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ARCHIVED 2015-16 SG&PS Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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Political Science |
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PSI 342 - The United States and the Middle East (3)
A focus on the history of the Islamic Middle East and the relationship between the United States and the broader Middle East from the 18th century to the present, through an examination of selected countries, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel and Palestine. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate knowledge of the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula; the history of the Ottoman Empire and the mandate system; U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East; the Gulf Wars; and the Middle East and the media. Students also will gain a deeper understanding of the development and values of Western and non-Western cultures and the interrelations between people, systems, and social forces.
(Cross-referenced with HIS 342 .)
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PSI 421 - Governmental Internship (0-3)
An internship in a governmental agency to provide experience with public management skills.
Prerequisite: Permission
(Pass/Fail)
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Psychology |
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PSY 117 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
An introduction to the systematic study of human cognition, emotion, and behavior with an emphasis on the scientific method. Fundamentals of behavior, learning, conditioning, development, cognitive processes, perception, emotion, personality, and psychopathology are among the content areas studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of the scientific method for the study of human nature. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate a general understanding of the knowledge established in these areas, as well as the methods used by psychologists to acquire that knowledge.
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PSY 219 - Addictions (3)
A basic survey of chemical and non-chemical addictions. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate their understanding of the various types of addictions, theories of causation, and methods of prevention and control.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or permission.
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PSY 225 - Introduction to Human Services (3)
A course designed to enable the student to utilize a framework to understand the dynamic interaction of society, institutions, social welfare programs and the social work profession in the process of human need fulfillment. Specific topics covered include social work philosophy, values, skills areas of practice, careers and history.
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PSY 234 - Introduction to Counseling Theories and Techniques (3)
A course designed primarily for individuals who plan to use listening and attending skills in helping professions, such as mental health counseling, human services, criminal justice, teaching, and health fields. This course is introductory in nature and includes consideration of theoretical approaches and in-class practice of skills used in counseling. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate their understanding of the assumptions, strengths, and limitations that accompany different approaches to counseling. Students will also demonstrate their ability to practice specific techniques and skills derived from these approaches.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or permission.
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PSY 255 - Child and Adolescent Development (3)
A study of human development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Cognitive, emotional, and social development are considered. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of how physical, psychological, and social factors influence development; the research techniques used to study development; and the practical applications of developmental research.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or permission.
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PSY 256 - Adult Development (3)
A study of human development from young adulthood through old age. Cognitive, emotional and social development are considered. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of physical, psychological, and social factors that influence development during adulthood; the research techniques used to study development; and the particular challenges faced by individuals as they age.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or permission.
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PSY 259 - Lifespan Development (3)
A study of human development from the prenatal period through death. Cognitive, emotional, and social development are considered. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of how physical, psychological, and social factors influence development; the research techniques used to study development; and the practical applications of developmental research.
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PSY 305 - Principles of Behavior Modification (3)
A study of basic principles and theories underlying behavior modification as well as the use of behavior modification in applied settings. Special attention is given to ethical issues and common misconceptions associated with the area. Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate their understanding of key conditioning principles and their application in areas such as token economies, parenting, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 .
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PSY 336 - Social Psychology (3)
The study of human thought and behavior as it is influenced by the presence of other people. Topics include conformity to social norms, persuasion, self-justification, group processes, and aggression. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate their understanding of the major empirical findings on these topics as well as the major theories and concepts which help us understand the processes by which social factors, as opposed to stable personality traits, influence human thought and behavior.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or SOC 109 .
(Cross-referenced with SOC 336 .)
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PSY 365 - Psychology of Personality (3)
A study of human individuality from various theoretical and empirical orientations. The course will typically address personality from biological, humanistic, trait, psychoanalytic and other approaches. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate an understanding of the approaches’ priorities for studying personality, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and their underlying assumptions about human nature.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 .
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PSY 416 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
This course examines abnormal behavior and psychopathology, including diagnoses, causes, and treatments. The role of society and culture in determining definitions of abnormal behavior and approaches to treatment is also addressed. Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the etiology, prevalence rates, and treatment of a variety of major psychological disorders and critically discuss social and cultural factors relevant to psychopathology.
Prerequisite: Two courses in psychology or permission.
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Public Administration |
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PAD 496 - Senior Seminar for Public Administration (3)
With the guidance of a faculty member, students will develop a research or experiential project which will demonstrate the knowledge and skills expected upon completion of the major. Satisfactory completion of this project, including a written and oral presentation, will demonstrate a solid understanding of the major as well as the confidence and skills to work with existing and emerging aspects of the professional field, to do independent research and effectively problem solve and communicate.
Prerequisite: IDS 206 , senior standing, and permission.
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Social Science |
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SSI 217 - Applied Statistics for Social Science (3)
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Areas of study include data collection and organization, measures of central tendency and variability, percentiles, probability, binomial and normal distributions, correlation, t-tests, analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics. Application is oriented toward the social sciences.
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Sociology |
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SOC 109 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
An introduction to the systematic study of society in terms of social organization, processes, institutions, and relationships.
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SOC 215 - Introduction to Criminology (3)
This course considers the sociological, psychological and physiological contexts for criminal activities. A wide range of criminal actions are discussed including murder, organizational deviance, theft, prostitution as well as the use and distribution of illegal substances. In this course students will analyze morality, “free choice,” and the predictability of criminal behavior. With these complex issues in mind, students will question whether or not our criminal justice systems are adequately prepared to address behaviors that our society has judged to be illicit.
Prerequisite: SOC 109
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SOC 230 - Social Problems (3)
This course examines contemporary social problems through a psychological and sociological lens. Students will gain an understanding of the depth and diversity of social problems in the United States with particular emphasis on: economic inequality , unemployment, racial and ethnic inequality, gender inequality, crime and drugs, education, and inadequacies of health care. Students will also investigate the complexity and effectiveness of contemporary social policies that address social problems.
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SOC 288 - Deviance (3)
Inquiry leading to knowledge of social disorganization, criminal behavior, delinquency, and power relationships in social control.
Prerequisite: One course in sociology or psychology.
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SOC 308 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
An anthropological investigation of the meaning, content, and acquisition of the ways of thinking, doing and behaving as individuals in society.
(Cross-referenced with ANT 308 .)
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SOC 324 - Race and Nationality (3)
A study of racial and cultural minorities, with special emphasis on intergroup, racial, and ethnic relations. This course examines myths, doctrines, and movements, and reviews the processes and consequences of conflict, discrimination, and prejudice.
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SOC 336 - Social Psychology (3)
The study of human thought and behavior as it is influenced by the presence of other people. Topics include conformity to social norms, persuasion, self-justification, group processes, and aggression. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate their understanding of the major empirical findings on these topics as well as the major theories and concepts which help us understand the processes by which social factors, as opposed to stable personality traits, influence human thought and behavior.
Prerequisite: PSY 117 or SOC 109 .
(Cross-referenced with PSY 336 .)
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SOC 366 - Marriage and Family Relationships (3)
A study of human kinship processes and the various communal forms associated with intimacy, marital bonding, and parenthood.
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Spanish |
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish (3)
A sequential introduction to basic spoken and written Spanish and Hispanic culture. Upon completion, the student will be able to communicate at an elementary level in spoken and written Spanish and will demonstrate an introductory knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. SPA 101 and SPA 102 do not count toward the major or the minor.
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SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish (3)
A sequential introduction to basic spoken and written Spanish and Hispanic culture. Upon completion, the student will be able to communicate at an elementary level in spoken and written Spanish and will demonstrate an introductory knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. SPA 101 and 102 do not count toward the major or the minor.
Prerequisite: For SPA 102, either SPA 101 or one year of high school Spanish.
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Theatre |
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THE 101 - Introduction to Theatre (3)
A survey of the theatre as it relates to the viewer of today with investigation of theatre forms and traditions, film, and television.
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THE 103 - Acting I (3)
An introduction to the tools of acting, concentrating on the skills of voice, movement, and improvisation.
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THE 112 - Oral Interpretation (3)
Fundamental principles of the oral interpretation of literature surveying prose, poetry, and the drama.
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THE 207 - Advanced Acting (3)
A concentration on the acting process and character interpretation. The course will build on the skills that have developed in THE 103 .
Prerequisite: THE 103 or permission.
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