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POLS 453A - Problems in Political Science 3 Credit Hours
Description: An independent study course with supervised readings and/or research projects in selected areas of political science. Open only to Political Science majors with permission of the department chair.
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POLS 453B - Problems in Political Science 3 Credit Hours
Description: An independent study course with supervised readings and/or research projects in selected areas of political science. Open only to Political Science majors with permission of the department chair.
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POLS 453C - Problems in Political Science 3 Credit Hours
Description: An independent study course with supervised readings and/or research projects in selected areas of political science. Open only to Political Science majors with permission of the department chair.
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POLS 455A - Government Internship 3 Credit Hours
Description: Internship in the governmental process.
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POLS 455B - Government Internship 6 Credit Hours
Description: Internship in the governmental process.
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POLS 455C - Government Internship 9 Credit Hours
Description: Internship in the governmental process.
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POLS 457 A, B - Moot Court and Oral Advocacy 3 each Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
Description: This course is designed to teach students effective oral advocacy skills, and will prepare students to participate in moot court competitions. Through the case law method, appellate court simulations and lectures, students will be taught how to develop and properly argue cases in an appellate court setting.
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POLS 1000 - Introduction to Legal Assistance and Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of the paralegal/legal assistant profession, including duties, employment settings, skills, standards of conduct, and ethics.
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POLS 1002 - Introduction to Law 3 Credit Hours
Description: An overview of the major principles and functions of the legal system. An introduction to legal fields and the work of the legal assistant in those fields.
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POLS 1004 - Torts 3 Credit Hours
Description: A study of civil wrongs for which the victim may receive compensation and the role of the legal assistant in tort litigation.
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POLS 1005 - Legal Research 3 Credit Hours
Description: Legal bibliography, including codes, administrative regulations, reporters, digests, encyclopedias, citations, law reviews, and treaties.
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POLS 1006 - Legal Writing 3 Credit Hours
Description: Legal writing skills including precision and clarity, legal citation and format, drafting of law office and trial memoranda, trial court briefs, appellate briefs, and abstracting depositions.
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POLS 1008 - Civil Trial and Appellate Practice 3 Credit Hours
Description: Civil court procedures. Preparation and use of documents involved in the trial and appeal of civil action.
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POLS 1015 - Paralegal Internship 3 Credit Hours
Description: An internship working as a paralegal for a local attorney. The student will work 10 hours a week.
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POLS 2010 - American National Government 3 Credit Hours
Description: Institutions and processes of American national government, including the Constitution, federalism, civil rights and liberties, the presidency, Congress, courts, political parties, elections, public opinion, media, interest groups, and the federal administrative process.
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POLS 2040 - Introduction to Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
Description: The policy-making process with an emphasis on selected policy areas. Specific policy areas included are welfare, criminal justice, education, civil rights, energy, the environment, and regulation of the economy.
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POLS 2070 - International Politics 3 Credit Hours
Description: The system of the nation-state, power and ideology, the diplomatic process, colonialism and imperialism, regions and crises, international organization and law, war and peace, the United States in World Affairs.
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POLS 3000 - Foundations of Political Theory 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course will introduce students to political theory via primary texts, with the main focus being on western political thought since the time of the ancient Greeks. However, some attention will be given to prominent non-western political theorists.
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POLS 3010 - Comparative Politics 3 Credit Hours
Description: A theoretical and empirical comparison of various political processes, structures, and ideologies among selected countries in four continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America) designed to identify and highlight significant causes and effects of different political models and practices.
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POLS 3020 - American Foreign Policy 3 Credit Hours
Description: The making of American foreign policy: institutions, processes, problems, and crises.
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POLS 3040 - U.S. Defense Policy 3 Credit Hours
Description: U.S. National Defense organization, policies, procedures and players, the emergence of the current policy of engagement following the cold war and potential future threats and challenges.
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POLS 3060 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination, in depth, of the contemporary phenomenon and problem of world terrorism. This course will focus on the world reality of terrorism and the war of counter-terrorism.
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POLS 3070 - Theories of International Relations 3 Credit Hours
Description: A systematic and rigorous study of politics among states, including an examination of the principal theories concerning international systems of the past and present.
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POLS 3090 - The United Nations 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course is designed to serve a dual purpose. Students will learn about the history, structure, and workings of the United Nations in a lecture-discussion format. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to see how the politics of the UN works through role playing.
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POLS 3110 - British Politics and Government 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
Description: An examination of the evolution, traditions, institutions, processes, policies, and politics of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The comparative perspective will be emphasized.
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POLS 3120 - European Politics 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of the politics, government, and unity of continental European states with an emphasis upon Germany, France, Russia, and Italy.
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POLS 3140 - Latin American Politics 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of the politics and government of Central and South America and the Caribbean island states. An emphasis will be placed upon regional political trends along with profiles of the politics and government of certain states such as Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, and Chile.
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POLS 3160 - African Politics 3 Credit Hours
Description: The politics of Sub-Sahara Africa; a comparative analysis of the behavior, participation and structures in the various movements for the liberation of Africa. Problems relative to colonialism, East-West confrontation and internal policies are examined.
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POLS 3180 - Middle East Politics 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of the history, culture, and politics of the Middle East. The countries covered are Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, and the Gulf States. The course also discusses Islam, religious fudamentalism in the region and terrorism.
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POLS 3190 - Russian Politics and Government 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
Description: An examination of the contemporary Russian political institutions, processes and state-society relations. The historical context and comparative analysis will be emphasized.
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POLS 3200 - Politics and Government in China 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
Description: This course will examine the historical context and current issues of the Chinese political system. Special attention will be devoted to the US-Chinese economic interdependence and comparative analysis of the Communist and post-Communist political systems.
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POLS 3300 - International Political Economy 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines a number of theoretical approaches seeking to explain the politics behind the evolution of the global economic system. Main topics include: political economy of American hegemony, politics of economic disparities between global North and South, economic interdependence and politics of cooperation.
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POLS 3760 - Methods of Research 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 political data.
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POLS 4010 - Contemporary Political Ideas 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course examines current trends in political theory. Topics include ideologies, the liberal communitarian debate, human rights, feminism, and postmodernism. Examples are drawn from both Western and non-Western sources.
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POLS 4020 - The Politics of Ethnicity 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course is an examination of ethnic minority groups in American politics. The focus will be on African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians and how they participate in the American political system.
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POLS 4040 - Women and Politics 3 Credit Hours
Description: The role of women in politics. Women and the political process, political institutions, and public policy.
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POLS 4050 - Health Care Policy in the U.S. 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of the development and current status of American health care policy with particular attention to access, cost, health outcomes, and quality. The structures of health care policy and delivery and reform models will be covered.
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POLS 4070 - Politics in American States 3 Credit Hours
Description: Politics at the state level focusing on legal and cultural settings, political behavior, and institutions and public policy.
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POLS 4080 - Urban Politics 3 Credit Hours
Description: Politics in urban areas with special attention to socioeconomic conditions, governmental structures, citizen participation, community power studies, metropolitan governance, and policy problems.
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POLS 4100 - Democratic Theory 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: POLS 3000 or PHIL 4100
Description: This course invites students to think critically about the theory and practice of democracy. What is it? Why is it valuable? What gives it authority: procedure or substance? Who gets to vote and why? How should minorities be protected? Can democracy succeed with apathetic, irrational, and/or uninformed voters?
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POLS 4130 - Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 Credit Hours
Description: Characteristics of the political party system, and the operation of interest groups in American politics. Party organizations, voting behavior, and campaigns are emphasized along with interest group activities and strategies.
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POLS 4170 - Power, Morality, International Relations 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course examines the influences of moral principles on international politics. Among the issues examined are human rights, just and unjust wars, arguments for and against redistributive justice on a global scale, legal and illegal migration, human trafficking, terrorism, environmental degradation, and the impact of different religions on international relations.
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POLS 4200 - The American Presidency 3 Credit Hours
Description: The roles, powers, and institutions of the American Presidency.
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POLS 4210 - Legislative Process and Behavior 3 Credit Hours
Description: Congressional elections, norms, committees, voting behavior, leadership, and legislative-executive interaction.
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POLS 4220 - Political Leadership 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course will examine the evolution and nature of political leadership at various levels, in different branches and among the many institutions of government and politics.
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POLS 4240 - Political Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Description: This course examines the psychological underpinnings of public opinion and political behavior. Topics include an overview of the psychological study of politics, the foundations of ideology and bedrock preferences; and the effects of cognition and emotion on political behavior.
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POLS 4260 - Campaign Strategy and Management 3 Credit Hours
Description: The fundamentals of running a political campaign at the local, state, and federal level, including advertising and public relations strategies, polling, targeted campaigning, and get out the vote operations.
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POLS 4300 - Judicial Politics and Behavior 3 Credit Hours
Description: The American judicial system: structure of the court system, police behavior, lawyers, juries, and judicial decision-making.
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POLS 4310 - American Constitutional Law I 3 Credit Hours
Description: Using the case method, this course examines the development of constitutional law in America, to include the division and placement of national power, the structure and operation of the federal court system, judicial review, the limitations upon the use of judicial power and the growth of federalism.
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POLS 4320 - American Constitutional Law II 3 Credit Hours
Description: Using the case method, this course examines important federal and Supreme Court decisions in the area of civil rights and civil liberties, to include fundamental rights, economic due process, eminent domain, mass media, and criminal law.
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POLS 4330 - Women and the Law 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 4340 - Family Law 3 Credit Hours
Description: Examination of the legal issues involved in marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption.
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POLS 4360 - Legal Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution- 3 Credit Hours
Description: An examination of legal mediation as an alternative to trials for settling civil disputes. There is a consideration of mediation procedures, ethical issues, and mediation as a profession.
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POLS 4370 - Juvenile Law 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 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 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 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 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 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 4540 - Legislative Internship Program 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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PSY 1010 - General Psychology 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 1210 - Psychology of Adjustment 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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