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PSY 280 - Analysis of Psychological Data
Basic techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics, their applications to research in psychology and how to efficiently communicate statistical results in written format using APA writing style.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 or COG 166, or instructor permission.
Note: Laboratory course.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4
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PSY 290 - Research Methods in Psychology
This course involves critical consideration of the basic research methods used in psychological research. Emphasis is on designing, running, analyzing and communicating studies in diverse areas of psychology as a means for understanding the logic of research methodology.
Prerequisite: PSY 280 or instructor permission.
Note: Laboratory course.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 4
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PSY 302 - Learning
This course is designed to be an advanced topical course within the specific area of learning. Students will utilize their methodology skills attained from PSY 290 to examine the area of learning from both the practical and theoretical standpoints. Students will be responsible for in-depth readings of original research in several specific areas of learning.
Note: If you took PSY 302 you cannot take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 290
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 303 - Biopsychology
An examination of the physical and biological mechanisms that underlie or are associated with specific behaviors and experiences including aggression, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, psychopathology, development, and the action of psychoactive drugs.
Note: If you have taken PSY 403 you cannot take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 305 - Cognition
This area of psychology is guided by the information processing approach in its examination of how people think. Topics include attention and memory, problem solving, decision making, and logical reasoning.
Note: If you have taken PSY 405 you cannot take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 310 - Topics in Psychology
Varied topics in psychology.
Note: Variable credit one to three, may be repeated four times for a total of 15 credits.
Prerequisite: PSY 100
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 320 - Developmental Psychology
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to developmental psychology and to the scientific study of developmental processes during the period from conception through adolescence. As such this course will present theory, research, and applied topics as they apply to prenatal development, infancy, childhood and adolescence. Topics will include major theories and themes in developmental psychology, developmental research methods, physical development, socio-emotional development, cognitive development, language development, moral development, and contexts for development to include culture, family and peers. The emphasis in this class is on discovering the many different biological, maturational, and experiential factors that influence development.
Note: Students who have taken PSY 322, PSY 323 or HDV 322 or HDV 323 may not take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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PSY 326 - Psychology of Race: Examining Racial and Ethnic Identity Development
Psychological aspects of racial and ethnic identity development and personal identities of U.S. racialized groups will be explored from a psychological basis. Students will increase cultural awareness of their own and others racial and ethnic identities and will evaluate research on the role of racial and ethnic identity development in psychological processes and human behavior.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or SOC 100.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 330 - Educational Psychology
A study of psychological principles and research as applied to classroom organization, teaching, and learning.
Prerequisite: PSY 320 or HDV 322 or HDV 323; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 340 - Social Psychology
Introduction to the social determinants of individual and group behavior with an emphasis on current theory and research.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 343 - Health Psychology
A comprehensive introduction to the field of health psychology, including coverage of basic research methods, current findings with respect to psychosocial variable and disease risk, and critical analysis of the dissemination of these findings to the public.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 344 - Psychology of Women
In this course, traditional and contemporary theories on the psychology of women are examined. Historical and current research on the psychosocial development of girls and women are discussed and critiqued.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 345 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This course describes and explains psychological aspects of work-related behavior, providing students with the skills necessary to effectively address the issues that impact human behavior in the workplace. Students will examine how psychological theories, methods, and research apply to the workplace.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 346 - Sport Psychology
This course examines the behavioral, perceptual, cognitive, and affective aspects of sport participants, coaches, officials and spectators. Psychological concepts will be presented and applied to all aspects of sport and exercise.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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PSY 350 - Abnormal Psychology
Examines the origins and symptoms of emotional and behavioral disorders. Prevention and treatment will be examined, along with cultural and historical influences on our understanding of disorders.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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PSY 361 - Psychology of Language
Survey of the major research findings in the psychology of language with special emphasis on the psychological processes involved in language acquisition and adult language comprehension and production.
Note: Students that have completed PSY 310, Psycholinguistics, cannot take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 or COG 166.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 390H - Honors Seminar in Psychology
The Psychology Honors Program is one option for the capstone experience for psychology undergraduates at SUNY Oswego. The program is designed to enable students to complete an individual research project (i.e. Honors Thesis) under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The Honors program will require students to complete at least 2 semesters and up to 4 semesters of this seminar course, which is designed to help students design, execute, write, and defend their Honors Thesis. Each semester includes specific thesis support and professional development content that is linked to the stage of the process (and career) for the majority of students. Class time will involve lectures by the instructor, group discussions, and targeted exercises.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
Credit: 1-4
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PSY 399 - Independent Study
Individual study and research.
Note: Credits 1 to 12, may be repeated 5 times for a total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Minimum 60 credits and 3.0 GPA and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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PSY 401 - Perception
Examines contemporary theories and research which account for our abilities to sense and interpret light, sound, and other forms of stimulation.
Note: Laboratory course. If you have taken PSY 301 you cannot take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 290.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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PSY 402 - Learning
This course is designed to be an advanced topical course within the specific area of human learning. Students will utilize their methodology skills attained from PSY 290 to examine the area of learning from both the practical and theoretical standpoints. Students will be responsible for in-depth readings of original research in several specific areas of learning. In addition, students will be involved in the basic methods of data collection, experimental design, data analysis, and report writing within the area of learning.
Note: If you have taken PSY 302 you cannot take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 290
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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PSY 403 - Biopsychology
An examination of the physical and biological mechanisms that underlie or are associated with specific behaviors and experiences including aggression, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, psychopathology, development, and the action of psychoactive drugs.
Note: Laboratory course. If you have taken PSY 303 you cannot take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 290.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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PSY 405 - Cognition
This area of psychology is guided by the information processing approach in its examination of how people think. Topics include attention and memory, problem solving, decision making, and logical reasoning.
Note: Laboratory course. If you have taken PSY 305 you cannot take this course.
Prerequisite: PSY 290.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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PSY 407 - Human Factors Psychology
This course will provide an in depth review of the application of psychology to the design, development, and assessment of systems, products and information. Students will be provided with an understanding of human abilities, the user centered design process that accounts for those abilities, and methodologies for assessing usability. Through the review of case studies human factors issues related to human-computer interfaces, control design, workspace design and the needs of special populations (e.g. elderly) will be studied.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 and 290 and upper division standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 410 - Advanced Topics in Psychology
Course description is dependent on topic. Contact department for description.
Note: Repeatable up to 15 credit hours.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and upper division standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 411 - Introduction into Neural Networks
Introduction to Neural Networks’ provides a rigorous introduction to the principles of neural function in the context of network and connectionist network theories. A variety of approaches will be considered as an explanatory model for human behavior more broadly, and how they might support a range of cognitive phenomena.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and PSY 305, or instructor permission
Equivalent Course: COG 411
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 423 - Psychology Adulthood & Aging
This course is designed to be a topical course that will cover a broad scope of normative psychological, cognitive, social, and biological development from adulthood through old age. Theories of adult development and aging will be presented. Students will read and discuss empirical articles from the primary literature.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and PSY 200 or PSY 320, or Instructor Permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 424 - Social Cognition
Social Cognition is the study of information processing about ourselves, others, and social groups. This course provides a detailed introduction to topics and theories in Social Cognition, with a focus on empirical findings in the field. Students will familiarize themselves with classic and contemporary theories and methods in Social Cognition. Sample topics in the course include social judgment, automaticity, attitudes, and stereotypes.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and PSY 340; or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 426 - Development and Interpersonal Relationships
The principal goal of this course is to achieve an advanced understanding of how interpersonal relationships develop over the course of the lifespan, from the cradle to the grave. Using both attachment theory as the main conceptual framework and work from a variety of other related research traditions (e.g., family systems theory, social cognition, peer relations, developmental psychopathology, child maltreatment), we will examine how different types of social relationships e.g., child-parent relationships, romantic relationships, friendships) emerge throughout development and how the quality of these relationships effect broad and specific aspects of personal functioning and overall well-being.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and 320; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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PSY 428 - Cognitive Development
This course is designed to be a depth course that will cover a broad scope of normative cognitive development from infancy to adolescence. Theories of cognitive development and theories within subfields of cognitive development will be presented. Students will read and discuss empirical articles from the primary literature to gain an understanding of the current issues, methodologies and knowledge base in this area of psychological science.
Prerequisite: PSY 200 or PSY 305 or PSY 320; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 433 - Primate Cognition
This seminar will provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of primate cognition from an evolutionary and comparative perspective. Students will develop a more evolutionarily grounded understanding of cognition and social behavior from learning about our nonhuman primate cousins.
Prerequisite: PSY 290, and PSY 305 or PSY 320
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 435 - Cognitive Systems
This course provides an introduction to and survey of developing areas of research and theorization in Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Science, with an emphasis on extending and applying those areas to other domains in Psychology. Potential topics include complex and dynamical systems, self-organization, situated cognition, joint action, and simulation.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and 305; or instructor permission.
Equivalent Course: COG 435
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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PSY 441 - Theories of Personality
A study of the major classic and current theories of personality and human behavior with an emphasis on the contributions to general psychology. It enables students to acquire an in-depth understanding of concepts and principles that they can use to unravel mysteries of human behavior and see how these influences relate to our understanding of psychopathology (abnormal psychology) through an examination of personality research.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 or permission of instructor
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 444 - Emotion
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of emotion (or affect) from a variety of perspectives and explores how psychology explains the origins and functions of emotion. It examines how a person’s cognition and culture, broadly construed, can influence their emotional experiences and expressions. Students are introduced to a variety of approaches for measuring emotions that they could utilize for their capstone and independent research projects.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 445 - Risk and Reward
This course is designed as an advanced topics course in clinical psychology for behavioral science students and will examine in-depth the concept of impulse control and how it applies to the development and maintenance of a wide range of psychopathology. Students will be exposed to controversial topics, including suicide, trauma, child abuse, and substance abuse/addiction and will be required to think critically about these issues for class assignments. The knowledge and skills learned in this course will prepare students to critically evaluate published scientific literature across the many domains of psychopathology. Major topics include the neurobiology and phenomenology of impulse control, disorders of impulse control (ICDs), personality disorders, behavioral and substance dependence, and sex/porn addictions.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and 350; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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PSY 450 - Topics in Abnormal Psychology
Topics in Adnormal Psychology
Note: Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and PSY 350
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 451 - Advanced Topics in Abnormal Psychology: Trauma and Loss
This course examines the study of the psychology of trauma and loss as it impacts human behavior. The nature of trauma and grief and the types of loss people experience when they encounter traumatic experiences, psychological theories of trauma and loss, cultural and historical issues relevant to traumatic loss experiences, as well as some of the methods used to study these reactions will be covered.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and 350, or instructor permission.
Offered: Summer
Credit: 3
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PSY 452 - Introduction to Trauma Studies
Intermediate and advanced concepts of the psychophysiology and neurobiology of the trauma response and current research on evidence-based trauma assessment and intervention with civilian and military populations are examined. Research on clinical criteria, cultural, historical and contextual factors for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, other Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, and related comorbid disorders are explored within the most recent diagnostic framework of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5, 2013).
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and 350, or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer
Credit: 3
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PSY 455 - Trauma and the Military: Focus on Combat Stress
This course focuses on the effects of trauma that are specific to men and women who have served in the military. General information about military-related traumatic experiences, as well as information specific to veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is provided. Topics will include historical and contemporary perspectives on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma, and treatment modalities such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. A course on trauma and the military with a focus on combat trauma will be important to inform students on the nature of combat-related trauma and interventions for military veterans with PTSD.
Prerequisite: PSY 290, PSY 350 or CPS 310 or instructor permission
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 456 - Trauma & Children
This course provides a broad introduction to the impact of various traumas on children (ages 0-12) from an integrated model of psychology. Students will learn how trauma impacts all levels of a child’s individual development, as well as how trauma influences the systems in which children live and function. A review of resilience literature and related psychological disorders will be included as well. Although the focus of this course is on foundational literature and current research in these topic areas, a brief introduction to assessment, treatment models, service delivery systems, and basic treatment strategies will also be provided. The material presented will focus on current scientific and practice literature, as well as case examples and clinical experiences of professionals.
Prerequisite: PSY 290; PSY 200 or 320 or HDV 322 or 323; and PSY 350; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 459 - Ethno Cultural Aspects of Trauma
Trauma is a universal experience and training students to be competent in awareness of service delivery and policy decisions regarding trauma-affected populations is a critical need for the public health infrastructure. Given the changing demographics of the U.S. population, it has become increasingly important to understand how racial and ethnic identity influences the perception, onset and manifestation of trauma. This course Ethno-Cultural Aspects of Trauma will examine the psychological effects of racial and ethnic identity on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Students will look at the general ideas of identity development and its effects on PTSD symptomology from a psychological basis.
Note: Repeat once total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and 350, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 461 - Brain Injury and Psychopathology
This seminar provides an overview of neurological and behavioral correlates of mild traumatic brain injury and co-morbid psychopathology. Topics include: pathophysiology of injury, brain plasticity, and co-morbid conditions such as anxiety/stress disorders, mood disturbances, and cognitive impairments. Etiology and treatment, along with broader impacts to society, will also be explored.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and PSY 303 or 350; or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 463 - Cognitive Neuroscience Seminar
Cognitive Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary exploration of the relationship between the brain and cognitive processes. Through the review of current research in cognitive neuroscience and case studies of patients with neurological damage, the brain mechanisms underlying cognition will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the higher cognitive processes such as pattern recognition, memory, language, and consciousness.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and PSY 305 and either PSY 303 or 403; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 465 - Neurobehavioral Toxicology
This course will cover basic issues in developmental and behavioral toxicology, examining environmental toxicants that act primarily on the nervous system. We will examine how developmental and behavioral effects are studied, and explore hypothesized and established neural and behavioral mechanisms of action. Both human and animal behavior will be compared, and the validity of those comparisons discussed. Finally how the field impacts public policy decisions will be examined from the standpoint of making policy decisions and communicating hazard and risk to the public.
Note: Course may be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and either PSY 303 or 403.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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PSY 466 - Behavioral Pharmacology
This seminar examines the neuropharmacological and behavioral underpinnings of substance addiction and dependence. It will specifically explore theories of addiction vs. physical dependence, central nervous system networks of reinforcement, biological and behavioral mechanisms of tolerance, and emerging evidence underlying the development of addiction as a conditioning process.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and 303; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 471 - Advanced Statistics in Psychological Science
Building on the foundation of statistical analyses students have learned from PSY 280, Analysis of Psychological Data, students will strengthen and enhance their knowledge about those statistical analyses, as well as extend their repertoire to more complex statistical models.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 472 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychological Science
This course will introduce students to a variety of laboratory-based research methods used in the psychological sciences by providing hands-on experiences as a primary method of instruction.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and (PSY 303 OR PSY 305), or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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PSY 475 - History and Current Systems in Psychology
Traces psychology from its roots in philosophy and biology, through the period of “schools” (e.g., structuralism, behaviorism, Gestalt) into the multifaceted discipline of the current era. Selected contemporary approaches to psychology will be compared and evaluated both in historical context and from a more functional, problem-solving point of view.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and senior standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 475H - History and Current Systems in Psychology
Traces psychology from its roots in philosophy and biology, through the period of schools (e.g., structuralism, behaviorism, Gestalt) into the multifaceted discipline of the current era. Selected contemporary approaches to psychology will be compared and evaluated both in historical context and from a more functional, problem-solving point of view. Explores the conceptual and epistemological problems associated with the nature of psychology, such as the following: the scientific status of certain psychological theories, e.g., the Freudian theory of personality; the issue of mind versus brain; and the reduction of psychological concepts to those of physics.
Note: This course is co-taught with PHL 496 Joint Seminar in Philosophy-Psychology. Students may not take both courses for credit.
Prerequisite: Psychology Honors Program and senior standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 480 - Advanced Topics in Research Methods: Advanced Psychological Statistics
Topics include multiple regression, analysis of variance, factor analysis, and some multivariate techniques. Use of computerized statistical packages to plan, execute, and interpret complex analyses.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 485 - Prevention Science & Practice
This course provides a foundation in prevention science and practice as it relates to psychology. Students will learn how psychologists develop, examine, and implement systematic practices to reduce unhealthy/maladaptive behavior and to promote healthy/adaptive behavior. Students will also participate in an off-campus practicum to learn about prevention science first-hand.
Note: Course may be repeated for a total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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PSY 490 - Research Seminar
An experience in a student conducted research project supervised by a faculty member. Activities will include either field studies or laboratory experiments.
Prerequisite: PSY 290 or instructor permission
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 to 3
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PSY 491 - Capstone Laboratory Research
The laboratory research capstone in psychology provides students with a culminating experience in psychology integrating both an applied practical experience in the laboratory conducting research under the supervision of a faculty mentor and a writing component in the form of a senior thesis.
Prerequisite: Senior standing; all core courses; and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 496 - Capstone Senior Thesis in Psychology
This capstone is offered as a seminar style course that provides instruction and mentoring on the capstone thesis, analysis of the current articles on a broad area of psychology (according to the instructor’s expertise and student proposals), and strengthening of writing through peer-feedback. A formal presentation at the end of the term is required.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, all core courses, all breadth courses, and at least one of two depth courses taken in sequential order with a minimum grade of C-before moving on to the next course, and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PSY 497 - Practicum in Teaching
Students will receive supervised experience teaching introductory psychology. Requirements include attending the supervisor’s lectures, teaching a one-period discussion section, holding office hours to meet with students, and participating in a weekly seminar addressing teaching skills and methods. Students will also assist in grading papers and constructing test questions. Students will be evaluated on their teaching performance and log of teaching activities.
Note: Advisement recommendation: Minimum GPA of 3.0
Prerequisite: Instructor permission and upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PSY 498 - Capstone Internship in Psychology
The internship capstone in psychology provides students with a culminating experience in psychology integrating both an applied practical experience in the field and a writing component in the form of a senior thesis.
Note: Variable credit zero to 12, not repeatable. Registration is facilitated through the EXCEL Office and is offered as needed.
Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, senior standing, and instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 499 - Independent Study
Individual study in the field of psychology under the direct supervision of a department faculty member.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1 to 3
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PRL 215 - Survey of Public Relations
A theoretical introduction to the general field of public relations. While emphasis is placed on institutional public relations, the operation of corporate public relations offices and private public relations agencies will be introduced.
Note: Material will include the origin of public relations, its function, the process and the practice of public relations.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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PRL 313 - Writing for Public Relations and Mass Media
A comprehensive writing experience for public relations and mass communications practice. Students will write and edit copy for print, electronic, mass and specialized media. Formats include news releases, editorials, features, scripts, advertising copy, letters, and memos.
Prerequisite: PRL/COM 215 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PRL 314 - Crisis Communication
This course will provide students with a theoretical background and a seminar discussion environment for examining crisis communication strategies, tactics, and crisis management case studies.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PRL 315 - Design and Layout for Media
An introduction to the theory and practice of designing visual presentations for media. Problems of planning, preparing, and evaluating design and layout material for a variety of visual media are discussed. Students will research and produce solutions to problems presented by common media formats.
Note: Materials charge required.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PRL 316 - Survey of Health Communication
This course focuses on theoretical and applied features of health communication. The class will consider a variety of health factors, theories, conceptual frameworks, methodological techniques, and implementation strategies that can be used to inform and influence individuals, families and communities.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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PRL 317 - Public Relations Research
An examination of the nature, formation and communication of attitudes and public opinion in public relations setting. Also included are application of methods for measuring attitudes, opinions, and public relations performances. Sampling, interviewing, and data analysis techniques.
Prerequisite: PRL/COM 215.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PRL 318 - Event Planning
This course is designed to identify the components of special events, seminars, product launches, festivals and lectures and how they affect a company’s corporate image as well as how they fit a company’s strategic mission. The class will place special focus on strategic planning; budgeting; financial and risk management. This class includes developing and defining critical thinking and presentation skills, as they relate to events.
Prerequisite: COM 100, COM 210, or COM 211; or instructor permission
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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PRL 415 - Case Studies in Public Relations
This course is designed to study a clear set of guiding public relations principles accompanied by public relations cases that generally illustrate those principles in a positive light and thus serve as models of effective management and practice. Students will study real-life public relations cases designed to help them develop ability in applying effective, cutting-edge public relations theories, principles, and practices in a wide variety of situations.
Prerequisite: PRL/COM 313 or PRL/COM 317; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PRL 416 - Capstone in Public Relations
This course is to serve as the capstone for public relations majors. It will bring together the theories and techniques of public relations with real world application with a major focus in campaign planning.
Prerequisite: PRL/COM 415 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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PRL 498 - Public Relations Internship
An upper division course for students who wish to take part in a semester long internship or experiential opportunity designed to provide a pre-professional experiential learning opportunity related to the field of public relations. Students will work per the credit hour requirement in a position which will provide opportunities to apply classroom learning and to analyze and synthesize that knowledge in an approved internship setting.
Note: This course is repeatable for up to 12 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing of academic coursework including courses related to the intended pre-professional internship; a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5; approval of the pre-professional internship position by the faculty sponsor as being an appropriate situation for experiential learning; and the completion of all elements of the learning agreement.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 1 to 12
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PRL 499 - Public Relations Independent Study
Students essentially create their own course on a topic of their choice in the field of public relations, working in concert with your faculty advisor. An independent study supplements the current public relations program’s curriculum by studying a topic with a unique interest to a student and her/his faculty advisor.
Note: Course is repeatable for up to 12 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing of academic coursework including courses related to the intended independent study; a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5; approval of the independent study by the faculty sponsor; the completion of all elements of the learning agreement; and approval by faculty sponsor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 1 to 12
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RMI 300 - Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance
This course is structured as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the principles of risk and the management of risk through the use of financing, insurance, and/or hedging, all in the context of the managerial and personal decision-making process. Topics include risk measurement, risk identification, the principles of insurance, the basics of hedging, and the integration of risk treatment programs.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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RMI 310 - Property and Liability Insurance
This course examines the major types of commercial and individual property and liability insurance. Loss control will also be addressed as a complement to insurance coverage. Emphasis is placed on understanding the terms of the contract and its limitations of coverage for the various types of insurance in this category.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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RMI 320 - Employee Benefits
This course examines the characteristics and design of employee benefit plans including group insurance, pension and profit sharing plans. These plans are evaluated in terms of their cost and effectiveness. Consideration is given to taxation and social insurance systems as well as international benefits programs.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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RMI 400 - Life and Health Insurance
This course covers the nature of life and health insurance risks and the functions and uses of life and health insurance in treating these risks. The perspective is that of broad-based financial planning, including the integration of tax, accounting and legal aspects from both the individual’s and organization’s viewpoints. Techniques for evaluating life insurance and annuities are covered, along with a review of the legal aspects of these insurance contracts.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Summer
Credit: 3
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RMI 450 - Risk Management Problems and Cases
This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level work in corporate risk management. The emphasis is on organizational decision making under conditions of uncertainty. This course builds upon previous RMI course work and emphasizes the application of RMI concepts.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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SOC 100 - Introductory Sociology
An introduction to the major concepts and perspectives in sociology and a survey of some areas of sociological investigation.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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SOC 180 - Introduction to Social Work
This course is designed to familiarize students with the following content areas: the history and nature of social work; the nature of those settings within which social work activities typically occur; and the nature of health/wealth programs in the United States.
Prerequisite: SOC 100, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 210 - Theory I: Foundation of Sociological Theory
Historical development of sociological thought emphasizing major contributors and schools.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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SOC 220 - Introduction to Social Research
This course introduces the basic tenets of both quantitative and qualitative social research design and analysis. While a substantial portion of this course deals with positivistic research tradition, relatively little attention is given to statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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SOC 221 - Introduction to Social Statistics
This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in statistical analysis and to prepare students to be intelligent consumers of quantitative social research.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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SOC 260 - Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender
This course examines concepts of race, ethnicity, class, and gender, examining how these are played out in structures of society such as work, age, family, education, sport, religion, law, and government, including the intersections among these concepts, their intersection with social structures that support them, and their effects on people.
Note: Not open to students that have taken SOC 250/GWS 250.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission
Equivalent Course: WST 260
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 280 - Social Problems
An examination, from major sociological perspectives, of social problems such as poverty; violence; drug abuse; changes in the workplace; inequalities related to race, ethnicity, gender, and social class; and mental illness.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 301 - Topics in Sociology
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of different topics related to specialized areas of sociology.
Note: These topics will change as new courses are introduced.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 302 - Teaching Sociology I
This course offers qualified and promising students the opportunity to participate in the construction and execution of a sociology course. Under the instructor’s guidance, the student aids in test construction and evaluation, tracking attendance, and introduces various pedagogical strategies. The student gains experience in conducting review sessions, teaching a lesson, and evaluating textbooks. As a result of these and other activities, sociology students are able to gain practical experience in writing, speaking, organizing, and evaluating that will help them tremendously whether they go on to graduate school or immediately enter the workforce.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours of sociology and instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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SOC 310 - Contemporary Sociological Theory
Current work of major theorists stressing their approaches to issues in sociological theory.
Prerequisite: SOC 210 and SOC 260 OR 280, or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 320 - Survey Methodology
This course introduces the logic and the skills of survey research. Students will learn various survey designs, measurement options, data collection techniques, and data analysis techniques. The course is intended as a practical and realistic guide for social science students who have had little previous experience in survey research.
Prerequisite: SOC 220 and 221 and SOC 260 OR 280, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 330 - Qualitative Research Methods
Course will present theories, practices, and applications of qualitative research methodologies. These methodologies include: Unobtrusive Measures, Observation, Participant Observation, Oral History, Ethnography, Content Analysis, In-Depth Interviewing.
Prerequisite: SOC 220 and 221 and SOC 260 OR 280, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 341 - Social Inequality/Stratification
This course is designed to examine social inequalities in society through an exploration of the socially constructed categories of social class, status, caste, race, gender,and power.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 351 - The Changing Modern Family
The family in various cultures; organization and relation to other institutions; social function of the family.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 354 - Sports and Travel
This course is designed to prepare students for travel abroad as part of the Sociology support of the Sports Studies Program. Students will learn about the cultural aspects of the travel designation.
Note: Repeatable for a total of six credits. Requires permission from International Education Office.
Prerequisite: SOC 100; or instructor’s permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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SOC 355 - Sociology of Sports
A survey of pervasive influence of sports in contemporary societies, particularly the United States, viewed through the concepts and perspectives of sociology.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 366 - Popular Culture
The nature of popular culture; theories of its origins and impact; issues in popular culture; examination of its specific forms such as music, television, and movies.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 367 - Globalization and Poverty
This systematic study of the concepts and practices of poverty, prevalent in industrial and non-industrial countries, is traced from economic, political and social policies in present and past economic systems. Why only economics was previously thought to be capable of analyzing and measuring poverty is investigated.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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SOC 369 - Environmental Sociology
Environmental sociology examines the social aspects of the environment including sustainable agriculture, the production and consumption of energy and fuels, environmental social movements, leisure and recreation, the role of nature on the environment, the human impact on the environment and especially humanity’s attempt to sustain the environment.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 370 - Sociology of Deviance
Nature and types of deviant behavior; relationship to conformity; analysis of selected patterns of deviance.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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SOC 371 - Criminology
Nature, extent and characteristics of crime and criminals; methods of prevention, control, and treatment.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission. SOC 370 is recommended.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 373 - Gangs in American Society
This course provides a socio-historical view of street gangs in the United States and will provide the student with a general overview of the nature of street gangs including: theoretical and socio-economic explanations of why gangs exist; the gang structure and process; female gangs; criminal activities of gangs; gang prevention, suppression and treatment techniques; and implications for the future study of gangs.
Prerequisite: SOC 100, or instructor permission. SOC 371 or 372 is recommended.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 374 - Family Violence
This course examines the complex of violence in the family setting; incest, spouse abuse, and child abuse. It also examines the continuing relationship among these acts. These problems are approached from a sociological and legal perspective.
Prerequisite: SOC 100, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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SOC 381 - Sociology of Gender Roles
Sociological analysis of establishment, maintenance, and current reorganization of sex roles; social ramifications and institutional consequences of changing sex roles.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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