED 108 - Beginning Weight Training and Conditioning I 0.5 hour
1st eight weeks. An activity class designed to improve total fitness through weight training and aerobic activity.
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PHED 109 - Beginning Weight Training and Conditioning II 0.5 hour
2nd eight weeks. An activity class designed to improve total fitness through weight training and aerobic activity.
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PHED 110 - Yoga 0.5 hour
An activity class designed to teach the basics of yoga practice to develop lifelong strength and flexibility.
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PHED 111 - Beginning Tennis 0.5 hour
An activity class designed for the individual who wants to learn a lifetime activity.
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PHED 112 - Indoor Racquet Sports 0.5 hour
A lifetime activity class (Badminton).
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PHED 113 - Recreational Volleyball 0.5 hour
An activity class designed to teach the basics of recreational volleyball.
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PHED 114 - Advanced Lifesaving 0.5 hour
A Red Cross certified course for people interested in lifeguarding.
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PHED 115 - Outdoor Recreation 0.5 hour
An activity class focusing on outdoor lifetime activities.
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PHED 116 - Cardiorespiratory Fitness I 1 hour
An activity class designed to introduce and improve the cardiorespiratory fitness and understanding of the student.
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PHED 120 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning 2 hours
Provides students the advanced knowledge of the concepts, application, techniques and program design of strength and conditioning.
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PHED 130 - Personal Training and Sports Nutrition 2 hours
Provides students with the basic knowledge of personal training and the nutritional needs for all levels of athletes. Prerequisite: PHED 120 .
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PHED 140 - First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 2 hours
American Red Cross certification: basic first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
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PHED 150 - Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 hours
Introduction to fundamentals of care and prevention of athletic injuries and athletic training.
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PHED 350 - Advanced Care, Prevention, and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses 3 hours
In-depth study of athletic-training techniques and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Prerequisite: PHED 150 .
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Physics (PHYS) |
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PHYS 108 - Physical Science Survey 3 hours
Examination of the physical world and its underlying scientific principles. Cross-listed as CHEM 108 . Prerequisite: MATH 106 or higher. G.E.
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PHYS 108L - Physical Science Survey Laboratory 2 hours
Laboratory experience to complement PHYS 108 . Crosslisted as CHEM 108L . Prerequisite: CHEM 108 /PHYS 108 or concurrent enrollment. PHYS 108 must be completed before PHYS 108L can be used for G.E. credit. G.E.
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PHYS 111 - College Physics I 3 hours
First of a two-part algebra-based college physics sequence. Topics include: linear, circular and rotational motion; statics, elasticity, vibrations, waves and sound. Students majoring in Chemistry must earn a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or MATH 170 or MATH 180 . G.E.
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PHYS 111L - Physics I Laboratory 2 hours
Laboratory experiences to complement PHYS 111 . Students majoring in Chemistry must earn a grade of C or higher. Prerequisites: MATH 150 or MATH 170 or MATH 180 ; PHYS 111 (may be taken concurrently). G.E. when taken with PHYS 111 . $40 lab fee.
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PHYS 112 - College Physics II 3 hours
Second of a two-part algebra-based college physics sequence. Topics include: fluids, electricity, thermodynamics, magnetism, optics, modern physics and astrophysics (optional). Students majoring in Chemistry must earn a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite: PHYS 111 .
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PHYS 112L - Physics II Laboratory 2 hours
Laboratory experiences to complement PHYS 112 . Students majoring in Chemistry must earn a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite: PHYS 111 . $40 lab fee.
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PHYS 211 - Calculus-Based Physics I 5 hours
First part of a two-part calculus-based college physics sequence. The course covers the following major areas of physics: linear, circular and rotational motion; statics; elasticity; vibrations; waves and sound. Prerequisite: MATH 201 . $40 lab fee.
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PHYS 212 - Calculus-Based Physics II 5 hours
This is the second of a two-part calculus-based college physics sequence. The course covers the following: electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics and astrophysics (optional). This course includes laboratory experiences based on the above topics. Prerequisite: PHYS 211 . $40 lab fee.
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PHYS 401 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry/Chemistry Physics 3 hours
Introduction to physical principles underlying chemical science. Topics include kinetic thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and quantum mechanics. Cross-listed as CHEM 401 . Prerequisites: CHEM 112 , MATH 201 , PHYS 111 or PHYS 211 , PHYS 112 or PHYS 212 (may be a corequisite).
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Political Science (POSC) |
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POSC 111 - American National Government 3 hours
Survey of the American political system, with emphasis on the Constitution, governmental structure, the political process and the economic system. G.E.
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POSC 215 - State and Local Government 3 hours
To survey American governments on the sub-national level to increase awareness of the impact those governments have over citizens’ lives.
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POSC 233 - Topics 1-3 hours
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POSC 233 - Topics: Mock Trial 1 hour
Available to members of the Columbia College Mock Trial Team. Requires participation beginning in the Fall when the team begins preparing the case through the end of the mock trial season. Cross-listed as CJAD 233 . Course may be repeated five times for a total of six semester hours. Prerequisite: must be a full-time Columbia College student.
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POSC 255 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 256 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 257 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 280 - American Political and Social Thought 3 hours
American political thought from the colonial period to the present using writings of notable political figures, scholars and others. Cross-listed as AMST 280 . Prerequisite: ENGL 112 .
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POSC 292 - International Relations 3 hours
Theory and practice of how nations relate to each other. G.E. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement.
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POSC 311 - Public Administration and Policy 3 hours
Examination of growth, structure, role, methods, and policy of the national bureaucracy and its role in American government and society. Cross-listed as MGMT 311 /PADM 311 . Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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POSC 312 - Environmental Politics 3 hours
Study of environmental issues and policies from both a national and global perspective. Cross-listed as ENVS 312 . Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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POSC 315 - American Public Policy 3 hours
The various ways the American political system decides what issues deserve attention, how it makes policy decisions, and the implementation of those decisions. Theoretical models of decision-making are discussed as are specific examples of public policy such as environmental policy, educational policy, health care policy and more. Cross-listed as PADM 315 . Prerequisites: ENGL 112 , POSC 111 .
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POSC 317 - Politics of Russia and Eurasia 3 hours
Study of the government and politics of Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. The course will examine the historical legacy of communism and analyze the process of political and economic transition since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement.
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POSC 321 - Politics of Developing Nations 3 hours
Analysis of the governmental structures and roles played by developing nations in contemporary world affairs. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement.
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POSC 326 - International Law and Organizations 3 hours
Study of the evolution of international law and organizations and their role in global politics in areas such as human rights, environmental protection, collective security and global trade. Prerequisite: POSC 292 .
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POSC 330 - Media and Politics 3 hours
Examination of the impact of the media on political discourse and public opinion in America, as well as examine the ways in which the media is shaped and affected by political forces. Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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POSC 331 - European Politics 3 hours
Analysis of the government and politics of the major European powers, including Britain, France and Germany, as well as the European Union. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement.
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POSC 332 - The American Presidency 3 hours
Presidential powers and their use and impact on American political life. Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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POSC 333 - Topics 1-3 hours
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POSC 333 - Topics: Mock Trial 1 hour
Available to members of the Columbia College Mock Trial Team. Requires participation beginning in the Fall when the team begins preparing the case through the end of the mock trial season. Cross-listed as CJAD 333 . Course may be repeated five times for a total of six semester hours. Offered Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: Student must be a full-time Columbia College student.
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POSC 333 - Topics: Model United Nations 2 hours
Available to Members of the Columbia College United Nations team. Requires participation beginning in the fall when the team begins preparing for the spring Model United Nations simulation. Course may be repeated two times.
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POSC 340 - Judicial Process 3 hours
Study of the state and federal court systems and the impact those systems have on American politics and society. Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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POSC 350 - Legislative Process 3 hours
Study of Congress, its structure, procedures, role, and impact in American government. Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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POSC 353 - Asian Politics 3 hours
Analysis of the government and politics of selected Asian countries and their economic and social systems. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement.
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POSC 355 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 356 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 357 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 360 - U.S. Foreign Policy 3 hours
Examination of the historical context of U.S. foreign policy, the institutions and processes of foreign policy-making and contemporary foreign policy issues and challenges. Prerequisite: POSC 292 .
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POSC 361 - American Political Parties 3 hours
Practical and theoretical study of the American party system. Prerequisite: POSC 111 or HIST 121 and HIST 122 .
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POSC 370 - Dynamics of Terrorism 3 hours
This course surveys contemporary terrorism, especially international terrorism. The course examines controversies in defining terrorism; explores the historical roots of terrorism; examines terrorist motivations, organization and strategies; and explores ways in which countries can respond to the threat of terrorism. Cross-listed as CJAD 370 .
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POSC 395 - Political Science and Public Administration Research Methods 3 hours
An introduction to the research processes used by political science and public administration. The scope of political science and public administration research and the methods used to address political and policy questions are studied. Cross-listed as PADM 395 . Prerequisite: three previous courses in political science or public administration.
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POSC 399 - Political Science Internship 1-3 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work in a governmental office, in a non-profit agency which lobbies government, in an attorney’s office, or in other similar positions promoting an understanding of American national, state or local government. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Students may register for no more than 12 political science internship credits (POSC 399 and POSC 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: POSC 111 ; junior standing; minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of registration for internship. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory).
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POSC 402 - Classical Political Philosophy 3 hours
Study of major writers in political philosophy from Plato to Machiavelli. Cross-listed as PHIL 402 . Prerequisite: junior standing.
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POSC 403 - Modern Political Philosophy 3 hours
Study of major writers in political philosophy from Hobbes to the present. Cross-listed as PHIL 403 . Prerequisite: junior standing.
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POSC 430 - Philosophy of Law 3 hours
Philosophical investigation into the concept of jurisprudence. The course covers both analytic jurisprudence, i.e. what law is and how it is distinguished from other normative systems like ethics, and normative jurisprudence, i.e., restrictions on liberty, duties to obey the law, and the role of punishment. Cross-listed as PHIL 430 . Prerequisite: junior standing.
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POSC 433 - Topics 1-3 hours
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POSC 440 - Constitutional Law 3 hours
Study of the Constitution’s evolution through Supreme Court decisions. Prerequisite: POSC 111 .
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POSC 455 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 456 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 457 - Directed Study 1-3 hours
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POSC 495 - Independent Study in Political Science and Public Administration 3 hours
Culminating experience for graduation with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. or B.S. in Public Administration. Requires original research project and final paper. Grade of C or higher required. Prerequisite: POSC 395 /PADM 395 .
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POSC 499 - Advanced Political Science Internship 1-12 hours
Students complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Students typically work in a governmental office, in a non-profit agency which lobbies government, in an attorney’s office, or in other similar positions promoting an understanding of American national, state or local government. The directing faculty member must approve the internship placement. Grades are assigned as S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory). Students may register for no more than 12 political science internship credits (POSC 399 and POSC 499 combined) during their time at Columbia College. Prerequisites: minimum nine hours of political science coursework; senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major core classes at time of registration of internship.
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Psychology (PSYC) |
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 hours
Introduction to the field of psychology and the major subareas including the biological basis of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, stress, as well as abnormal, developmental and social psychology. G.E. Students majoring in Psychology must earn a grade of C or higher.
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PSYC 175 - Introduction to Theory-based Research and Writing 3 hours
Introduction to theory-based archival research processes and skills used in social and behavioral sciences research to produce manuscripts. Proposing research questions and conducting archival research. Using appropriate skills, producing written research findings in APA/ASA style and presenting research findings in a forum of peers. Students majoring in Psychology or Sociology must earn a grade of C or higher. Cross-listed with SOCI 175 . Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SOCI 111 ; grade of C or higher in ENGL 111 . Core curriculum for PSYC and SOCI majors.
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PSYC 230 - Educational Psychology 3 hours
The study of psychological principles in educational environments. Emphasis is on the scientific approach to teaching and learning. Students learn to plan, deliver, evaluate and report instructional outcomes. Cross-listed as EDUC 230 . Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 233 - Topics 1-3 hours
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PSYC 240 - Experimental Psychology 3 hours
Provides students with hands-on research experience and knowledge of experimental procedures through participation in representative experiments. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 260 - Introduction to Applied Psychology 3 hours
An introduction to Applied Psychology, including uses of psychology in personal adjustment across the lifespan, in education, interpersonal relationships, marriage, family and parenting, work, physical and psychological health, and in identifying and treating psychopathology. A service learning component may be used as a means of providing students with practical experience with applied psychology. Students are exposed to major theoretical perspectives in applied psychology and methods and findings based in scientific psychology.
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PSYC 270 - Psychology of Emotion 3 hours
Study of major theories of emotion and their emergence from cognitive, behavioral, physiological, social and evolutionary perspectives in psychological research. Study of current research of fundamental and social emotions, development of emotion, effects of emotion on cognition and neurophysiology of emotion. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 260 .
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PSYC 280 - Psychology of Sport 3 hours
Study of the impact of psychology in sport at both the coaching/teaching level and the athlete/participant level. The course will examine motivation, goal setting, anxiety and developmental changes that impact physical performance. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 260 .
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PSYC 304 - Personality Theory 3 hours
Examination of the major personality theories, including those proposed by Freud and his followers, learning theorists, trait theorists, social-learning theorists and humanists. Current research into personality, using modern methods, also reviewed. Prerequisites: six hours of PSYC courses and junior standing. Day Program only. $20 lab fee
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PSYC 309 - Animal Behavior 3 hours
Basic principles of animal behavior with an emphasis on the evolutionary forces that shape behavior. Cross-listed as BIOL 309 . Prerequisite: six hours of PSYC coursework or six hours of BIOL coursework.
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PSYC 320 - Psychological Testing and Measurement 3 hours
Study of informal and standardized test development, administration and evaluation including the history of testing, concepts of reliability, validity, utility and psychometrics of intelligence, personality, clinical, counseling, neuropsychological assessment and career testing using the normative and criterion-referenced approaches. Prerequisites: BIOL 324 /PSYC 324 /SOCI 324 and nine hours of PSYC coursework.
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PSYC 324 - Statistics for the Behavioral and Natural Sciences 3 hours
The study of parametric and nonparametric statistics commonly used in the behavioral and natural sciences. Included are analyses of relationship and variance, as well as effect sizes associated with each. Students majoring in Biology, Psychology or Sociology must earn a grade of C or higher. Cross-listed as BIOL 324 /SOCI 324 . Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in MATH 150 or higher level math course (excludes MATH 200 ).
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PSYC 325 - Quantitative Research Methods 3 hours
Study of applied research in the behavioral sciences, with an emphasis on design, methodology, results interpretation, and theory building. Quantitative approaches are addressed, employing both parametric and nonparametric statistics. Cross listed as SOCI 325 . Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in BIOL 324 /PSYC 324 /SOCI 324 ; junior standing.
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PSYC 327 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 hours
Understanding qualitative research and developing qualitative research skills, examining exemplars in the field, exploring the various qualitative research methodologies such as participant-observation and in-depth interviewing and the theoretical and ethical dilemmas associated with each. Data collection, writing field notes and transforming such data into written ethnographic documents are emphasized. Cross-listed as ANTH 327 /SOCI 327 . Prerequisite: junior standing.
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PSYC 328 - Independent Research 3 hours
Applying qualitative and/or quantitative research methods in applied research to produce manuscripts and academic conference presentations. Conducting archival and experimental or field research to answer research questions. Using appropriate research skills, producing written research findings in APA style and presenting research findings at a conference of academic peers. Cross-listed as SOCI 328 . Prerequisite: junior standing, 3.0 GPA, PSYC 324 , PSYC 325 . Course may be repeated two times to complete research cycle.
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PSYC 330 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 hours
The study of physiological, environmental and interactive variables influencing human development from conception to death. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 336 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 hours
Examination of humans and work. Investigates both theoretical models and application of principles in relation to personnel, psychology, organizational psychology and the work environment. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 360 - Social Psychology 3 hours
Theories, methods and research on the nature and causes of individual behavior in social situations. Cross-listed as SOCI 360 . Prerequisite: six hours of PSYC and/or SOCI courses.
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PSYC 362 - Political Psychology 3 hours
Political psychology uses psychology as a lens to examine political processes and people. The course will cover concepts of personality, emotion, cognition, identity, group dynamics, decision making, leadership, media influence, and race & gender, and will explore how those areas influence and are influenced by politics. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 371 - Neuroscience 3 hours
Comprehensive survey of the physiological processes and structures underlying human and animal behavior, including sensation, movement, emotion, learning, memory, sleep, drugs and abnormal behavior. Cross-listed as BIOL 371 . Prerequisites: six hours of PSYC courses or six hours of BIOL courses.
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PSYC 372 - Sensation and Perception 3 hours
Introduction to the study of human senses and higher order perceptual processes. Cross-listed as BIOL 372 . Prerequisites: six hours of BIOL or six hours of PSYC courses, and junior standing.
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PSYC 381 - History & Systems of Psychology 3 hours
Overview of the historical antecedents and major theoretical and historical systems within psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and sophomore standing. Students majoring in Psychology must earn a grade of C or higher.
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PSYC 385 - Human Sexuality 3 hours
Exploration of sexuality from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. Critical issues directly and indirectly associated with sexual behavior are addressed. Human sexual behavior is openly discussed in this course and is illustrated in textbooks. Cross-listed as SOCI 385 . Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SOCI 111 . Note: Human sexual behavior is openly discussed in this course and is illustrated in the textbooks.
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PSYC 391 - Child Psychology 3 hours
The study of children from conception to puberty. Students study maturational and environmental factors that shape the physical, cognitive, and social development of the child. Cross-listed as EDUC 391 . Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 392 - Adolescent Psychology 3 hours
The study of youth from puberty to young adulthood. Students study maturational and environmental factors that shape the physical, cognitive, and social development of the youth. Special emphasis is focused on the transescent stage of development. Cross-listed as EDUC 392 . Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 395 - Adult Psychology 3 hours
Physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes that occur in adulthood and old age, discussed from a psychological/developmental perspective. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 399 - Psychology Internship 1-3 hours
An opportunity for students to practice acquired skills under close supervision in a professional environment. Permission to enroll in an internship must be obtained from a full-time psychology instructor at least one semester prior to enrollment. Maximum of three hours of PSYC 399 allowed per semester, with a maximum of six hours over the course of the degree. Students must complete 45 hours of experiential work for each semester hour. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 ; 3.0 cumulative GPA. Corequisite: junior standing. Course is graded S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory).
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PSYC 410 - Learning Theories 3 hours
In-depth study of major theories of learning, including classical, operant, social, experiential and constructivist theories and their relationship to applied and theoretical psychology. Prerequisites: six hours of PSYC coursework and junior standing.
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PSYC 420 - Cognitive Psychology 3 hours
A study of human mental processes. The course covers concepts such as neurocognition, pattern recognition and attention, the function (and malfunction) of memory in its various forms, language, decision making, and problem solving. Prerequisites: junior standing and six hours of PSYC courses.
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PSYC 430 - Ethics for Behavioral and Social Sciences 3 hours
Explores philosophies of ethics as they apply to the development and use of professional codes used by behavioral science researchers and practitioners. Prerequisites: six hours of Psychology coursework. Corequisite: PHIL 330 .
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PSYC 433 - Topics 1-3 hours
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PSYC 450 - Abnormal Psychology 3 hours
Major categories of behavior disorders are considered in terms of theory, etiology, symptoms, and treatment. Fundamental questions related to diagnosis, definitions of disorders and reaction of society are discussed. Prerequisites: six hours of psychology courses; junior standing.
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PSYC 455 - Directed Study 3 hours
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PSYC 456 - Directed Study 3 hours
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