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POLS 4370 - Juvenile Law Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course is designed to provide an understanding of juvenile law. Topics covered include a child abuse and neglect, juvenile criminal offenders, gangs, sexual predators, education and truancy, mental health, drug and alcohol programs, child support.
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POLS 4380 - Constitutional Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: While examining landmark Supreme Court opinions on the constitutional structure of the United States government, this course focuses on the civil rights and civil liberties guaranteed under the federal and Tennessee constitutions. Students who have taken either POLS 4310 or POLS 4320 may not enroll in this course.
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POLS 4400 - Politics and Mass Media Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Cross Listed COMM 4400
Description: The influence of the mass media on political opinions, on elections, on those who participate in the political arena, and on public policy decisions. The uses political participants make of the mass media in shaping public opinion, conducting elections, deciding on policy issues, and the media’s agenda for political coverage.
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POLS 4444 - Cultural Context of Political and Social Ideas Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
Description: Capstone to integrate aspects of the Liberal Arts core with political and social concepts of freedom, justice, and equality addressed in different cultures.
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POLS 4508 - Theories on International Relations Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide advanced coverage of the field of International Relations Theory. Course readings will focus on original theoretical and empirical works. As such, students will be exposed to classic studies that espouse the central tenets of IR theory. To show how theories have changed over time, attention will also be given to current works and variants of IR theory. Armed with the theoretical foundation, we will then cover some of the major issues of contention within the field of IR including morality, international conflict, and the pursuit of peace.
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POLS 4510 - Communication and Public Opinion Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the concept “public opinion” and to explore the relationships between communication and public opinion. An important normative goal will be to explore ways to allow media messages to contribute to a healthy civic life rather than deviate from it.
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POLS 4520 - Polling and Survey Methods Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: A course covering the theory and application of survey research methods in a classroom environment. The class covers polls in political science, survey and polling theory, sampling methodology, questionnaire design, and data
collection methods.
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POLS 4540 - Legislative Internship Program Credit Hours: 15 Credit Hours
Description: Work as a staff member of the Tennessee Legislature. Open only to juniors, seniors, or graduate students selected to participate in the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program.
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Professional Studies |
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PTMA 2010 - Introduction to Organizational Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This is an introductory course covering the main elements of organizational business management. Topics will include basic terms and management concepts, accounting principles, marketing, general business, and production/logistics concepts. Topical assignments, discussion topics/interaction, case studies, and research projects will be implemented.
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PTMA 2120 - Integrated Software Applications Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course introduces the student to integrated software concepts to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and communications and experiences with appropriate applications.
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PTMA 3800 - Hospitality Administration Strategies Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course surveys the administrative strategies of the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will examine the operations of lodging and dining facilities. The course examines career opportunities, organizational structures, and history of the industry. Readings, cases, examples, and discussions help students relate theory to the practice of hospitality administration.
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PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: A general introduction to psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mind. Sample topics include the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, emotion and motivation, development, abnormal behavior, personality, and social behavior.
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PSY 1050 - Psychology of Modern Culture Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course will cover major aspects of modern popular culture, viewed through a psychological lens. Psychological theory and explanations will be applied to individuals’ experiences with topics such as humor, music, social media, conspiracy theory, gaming, film/TV, food/drink, etc.
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PSY 1210 - Psychology of Adjustment Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The study of understanding personal and social adjustment. Topics covered include the pattern of healthy development, the demands occurring in everyday life, and the nature of effective adjustment.
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PSY 2010 - Behavioral Statistics Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 1530 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: A basic introduction to statistics as they are applied in the behavioral sciences. Both descriptive statistics (measure of central tendency, variability, and correlation) and inferential statistics (hypothesis testing, parametric, and nonparametric tests of significance) are covered.
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PSY 2210 - Human Interaction Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Directed toward helping persons establish, maintain, and improve human contacts. Focuses upon improving listening, assertiveness, problem solving, and leadership skills. Skill acquisition is enhanced through role play, taping, and group experiences.
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PSY 3010 - Learning and Motivation Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010 , 3180 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Provides an indepth analysis of the different principles and theories of learning and motivation with attention to animal research. Students will apply what they learn to animal subjects to gain experience working with different species and write up their results in two APA-style manuscripts. When appropriate, examples from research in children, adults and special populations will also be provided.
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PSY 3020 - Physiological Psychology Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010 , 3180 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: An in-depth presentation of the structural and functional characteristics of the mammalian nervous system. Students will apply what they learn to animal subjects to gain experience working with different species and write their results in two APA-style manuscripts. When appropriate, examples from research in children, adults, and special populations will also be provided.
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PSY 3030 - Sensory Processes Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010 , 3180 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: An overview of the major topics in human sensation and perception. The course will focus on sensory system structure, function, and information processing. How this information explains human perceptual abilities and limitations will be discussed. This course includes both lecture and laboratory activities.
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PSY 3040 - Cognitive Processes Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010 , 3180 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: The scientific study of basic cognitive processes. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, concept formation, reasoning, problem solving, intelligence and language. This course includes both lecture and laboratory activities.
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PSY 3050 - Career Development in Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and psychology major status
Description: Examines career development theory and the multitude of career options in psychology with or without a graduate degree. Graduate school acceptance and success will be examined. Students will evaluate options, develop a resume and research skills, complete interest inventories, identify potential careers, practice interview skills, and develop a career plan.
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PSY 3100 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: This course provides an overview of the empirical evidence regarding physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur from conception to death. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the various biological, environmental and cultural influences on human development.
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PSY 3110 - Child Development Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or EDUC 2100 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: The scientific study of human development from conception through pre-adolescence. Cognitive, physical, social, emotional and moral areas of development will be studied through the examination of empirical, conceptual, and theoretical materials. Attention will be given to child development as it occurs in the contexts of school, family, and peer environments.
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PSY 3120 - Adult Development Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: The scientific study of human development in the adult years. Attention will be given to continuity and change in intellectual, personality, and biological areas of development and in the areas of family structure and career development.
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PSY 3130 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or EDUC 2100 with a grade of “C” or higher for either course.
Description: Provides prospective teachers an understanding of the way students learn and develop. The learning process, its determining conditions, and its results will be emphasized. The course will also provide an overview of child and adolescent development as it relates to student behavior.
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PSY 3140 - Infant and Toddler Development Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Note: PSY 1010 recommended
Description: The scientific study of human development during the infant and toddler periods. Cognitive, social, emotional. language and physical development will be studied using empircal, conceptual and theoretical materials. The importance of the infant-caregiver relationship, the needs of high-risk infants and toddlers and intervention and assessment techniques will be introduced.
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PSY 3180 - Research Methods Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Introductory methods of psychological research are presented. An analysis of various research designs is also examined. A research proposal, following APA format, is required.
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PSY 3200 - Adolescent Development Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or EDUC 2100 with a grade of “C” or higher for either course
Description: The scientific study of human development from pre-adolescence through late adolescence. Cognitive, social, emotional and physical areas of development will be studied through examination of empirical, conceptual and theoretical materials. Attention will be given to adolescent development as it occurs in the contexts of school, family and peer environments.
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PSY 3210 - Psychology of Women Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Examination of developmental characteristics of women, myths and stereotypes, sex roles, sexuality, life styles, values, achievement motivation, power, mental health, and mental disorders in women. The empirical study of the psychological issues of women will be emphasized.
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PSY 3230 - African American Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course explores historical and contemporary psychological issues concerning persons of African-American descent. Issues including racial identity, gender, worldview, and the sociocultural experiences of persons of African-American descent in the diaspora will be addressed. Presentation and review of psychological theories and research will be the foundation of the course.
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PSY 3290 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 2010 or MATH 1530 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: An introduction to theory and practice in psychological measurement. Classical and modern theories of measurement are studied. The relevance and use of current measure of personality, achievement, and aptitude are examined. Various methods of collecting psychological information are surveyed.
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PSY 3330 - Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: A systematic and scientific approach to the psychological problems of social and human interactions. Topics covered: attitude, altruism, attraction, attribution, aggression, social self, social influence, social cognition, social perception, leadership, group dynamics, prejudice, discrimination, and applied social psychology.
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PSY 3340 - Health Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The study of the biopsychosocial approach to health and wellness. This course emphasizes the learning of skills that lead to healthy responses to stress and the enhancement of psychological resiliency. A major focus of the course will be on the practice of skills that lead to healthy interpersonal functioning of the individual in their familial and social context.
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PSY 3500 - Consumer Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Application of psychological theory and applied research methods to the study of consumer behavior. The psychological processes that influence consumer decision making will be addressed including problem recognition and information search, alternative evaluation and choice behavior, and post purchase attitudes and behavior. The antecedents and consequences of consumer satisfaction will be highlighted.
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PSY 4000 - History and Systems of Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and Junior or Senior Standing
Description: The development of psychology from the philosophical antecedents to its present status as a science and a profession. Each system of ideas which has contributed to the development of psychology will be studied and evaluated.
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PSY 4010 - Death, Dying and Bereavement Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status or permission of instructor
Description: An overview of death issues from a multicultural, developmental perspective. Topics covered include changing attitudes, the American death system, death across the life span, coping supporting caregivers, ethical/legal issues, funeral and memorialization practices.
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PSY 4020 - Forensic Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor
Description: Forensic psychology is the application of psychological research and principles to the understanding and functioning of the legal and criminal justice system. This course includes such areas as psychology in the courtroom (jury selection, competency), criminal psychology (police psychology, criminal psychopathology), and family psychology (child custody, sexual abuse).
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PSY 4030 - Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Description: Introduction to new field of occupational health psychology. Course will cover models of job stress, work family balance, workplace incivility, and safety climate. Course format will be lecture/discussion.
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PSY 4050 - Applied Psychopharmacology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor
Description: An introduction to psychopharmacology that will examine prescription, legal and illegal drug effects on the brain and behavior, including withdrawal and abuse. Clinical, legal, and ethical aspects will also be discussed. A NIH grant proposal will also be taught and evaluated.
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PSY 4060 - Group Dynamics Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Analysis of the nature and origin of small groups and interaction processes. Emphasis on methodology, group development, conflict, decision making, leadership, and task performance.
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PSY 4120 - Human Factors Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , 2010 , 3180 with grades of “C” or higher and junior or senior standing
Description: An introduction to applied experimental psychology. The course covers human ability in the areas of perception, cognition, and motor skills and how this information is used in the design of machines, displays, software, and everyday appliances.
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PSY 4140 - Learning and Behavioral Disorders Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or 3130 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: An overview of theories, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. Program considerations for learning disabled and behavioral disordered children will be highlighted.
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PSY 4150 - Behavior Modification: Theories and Practice Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: Theories, principles, and techniques of cognitive and behavioral management for use in schools, clinics, hospitals, and agencies. Emphasizes behavior management techniques.
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PSY 4350 - Psychology of Personality Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and Junior or Senior standing
Description: The major theories of human personality are studied with emphasis on scientific research in the area.
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PSY 4360 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and Junior or Senior standing
Description: A consideration of various forms of psychological abnormality in terms of the settings in which they appear. Attention directed to methods of prevention and treatment. Topics covered: anxiety disorders, functional psychosis, and mental disorders with brain pathology.
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PSY 4370 - Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 (2nd semester sophomore recommended)
Description: Introduces students to major perspectives and practices in contemporary clinical and counseling psychology. Focuses on theories, assessments, treatment, specialty areas, and practical issues in the professional practice of psychology in clinical settings. Addresses career paths in clinical/counseling fields, with special focus on selecting graduate programs and applying to graduate schools.
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PSY 4380 - Military Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: This course provides a survey of the major areas in military psychology. Principal topics include: leadership training, persuasion and propaganda, human factors engineering, selection, classification and assignment, optimizing human performance under adverse conditions, ethnic diversity and gender issues, clinical and consulting activities and careers in military psychology.
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PSY 4400 - Clinical Neuropsychology Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 3180 or permission of instructor;
Description: An overview of our current understaning of the brain-behavior relationships associated with common neuropsychological (including developmental and neurodegenerative) disorders. Topics include clinical assessment, the localization and connectivity networks associated with clinical syndromes, plasticity and recovery of function, and treatment in the areas of cognition, perception, language, memory, attention, and consciousness.
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PSY 4444 - Cross Cultural Psychology Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Explores the interaction of psychological and socio-cultural influences on human thought and behavior. Emphasizing active learning and adapting a global perspective this course may explore topics such as, dynamics of culture as a psychological variable, cross-cultural research methods, cultural differences in basic psychological processes, personality, social behavior, intergroup relations, gender, emotions, communications, organizational behavior across cultures, health and treatment of abnormal behavior in different cultures.
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PSY 4500 - Psychology Applied to Work Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Survey course covering the major topics within the field of I/O psychology including employee selection, training and development, performance appraisal, job analysis, leadership, work motivation, and organizational development.
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PSY 4610 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4620 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4630 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4640 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4641 - Research Experience Credit Hours: 1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor;
Description: Research activities in psychology agreed on by the student and faculty instructor which may include lab activities, data collection, data management, statistical analyses, and written or oral APA style research reports. Only 6 hours of research experience may be taken and on 3 hours may count toward the 15 required psychology elective credits. Repeatable to 6 credit hours.
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PSY 4642 - Research Experience Credit Hours: 1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor;
Description: Research activities in psychology agreed on by the student and faculty instructor which may include lab activities, data collection, data management, statistical analyses, and written or oral APA style research reports. Only 6 hours of research experience may be taken and on 3 hours may count toward the 15 required psychology elective credits. Repeatable to 6 credit hours
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PSY 4643 - Research Experience Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Research activities in psychology agreed on by the student and faculty instructor which may include lab activities, data collection, data management, statistical analyses, and written or oral APA style research reports. Only 6 hours of research experience may be taken and on 3 hours may count toward the 15 required psychology elective credits.
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PSY 4650 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4660 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4670 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4680 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced readings and research in selected area offered on an individual basis. Primarily for those majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4800 - Teaching Assistant Experience Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and Junior or Senior standing; and permission of instructor;
Description: This course is designed to give students exposure to theory and research in college teaching, and to provide first-hand experience planning lessons, independently facilitating their own weekly review sessions with General Psychology students, and reflecting on their own performance in each of these areas in order to integrate their learning.
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PSY 4840 - Honors Research Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and permission of instructor
Description: This course is offered on an individual basis. Students are required to design, conduct, and report the results of an original research project. The student is responsible for identifying a faculty supervisor.
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PSY 4850 - Honors Field Experience Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and permission of instructor
Description: A field experience opportunity in which students work in the local community under the supervision of a professional. It provides a practical context in which the student can apply, integrate and analyze classroom learning. The student is responsible for identifying a faculty supervisor and a potential field placement. The student, faculty supervisor and field supervisor will develop a contract designating the academic responsibilities and field placement responsibilities.
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PM 451A - Selected Topics in Public Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
Description: An examination of a selected topic in public management by an instructor on a one-time basis.
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PM 451B - Selected Topics in Public Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
Description: An examination of a selected topic in public management by an instructor on a one-time basis.
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PM 451C - Selected Topics in Public Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
Description: An examination of a selected topic in public management by an instructor on a one-time basis.
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PM 2500 - Statistics for Public Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Introduction to basic statistics needed for conducting social science research.
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PM 3000 - Introduction to Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Overview of issues related to emergency management including a history of the field, key legislation impacting the field, definitions, types and impacts of various types of emergencies, comprehensive emergency management and integrated emergency management, and current issues in the field.
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PM 3001 - Mitigation and Preparedness for Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Survey and analysis of methods and techniques to lessen the potential impact of both man-made and natural disasters; individual and organizational strategies for continuity during and following disasters. Policy considerations, educational exercising, and methods of programming are all examined.
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PM 3002 - Response and Recovery for Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The response to and recovery from both man-made and natural disasters in both the short and long term will be examined. Individual, organizational, legal, financial, and strategic considerations will be analyzed. Safety, healthcare, and recovery-focused planning will be included.
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PM 3003 - Managing At Risk Populations in Emergency Situations Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Examines the vulnerabilities of various populations to disaster and risk management. Methods to reduce vulnerabilities, risk communication, resiliency and building local capacity are covered, as well as the importance of creating, testing, and sharing plans before the emergency.
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PM 3004 - Social Media Application to Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course explores social media and other forms of technology-assisted interpersonal communication in support of emergency management, homeland security, public health emergency, and other disaster operations and responses. In addition, this course evaluates the contributions of the internet and social media within a larger media/public relations context, as a stand-alone mass notification/information sharing platform, and as part of a communication strategy for emergency and disaster response.
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PM 3005 - Understanding the NIMS and ICS Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course is a study of the theory and practice of incident management and command, the various methods of incident management and command, and a specific focus on the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) used to communicate in crises, disasters, and emergency management response systems.
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PM 3006 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course addresses the potential consequences from a variety of disasters including but not limited to nuclear, biological, and chemical incidents or uses. Both planning for and responding to such disasters are included. Discussion of the historic uses of such weaponry and what that means for future planning will be included.
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PM 3007 - Continuity of Organizational Operations Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course examines the rationale and development of continuity or operations planning (also known as business continuity), including sound continuity of operations and plans for a variety of industries and organizational models in both the public and private sectors.
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PM 3140 - Introduction to the Legal Process Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Provides a basic background in the United States legal process for students who want only an overview of the process or who plan to take additional courses in the legal field. The course will survey the history of the common law, legal reasoning, basic terminology, legal research, the legal profession, and provide an introduction to civil and criminal processes.
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PM 3150 - The American Criminal Justice System Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Describes and analyzes the system’s operational components from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Material is drawn from administrative sciences, law, human behavior, sociology, psychology, and political science, in addition to criminal justice.
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PM 3160 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Focuses on civil liberties in terms of congressional statutes and judicial rulings. The impact of judicial rulings on the implementation and administration of statutory law is examined.
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PM 3170 - Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Provides an analysis of the nature and theories of law and the substantiative nature of common law and statutory law regarding criminal sanctions. Constitutional case law is the primary mode of analysis.
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PM 3180 - Criminal Procedures Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The procedural aspects of criminal law pertaining to police powers in connection with the laws of arrest search and seizure, the exclusionary rule, eavesdropping, confessions, and related decision-making factors.
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PM 3200 - Public Sector Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Management in the public sector with a special focus upon the ways in which government employs a wide variety of disciplines in the implementation of public policy.
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PM 3230 - Public Personnel Administration Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Governmental policies in the United States relating to the staffing of public administrative agencies. Examination of the structure of the civil service system, personnel recruitment, selections, training, and collective bargaining by public employees.
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PM 3235 - Public Policy Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The policy-making process with emphasis on policy analysis. Specific policy areas included for analysis are welfare, criminal justice, education, civil rights, energy, the environment, and regulation of the economy.
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PM 3240 - Public Budgeting and Financial Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Budgeting and financial management in the public sector. Reviews the governmental revenues and expenditures. Analyzes the practices and procedures of public financial management.
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PM 3250 - The Principles and Practice of Urban Planning Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Methods and procedures used in urban planning; practical dimensions of collecting, reviewing and developing plans useful for local projects.
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PM 3310 - Race and Cultures in Administration and Politics Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of controversies relating to racial integration of schools, neighborhoods, and workplace. An analysis of the relationship between racism and workplace, crime, family disorganization, and the role of racial fears along with reasons for not eliminating injustice through changes in policy and legislation.
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PM 3400 - Women and Administration Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The role of women in administration. A focus on the problems and opportunities in the workplace with the entrance of women in administration.
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PM 3710 - Evaluation and Effectiveness Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course is designed to expose students to the prominent techniques of individual group and team performance evaluation. It is also designed to develop manager trained to utilize and apply these techniques to public and quasi-public sector organizations for the purpose of quantifying individual, team and group performance for the purpose of improving organizational effectiveness.
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PM 3760 - Methods of Research for Administration Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The nature of the scientific method and basic techniques in social science research as applied to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of social and management data.
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PM 4090 - Comparative Public Administration Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Introduction to the governmental administrative and political systems of both developed and underdeveloped countries. Focus on the political system and its manifestation in the administrative system.
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PM 4100 - Normative Theory and Public Management Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Classical conception of political philosophy through an in-depth study of how the major political philosophers dealt with the problems of individual and social justice, the best possible regime forms, and the natural criteria of evaluating and judging the management of public institutions.
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PM 4120 - Organizational Theory and Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: An introduction to organizational theory and its relationship to behavior and management.
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PM 4320 - Administrative Law Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: The procedural law of public agencies and the exercise of discretion and control through internal procedures and judicial review. Special emphasis is directed toward the legal environment of public administration and the impact of court decisions on the administrative process.
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PM 4330 - Political Aspects of Criminal Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of criminal behavior of individuals and the effects of their behavior on the political system. Both the reality of criminal behavior and the perception of crime will be examined in relation to measures taken to control the behavior of criminals.
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PM 4340 - Public Sector Labor Law Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of the emergence and impact of unionization and collective bargaining on the public sector with emphasis on the role of the public administrator. Administrative and court decisions to examine issues of current significance concerning public sector labor relations.
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PM 4350 - Employment Discrimination Law Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Concentrates on employment distinctions based on invidious grounds; such as race, gender, religion, national origin, age, and handicaps. It examines Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Equal Pay Act, and various executive orders pertaining to employment discrimination.
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PM 4400 - Administration of Nonprofit Organizations Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course focus on key aspects of administering a variety of nonprofit organizations. Topics studied include the historical foundation of the sector, administrative theories, human resources development, financial practices, lobbying and advocacy, social entrepreneurship and contemporary challenges confronting the sector.
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PM 4405 - Nonprofit Fundraising and Grantsmanship Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: Students will explore a variety of organizational revenue streams and how to write grant proposals.
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PM 4410 - Policy in the Nonprofit Sector Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course explores the policy implications and regulatory environments affecting the nonprofit sector. Students learn skills and strategies administrators can use to advance the causes of their organizations.
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