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PSYC 2010 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 2210 - Human Interaction Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 3010 - Learning and Motivation Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 , 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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PSYC 3020 - Physiological Psychology Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 , 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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PSYC 3030 - Sensory Processes Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 , 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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PSYC 3040 - Cognitive Processes Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 , 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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PSYC 3050 - Career Development in Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 3100 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 3110 - Child Development Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 3120 - Adult Development Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 3130 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 3140 - Infant and Toddler Development Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Note: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 3180 - Research Methods Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 , 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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PSYC 3200 - Adolescent Development Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 3220 - Psychology of Women Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 3230 - African American Psychology Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 3290 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 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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PSYC 3330 - Social Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 3340 - Health Psychology Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 3500 - Consumer Psychology Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 4000 - History and Systems of Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 4010 - Death, Dying and Bereavement Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 4020 - Forensic Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 4030 - Introduction to Occupational Health Psychology Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 4035 - Emerging Adulthood Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: PSYC 5035: Emerging Adulthood for Advisors
Description: The course is designed to explore our empirical knowledge regarding human development between adolescence and achieved adulthood (18 to 29 years). This includes the areas of cognitive, emotional, and social development, including, parental relationships, sex and love, marriage, college and work.
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PSYC 4050 - Applied Psychopharmacology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 4060 - Group Dynamics Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 4120 - Human Factors Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 , 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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PSYC 4140 - Learning and Behavioral Disorders Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 4150 - Principles of Behavior Analysis Credit Hours 4
Dual Listed: PSYC 5040Prerequisite: PSYC 1030
Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of Behavior Analysis. Behavior is examined as a part of the natural world, with primary focus on principles describing relations between behavior and its consequences. The basic behavioral principles of reinforcement, extinction, differential reinforcement, and punishment will be described within the contexts of everyday behavior and behavioral interventions. A behavioral approach to teaching and learning will be used in this course. A lab component will allow students to gain practice in application of course concepts.
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PSYC 4160 - Methods of Behavior Analysis Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 4150
Description: This course covers methods of applied behavior analysis with a focus on tasks that are required to implement behavior intervention plans used in working with persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Interventions that are commonly implemented include language acquisition, social skills, independent living skills and reduction of challenging behavior. The course content will include training in behavior measurement, behavior assessments, methods for teaching skills, methods for reducing challenging behavior in addition to professional and ethical expectations. The class structure will include interactive lectures incorporating video examples and practical exercises such as roleplaying.
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PSYC 4200 - Introduction to Nonprofit Grant Writing Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: PSYC 5450
Description: The goals of this course are to teach students the basic structure of nonprofits, the structure of both NIH and nonprofit grants, how to write successful grants, how to critically evaluate grants, as well as a service-learning component of working with a local nonprofit in writing and the chance to apply for an actual grant to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT).
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PSYC 4350 - Psychology of Personality Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 4360 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 4370 - Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 (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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PSYC 4380 - Military Psychology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 4400 - Clinical Neuropsychology Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: PSYC 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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PSYC 4444 - Cross Cultural Psychology Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 4500 - Psychology Applied to Work Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 4610 - Special Topics Credit Hours 1 to 3
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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. This course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 hours.
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PSYC 4640 - Special Topics Credit Hours 1 to 3
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 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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PSYC 4641 - Research Experience Credit Hours 1 to 12
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 12
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 3 hours may count toward the 15 required psychology elective credits.
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PSYC 4840 - Honors Research Credit Hours 3
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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PSYC 4850 - Honors Field Experience Credit Hours 3
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. This course is repeatable up to six (6) hours.
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PM 451A - Selected Topics in Public Management Credit Hours 3
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 3000 - Introduction to Emergency Management Credit Hours 3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 3760 - Methods of Research for Administration Credit Hours 3
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
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 4120 - Organizational Theory and Behavior Credit Hours 3
Description: An introduction to organizational theory and its relationship to behavior and management.
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PM 4320 - Administrative Law Credit Hours 3
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
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
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
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
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
Description: Students will explore a variety of organizational revenue streams and how to write grant proposals.
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PM 4420 - Advertising Nonprofit Organizations Credit Hours 3
Description: This course focuses on the unique aspects of publicizing nonprofit organizations. Topics studied include strategic planning, advertising processes, and the use of social media.
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PM 4430 - Ethics in Public Administration and Nonprofit Organizations Credit Hours 3
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide comprehensive coverage of ethical issues involved in the administration of public and nonprofit sectors.
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PM 4440 - Developing Volunteer Programs Credit Hours 3
Description: This class is designed to foster and develop a theoretical understanding and a practical application for private citizens/agencies and public agencies to work together in providing a wide range of public services - from feeding and clothing; neighborhood crime watch; Habitat for Humanity; to mental health assistance. In this class we will explore and examine effective methods for managing volunteer programs supported by private and public agencies. This analysis will be conducted from a historical perspective.
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PM 4450 - Training and Development in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors Credit Hours 3
Description: This undergraduate course is designed to provide students interested in the field of human resources with knowledge and skills necessary to understand the processes of learning, training, and development and their applications in public and non-profit organizations. This course is a guide to the design, implementation and evaluation of training needs, design of relevant training curricula, implementation of training programs with appropriate training methods, trainers, and effective evaluation of training programs with reference to the job performance of the employee and organizational effectiveness.
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PM 4460 - International Nongovernmental Organizations Credit Hours 3
Description: This course analyzes international nongovernmental and nonprofit groups social services and providing humanities functions.
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PM 4860 - Public Management Internship and Practicum Credit Hours 6
Description: Supervised work experience with a cooperating governmental or quasi-governmental agency. Students also must meet biweekly in a seminar organized around topics relating to the intern experience.
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RLTN 484A - Radiologic Lab Internship Credit Hours 15
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
Description: Two semesters of internship providing practical application of the skills and abilities in radiologic technology. Students are assigned to an accredited hospital in a designated technology area of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, computerized axial tomography, ultra-sound, nuclear magnetic resonance. Positron emission tomography and radiation therapy.
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RLTN 484B - Radiologic Lab Internship Credit Hours 15
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
Description: Two semesters of internship providing practical application of the skills and abilities in radiologic technology. Students are assigned to an accredited hospital in a designated technology area of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, computerized axial tomography, ultra-sound, nuclear magnetic resonance. Positron emission tomography and radiation therapy.
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RLTN 2050 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: English 1010 and 1020
Description: An introduction to medical vocabulary including the definition of terms, general usage, spelling, and pronunciation. Common prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and abbreviations concerned with the health professions are stressed.
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RLTN 3000 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: A study of professional organizations, ethics, legal issues, radiation protection, methodology, and elementary imaging techniques.
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RLTN 3010 - Patient Care and Interaction Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography or Radiation Therapy concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: A study of the physical and psychological needs of the family and patient, patient transfer techniques, interaction with the terminally ill, vital signs, administration of injections, pharmaceuticals, contrast media, venipuncture, ECG’s, emergency medical situations, infectious disease process, and universal precautions.
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RLTN 3020 - Image Production Evaluation I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: A study of image qualities and image production to include radiographic qualities, production, and properties of x-rays, types of distortion, primary exposure factors, and control of scatter radiation.
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RLTN 3030 - Radiographic Procedures Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Corequisite: RLTN 3031
Description: A study of radiographic procedures involving the lower extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis, and spine. Emphasis on equipment manipulation, quality assurance, quality control, evaluation of images, and radiologic techniques.
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RLTN 3031 - Radiographic Procedures I lab Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Corequisite: RLTN 3030
Description: Laboratory component for study of radiographic procedures involving lower extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis, and spine. Emphasis on equipment manipulation, quality assurance, quality control, evaluation of images, and radiologic techniques.
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RLTN 3040 - Radiographic Image Analysis Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: A study designed to provide a basis for analyzing radiographic images. Included are the importance of minimum imaging standards, discussion of a problem-solving technique for image evaluation and factors that affect image quality.
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RLTN 3050 - Clinical Radiation Oncology I (and lab) Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: RLTN 3081
Corequisite: RLTN 3051
Description: Review of histopathology, etiology and epidemiology of site-specific cancers. Prognostic indicators including diagnosis, staging and routes of metastases and the impact of these factors on fraction and total dose discussed.
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RLTN 3051 - Clinical Radiation Oncology Lab I Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: RLTN 3081
Corequisite: RLTN 3050
Description: Hands on equipment manipulation and practical applications of treatment techniques learned in clinical radiation oncology I.
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RLTN 3080 - Introduction to Clinical Education Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: Introduction to the field of Radiography. The course introduces the student to patient care, radiation protection and prepares the student for initial clinical practice. Introduces students to procedures involving the chest, abdomen, and upper extremities.
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RLTN 3081 - Introduction to Clinical Radiation Oncology Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: RLTN 3080 with a grade of “C” or higher and admission to the radiation therapy program.
Description: Course is designed to prepare the student for clinical education. Topics include patient care. practice standards and the roles and responsibilities of a radiation therapist.
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RLTN 3082 - Radiography Clinical Education I Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: Supervised clinical practice in performing radiographic procedures.
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RLTN 3083 - Radiography Clinical Education II Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: Supervised clinical practice in performing radiographic procedures.
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RLTN 3084 - Radiation Therapy Clinical Education I Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: Admission to radiologic technology radiation therapy concentration. Successful completion of all preceding radiaiton therapy coursework.
Description: Directly supervised clinical practice in performing radiation therapy procedures.
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RLTN 3086 - Clinical education II Radiation therapy Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: Admission to Radiologic Technology Radiation Therapy concentration. Successful completion of preceding radiation therapy coursework
Description: Directly supervised clinical practice in performing radiation therapy procedures.
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RLTN 3115 - Image Production and Evaluation II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: A study of factors influencing radiographic quality and conditions influencing exposures, technique charts, artifact analysis, and digital imaging.
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RLTN 3116 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography or Radiation Therapy concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: A study of biological, chemical and physical effects of radiation. Emphasis is placed on radiation measurement and exposure to minimize somatic and genetic effects.
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RLTN 3117 - Quality Control in Radiologic Technology Credit Hours 2
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography or Radiation Therapy concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: Equipment testing, analysis of quality control data and quality assurance data, federal government guidelines and introduction to total quality management and procedures within the disciplines of radiography, and radiation oncology.
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