2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Political Science |
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POSC 474 - WA Semester: Theories of Constitutional Interpretation
Corequisites, POSC 473 , POSC 475 , consent of the Political Science Department Chair. This course reflects on the provisions of the Constitution, the values on which it is based, and the contributions it has made to policy, governance, and democracy in the United States. The course will examine the Congress, executive branch, committees, parties, and interest groups as sources of policy. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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POSC 475 - WA Semester: Public Affairs Internship Seminar
Corequisite, POSC 473 , POSC 474 , consent of Political Science Department Chair. The internship seminar offers a structured environment in which to reflect on internship experiences, and discuss assigned readings to explore the intersection of politics and policy. Observing Washington in action makes clear that politics in real life often differs from how it is portrayed in textbooks. (Offered every semester.) 9 credits
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POSC 486 - Political Leadership
An examination of the role of leadership within the American political system. Leadership as an academic field of study will be considered, including how political leadership is defined and how it relates to the day-to-day operation of the governing process. Topics include leadership within the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, leadership within political parties, interest groups, and the news media, and leadership issues relating to gender and ethnicity. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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POSC 490 - Independent Internship
P/NP. ½-3 credits
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POSC 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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POSC 499 - Individual Study
(Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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Portugese |
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PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese I
Students develop basic competence in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and composition writing. Emphasis is placed on conversational skills pertinent to a variety of social situations in different cultures. The class is conducted in Portuguese. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PORT 102 - Elementary Portuguese II
Prerequisite, PORT 101 . Students work on expanding and improving communicative skills to encompass most social and some professional situations. Through intensified reading and composition writing students also explore the diverse geography and culture of the Portuguese speaking world. The class is conducted in Portuguese. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PORT 201 - Intermediate Portuguese I
Prerequisite, PORT 102 . Students work on expanding and improving communicative skills to encompass most social and some professional situations. The class is conducted in Portuguese. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PORT 202 - Intermediate Portuguese
Prerequisite, PORT 201 , or consent of instructor. Intermediate Portuguese is designed to reinforce and build upon the fundamental communication skills acquired in first year Portuguese. Students will be able to practice more complex grammar structures and improve their reading and speaking abilities. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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Prague, Czech Republic |
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IPCP 100 - Introduction to Sociology
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will be introduced to “sociological thinking”, the way in which the situations, decisions, actions, identities, and life opportunities of individuals are shaped by broader societal processes. Students will be enabled to understand the world from a sociological point of view. Equated as SOC 101 . (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 104 - Introduction to Politics II
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will get an insight to the concept of the modern state; constitutions and governmental design; national decision-making institutions; bureaucracy and the public sector; law and the courts; voting behavior; elections; parties; political economy of the state; international framework of politics. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 106 - Intro to International Relations
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will be introduced to the historical settings of IR, globalization of IR and IR theory in general. Students will focus on key concepts such as liberalism/idealism, realism, neorealism, neoliberalism, international social theory, critical theories; systematic level concepts in IR; levels of analysis; actors in IR, institutions in IR. It will also offer an introduction to international political economy; international security in the post-cold war era; 20th century total wars; peace and diplomacy; the ethical problem of humanitarian intervention and the issues of the New World Order. Equated as POSC 120 . (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 108 - Intro to Diplomacy
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students are introduced to diplomacy of the 21st century, diplomatic relations, diplomatic missions, MFA-organization and structure, diplomatic protocol, diplomatic privileges and immunities, international organizations, international law, conferences, and entertainment. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 110 - Public Speaking
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. This course helps students develop communication skills and provides background knowledge into the communication process. Topics include listening, impromptu speeches; freeing the voice and body, listening, outlining; personal experience speech; organizational patterns, beginning and ending speeches; delivering another person’s speech from an outline; informative speech; persuasive speaking, appeals, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs; audience analysis, reasoning with evidence and argument, Monroe pattern for persuasion; effective communication in groups. Equated as COM 101 . (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 111 - Intro to Mass Communication
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. This course introduces the structures and practices of mass communication. Students will discuss the social, political, cultural, and economic factors that affect the production and reception of media messages. Topics will include the history of media technologies, the economics of media, making the news, alternative media, advertising in society, ideology, the public, activism and media, media effects, and the emerging global order. Equated as COM 101 . (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 200 - Political Philosophy
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will be introduced to major works of political philosophy such as Plato’s Republic, Aristotle’s Polis, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau. Students will discuss issues such as political legitimacy in the modern mode, Social Contrast theory, principles of liberalism, critique of the Enlightenment, Marx’s critique of capitalism, Foucault’s critique of power, two models of democracy: representative and participatory, social justice and liberty, democracy and justice: feminist revisions. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 201 - Introduction to Social Science Research Methods
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will develop their skills in critically evaluating different research methodologies used in social sciences. Students will understand the fundamental concepts and procedures involved in conducting qualitative research and will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of such data collection techniques. Equated as SOC 201 . (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 202 - Nations and Nationalism
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will gain an insight into the national awakening, national policies of multi-ethnic states and national programs and their leaders. The course will center around three phenomena that had fateful consequences for the 20th century: the unsuccessful attempt to eliminate national tensions by creating new nation-states after WWI, and the encounters with both major totalitarian ideologies - Nazism and Communism. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 203 - Political Geography
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will develop an insight into the political geography of the world order, uneven development, the rise and fall of the superpowers, the multipolar world, the state and the world order, the nation-state, the state as spatial entity, people and the state, the global villagers, citizens and the city. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 204 - World History I
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Student will be introduced to the history of several regions such as: Ancient Mesopotamia, Near East, India, China, the Greeks, the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire. We will also discuss the rise of Christianity, the end of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages in Europe, the rise and growth of Islam, Medieval Africa, S. E. Asia, China, and Japan in the Middle ages, Europe and the world by 1500. Equated as HIST 201 . (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 206 - World History II
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will be introduced to major world civilizations in the Early Modern Period such as the native “Americans,” the Muslim empires, and China and Japan. Students will study several “revolutionary” European events of global importance, including English constitutional developments in the 17th century, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution. Students will also gain insight into Late 19th century imperialism, the global significance of the two world wars, and the international dimensions of the Cold War. Equated as HIST 202 . (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 207 - History of the Cold War and Post-Cold War Transition
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will gain insight into several events and concepts of World War II such as the Allies and enemies in WWII; Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam, the atomic bomb; the Truman doctrine, the Marshall Plan and the crisis of 1948. This course will also discuss the Cold War in the Far East; China and the Korean war, 1950; the Soviet Union of Nikita Khrushchev; USSR vs. USA in the Middle East; from Berlin to Cuba; Vietnam to the Helsinki accords; Reagan vs. Gorbachev; and the revolutions of Eastern Europe. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 301 - Social Psychology
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will get an insight into the dynamics between the individual and the society. Students will realize how an individual is influenced by the environment, and in return how he/she can influence the environment. Students are able to analyze social identity and social development of an individual, and recognize behavior such as prejudices, stereotypes, aggression and altruism. Equated as PSY 336 . (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 303 - Global Security
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will learn about threats to the national security; the terms and conditions of implementing and controlling military power; the probability of use of military power; its impact on the individual and on a state, society and the foreign policy of preparing for war, preventing a war or engaging in war; the role of the policy making, arms control, diplomacy and national security policy and strategies. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 303 - Popular Culture and Media Theory
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students will be introduced to several thinkers - philosophers, psychologists, anthropologists, and others - who have dealt with the media and popular culture in their works. Students will understand what is culture and media, how they make meaning, and the best ways to interpret their messages. Equated as SOC 311 . (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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IPCP 310 - European History II
Taught in Prague, Czech Republic. Students are introduced to politics, economics and the church in Western and Central Europe, in the Early Modern period. Students will discuss key concepts and periods such as the Renaissance, humanism, the Reformation (Lutheranism/Calvinism), the Counter-Reformation, ritual, magic and the Sacred in the Early Modern Period, territorial confessionalism, Religious wars, tolerance and Intolerance, Enlightenment and Absolutism, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, nationalism and imperialism, the First World War, Europe after the War, World War II in Europe, the Soviet experiment, post World War II. Equated as HIST 338 . (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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Psychology |
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PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology
PSY 101 is prerequisite to all other courses in psychology. Introduction to the theories, principles, processes, problems, methods, and applications of psychology. In addition to attendance at lectures, students are required to serve as participants in course-relevant research or to complete a project of similar length and content. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 199 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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PSY 201 - Critical Thinking
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , psychology major or consent of department chair. Students explore methods of empirical and theoretical evaluation of psychological facts, assertions, research studies, and theories. The course focuses on the development of a critical thinking paradigm, which will reduce the probability of common errors of thinking. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 202 - History and Systems of Psychology
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , psychology major or consent of department chair. Discussion and evaluation of psychology’s historical roots and the influences and people that have contributed to its present form. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 203 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisites, MATH 100 , MATH 100L , PSY 101 , or equivalents. The course covers descriptive and inferential statistics, the rationale of hypothesis testing, a survey of the common parametric and nonparametric statistical tests, and the calculation and interpretation of statistical indices and applications. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 204 - Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , PSY 203 , or equivalents. An introduction to the principles and procedures involved in behavioral sciences research emphasizing the scientific method and its application to psychological inquiry. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered every semester.) 4 credits
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PSY 290 - Intern Program
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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PSY 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PSY 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , freshman or sophomore standing only, and consent of instructor, academic advisor, and chair, 3.0 or higher grade point average. Supervised individual study or research on a special problem or in a selected area of psychology. Open to lower-division students majoring in psychology. (Offered every semester.) 1-6 credits
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PSY 304 - Advanced Research Design
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , PSY 203 , PSY 204 , or equivalents. This course will provide a comprehensive and systematic examination of advanced research methods and statistical procedures applied to the empirical evaluation of human behavior. Students will evaluate quantitative vs qualitative designs, within-participant vs between-participant designs, and single-variable vs factorial designs, as well as non-experimental designs, such as surveys. The course goal is to support the development of a precise and complete research proposal commensurate with professional standards and suitable to support a Capstone Senior Thesis. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 310 - Psychology of Learning
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An examination of the theoretical and methodological foundations of human learning. Emphasis is placed on an evaluation of the major learning paradigms and on the application of learning principles. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 315 - Sensation and Perception
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An introduction to the sensory nervous system and the perceptual basis of human experience. General topics include psychophysics and the physiology of the sensory systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between the anatomy of the sensory system and the transduction of sensory stimuli into meaningful perceptional experiences. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 317 - Cognitive Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . Examines the neural basis for cognition beginning with attention and spans the breadth of cognitive processes to include memory, learning, language, reasoning, and problem solving. Students learn how our minds absorb, store, and manipulate information from the world to solve problems, make decisions, comprehend language, produce art, and laugh at jokes. Students are encouraged to think critically and develop questions about their own cognitive processes. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 319 - Motivation and Emotion
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An introduction to the theoretical, physiological, and behavioral constructs underlying the processes of motivation and emotion. Emphasis is placed on methods for studying motivation and emotion and their role in human behavior. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 322 - Theories of Personality
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An evaluative review of the major theories of personality. Emphasis is placed on personality structure, dynamics, behavior, and development of the normal and abnormal personality. Theories include psychodynamic, cognitive, somatic, behavioral, social learning, and humanistic explanations for human behavior and their differential implications for psychology. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 323 - Child Development
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . This course covers the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of development from conception through adolescence. Lectures introduce major theories and research strategies in child development and integrates applied aspects such as parenting and teaching children. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 327 - Life Span Development
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major theories, concepts, and research methods in life-span developmental psychology. Students will learn to understand cognitive, emotional, and social development and changes across the entire life span from infancy to late adulthood. This course examines the biological and environmental foundations of development including cross-cultural issues and highlights empirical research to integrate theoretical and applied perspectives. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 328 - Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An overview of the field of abnormal psychology, which is the application of methods, principles, and findings from psychological research to understand, classify, and treat “abnormal” behavior and psychologically-based human suffering. Topics of lectures, discussions, and video presentations provide an integrative overview of current approaches to classification, assessment, and treatment of psychological disorders and mental illness. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 329 - Experimental Course
May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 330 - Child Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisites, PSY 101 and PSY 323 , or 326, or PSY 327 , or equivalents. PSY 323 , or 326, or PSY 327 may be taken concurrently. This course will review the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and development disorders in children and adolescents. This course is likely to be beneficial for all students who are interested in interacting with children and adolescents. For students considering careers involving children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 333 - Physiological Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An investigation of the relationship between brain and behavior. Students will study the structure and function of the nervous system, including the biological bases of psychopathology and normal function. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 336 - Social Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An introduction to the scientific study of how groups and individuals interact. Cognition, feelings, impressions, and attitudes influence and are influenced by the presence of others according to the precepts of Social Psychology. Topics include manipulation and influence tactics, persuasion, attraction, aggression, altruism, self-concept, stereotypes, and cognition and behavioral congruence. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 340 - Human Sexuality
An introduction to the physiological, psychological, and sociocultural factors influencing healthy human sexual expression. Emphasis is placed on gender identity, sex roles, variations in sexual behavior, love and attraction, and basic treatments for sexual dysfunction. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 341 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An introduction to the major issues and terminology used in cross-cultural psychology, which uses models and research methods from psychology, anthropology, and sociology. The course emphasizes a comparative approach. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 344 - Psychology of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
A systematic study of the empirical and practical issues in the psychology of gender identity and sexual orientation. The course examines the current state of psychological knowledge and the experiences of LGBTQ individuals in American society, considering topics such as origins of sexual and gender identities, media representation, prejudice and discrimination, relationships, mental and physical health, workplace issues, and ally development. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 345 - Sports Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An examination of the principles of psychology as they apply to an understanding of sports-related issues. Topics of interest to the sports world will be discussed relative to theoretical constructs of psychology. The class is not designed to include any physical activity. It is designed for students interested in coaching at any level, athletes, and those interested in a more comprehensive analysis of issues underlying sport. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 355 - Diversity in Marital and Family Relationships
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . This course will provide students with an overview of marriage and family relationships from a multicultural perspective. Basic theories and concepts in family life will be explored through a global lens including family development, gender and family relations, partner selection, marriage, parenting practices, divorce, remarriage, and issues in later life. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 365 - Philosophy and Neuroscience of Free Will
(Same as PHIL 365 .) 3 credits
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PSY 395 - Topic Courses in Psychological Process
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , consent of advisor. An examination of selected topics in the area of psychological processes and the foundations of psychological understandings of human behavior. Course may be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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PSY 428 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Prerequisites, PSY 101 and PSY 328 or PSY 330 . Overview of the profession and practice of clinical psychology. The course surveys the field’s history, clinical training, assessment procedures, therapeutic interventions, research approaches, ethical and legal issues, areas of specialization (i.e. forensic, behavioral medicine and child), and current issues and trends. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 432 - Introduction to Psychological Assessment
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , PSY 203 , or equivalents. Concurrent enrollment of PSY 203 with consent of instructor. An introduction to test construction, standardization, validity, and reliability. Emphasis is placed on the assessment of intelligence, interests, values, and personality in normal and challenged persons. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 433 - Psychopharmacology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An in-depth examination of the behavioral and central nervous system effects of pharmacologic substance use and abuse and the application of such substances to the prevention and treatment of psychophysiological and psychopathological dysfunction. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 436 - Health Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . A study of illness behavior and theories and applications of health psychology and behavioral medicine. The course explores models of wellness and illness, the mind-body relation, coping with acute and chronic stress, health-related anxiety, smoking cessation, weight control and dieting behavior, and psychosocial interventions for chronic diseases, as well as alternative medicine and managed health care provision models. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 437 - Health and Well-Being
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . A scientific and practical exploration of human strengths by examining the contributions of the science of psychology to physical health and well-being. The course examines the psychological and physical aspects that contribute to self-efficacy, resilience, personal achievement, mindfulness, and spirituality. By drawing on scientific studies and concepts and techniques of Western and Eastern medicine and psychology, the course explores behaviors that enhance both physical and mental health. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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PSY 446 - Children and Trauma
Prerequisites, PSY 101 and PSY 323 , or 326, or equivalents. This course reviews the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological trauma in children and adolescents. This course explores the influence of multiple factors of trauma that may lead to the emergence of childhood psychiatric disorders. This course provides a critical foundation for future training and education of students considering careers involving children with emotional and behavioral problems. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 461 - Psychology of Music
(Same as MUS 461 .) 3 credits
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PSY 481 - Organizational Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An introduction to the scientific study of how psychological principles, concepts, and research apply to the understanding of work and work behavior. The course incorporates information from business, sociology, psychology, and economics. Topics include psychological testing, personnel selection, work violence, advertising, conflict resolution, hiring, interviewing, team building, and leadership. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses as they apply to different components of work. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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PSY 482 - Forensic Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An examination of the interaction of the legal field and psychology, with emphasis on criminality, profiling, juries, prisons, sentencing, and police officer selection and training. Current research in forensic psychology will also be addressed. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 490 - Independent Internship
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , consent of faculty internship advisor, site internship advisor. Supervised independent experience in an approved setting where psychological services are provided and research is conducted. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PSY 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PSY 492 - Psychology Internship
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , consent of academic advisor, internship supervisor, chair. Supervised experience in an approved setting where psychological services are provided. Additional meetings, assigned readings and written evaluations of related readings and the field experience are required. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits
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PSY 495 - Topics in Applied Psychology
Prerequisite, PSY 101 . An examination of selected topics of areas of application of psychological principles and processes. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 496 - Senior Project: Individual Research
Prerequisites, senior standing, psychology major, PSY 101 , PSY 203 , PSY 204 , PSY 304 , or equivalents, and consent of instructor supervising student’s research. Satisfaction of the major’s senior project requirement through the development and completion of an independent, innovative investigation in psychological science. The student will design, conduct, analyze, and formally report their study under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 497a - Senior Thesis
Prerequisites, senior standing, psychology major, PSY 101 , PSY 203 , PSY 204 , or equivalents and departmental approval. Satisfaction of the major’s senior project requirement through the development and quantitative testing of a psychological hypothesis culminating in a thesis. Students will use advanced literature search strategies, evaluate the quality of the literature, analyze data presented in the literature with the use of statistical software, and construct annotated summaries of the literature. In addition to completing directed assignments, students will provide a professional-level presentation of their topic and findings. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 497b - Senior Thesis
Prerequisites, senior standing, psychology major, PSY 101 , PSY 203 , PSY 204 , or equivalents and departmental approval. Satisfaction of the major’s senior project requirement through the development and quantitative testing of a psychological hypothesis culminating in a thesis. Students will use advanced literature search strategies, evaluate the quality of the literature, analyze data presented in the literature with the use of statistical software, and construct annotated summaries of the literature. In addition to completing directed assignments, students will provide a professional-level presentation of their topic and findings. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PSY 498 - Senior Seminar in Psychological Topics
Prerequisites, senior standing, psychology major, PSY 101 , PSY 203 , PSY 204 , or equivalents with consent of instructor. Satisfaction of the major’s senior project requirement through the comprehensive in-depth review of a psychological topic by locating, analyzing, and interpreting the most important literature related to that topic. In addition to completing directed assignments, students will provide a professional-level presentation of their topic and findings. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PSY 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, PSY 101 , consent of instructor, academic advisor, chair, psychology major with 3.00 or higher GPA. Supervised individual study or research on a special problem or in a selected area of psychology. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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Public Relations and Advertising |
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PRA 229 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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PRA 230 - Principles of Advertising
Prerequisite, public relations and advertising major, or advertising minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. A study of the foundation elements of advertising-media, creative, research-and how they interact with basic marketing and communication principles in the development and management of advertising campaigns. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 231 - Principles of Public Relations
Prerequisite, public relations and advertising major, or public relations minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. Examination of the social, psychological, economic, and political foundations of public relations; and the integration of the behavioral sciences, management, and communication theories into a profession. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 245 - Research and Strategic Planning for Advertising and Public Relations
Prerequisites, PRA 230 , PRA 231 , public relations and advertising major. This course is designed to give students experience in planning and conducting several critical types of professional research for use in the strategic development of advertising and public relations programs. This includes all aspects of survey research, from consumer insight interview vehicles, such as focus groups and “man on the street” interviews to ethnographic research and pre-post tracking studies. Students learn to use key Advertising/Public Relations industry strategic tools: Target Audience/Persona Development; Creative Briefs; Brand Positioning Statements, and Brand Character Statements. Some sections of this course may be reserved for National Student Advertising Competition team members only. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PRA 271 - Storytelling for Business
Prerequisite, public relations and advertising major. In our media-saturated society, storytelling is an increasingly important tool to capture attention and inspire audiences. This course explores the principles of successful storytelling as applied to the business objectives of public relations and advertising. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PRA 272 - Student Public Relations Firm
Prerequisites, PRA 231 , consent of instructor. An introduction to the experience of working with a public relations firm by developing campaign strategies and communication materials for various clients. In this course, students will prepare PR campaigns for clients or compete in public relations competitions, such as the annual national PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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PRA 273 - Student Advertising Agency I
Prerequisites, consent of instructor. PRA 230 or PRA 231 recommended. This class provides an introduction to the culture and operations of an advertising agency. Students begin this fall semester course, with the foundational process of a campaign’s development. Utilizing strategy and research techniques for a real client, typically as part of the National Student Advertising Competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, a platform is created which sets the stage for creative development. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 274 - Student Advertising Agency II
Prerequisites, PRA 273 or PRA 473 and consent of instructor. PRA 230 or PRA 231 recommended. This class provides an in depth look at the culture and operations of an advertising agency. Building on the strategy and research completed in PRA 273 / PRA 473 Student Advertising Agency I, student delve into the creative development and element aspects of a full scope advertising campaign for a real client, typically as part of the National Student Advertising Competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 290 - Independent Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job” by working for an agency, a studio, media or production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits
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PRA 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PRA 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, freshman or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of PRA 299, PRA 399 , or PRA 499 . May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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PRA 301 - Film Advertising NYC
Interterm travel course to New York City where students meet and network with advertising and film professionals while immersing themselves in the city’s singular culture. Fee: TBD. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits
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PRA 305 - Design Strategy
Prerequisite, public relations and advertising major, or advertising minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. An introduction to design strategy–how the principles of visual design can be employed strategically to support branding, marketing and public relations messaging, using the latest Adobe InDesign software to design a variety of materials for print and the Internet. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 316 - Special Events Planning
An in-depth study of special event planning processes and techniques and how special events fit into the overall strategies and integrated marketing plans for organizations. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, identifying sponsors, marketing and implementing large scale community, corporate and non-profit events. Classes may work on producing the annual Dodge College Cecil Awards. Some sections may require instructor approval. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PRA 329 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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PRA 330 - Motion Picture Advertising
Prerequisite, FTV 130E or another Intro to Visual Storytelling course. The course explores the field of creative advertising for motion pictures. From creating a marketing strategy to the production of trailers, TV commercials and posters, the course uses a case-study methodology that analyzes studio decisions in the creation of promotional advertising materials. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PRA 343 - Media Relations
Prerequisites, PRA 231 , PRA 371 , and public relations and advertising major, or public relations minor. Working effectively with the news media is a cornerstone of public relations. This class will enable students to critically examine how to develop newsworthy story ideas and media tools appropriate for print, broadcast, and social media. Key elements include practice “pitch” or media contact sessions. Students will also learn how to manage media scrutiny in a crisis. Some sections may be restricted to public relations and advertising majors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 344 - Media Planning and Buying
Prerequisites, PRA 230 , public relations and advertising major. An intensive experience in the development of a media plan, building on research in consumer demographics and an understanding of the interaction of various media channels in effectively reaching today’s fragmented audiences. An examination of the media world and the strategies and methodologies practiced by global advertising agencies, including media planning and buying for television, radio, magazine, newspaper, outdoor, and interactive media. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 351 - Business Presentations
Prerequisite, public relations and advertising, or creative producing major. Some sections may be open to non-majors. Presentation skills are vital to success in public relations, advertising and related fields. In this class, students will learn proven, effective techniques to becoming a dynamic presenter and receive personalized coaching each week. A practical, hands-on approach to organizing, creating and delivering memorable oral and visual presentations. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 353 - Purpose, Passion and Perspective: Tools for The Communications Specialist
Prerequisite, PRA 230 . The course examines the relationship between purpose, passion and perspective and their importance for a communication specialist in shaping messaging in the digital age, particularly in the entertainment field. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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PRA 354 - Sports Public Relations
Prerequisites, PRA 231 , public relations and advertising major. This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the role of public relations in professional and college sports, including how to properly communicate with and handle the sports media. Heavy emphasis will be placed on writing for sports and using its unique terminology. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 370 - Digital Marketing
Prerequisites, PRA 230 , PRA 231 , and public relations and advertising or creative producing major. An overview of the ways in which online communications tools have transformed the practice of public relations and advertising from using primarily mass media channels to a focus on a market sample of one. Hands on use of social media tools. Study and practice of interactive strategies in managing relationships with key target audiences in support of organizational goals and objectives. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 371 - Writing for Public Relations
Prerequisites, consent of instructor, and public relations and advertising major or public relations minor. A comprehensive introduction to the various forms of public relations writing such as news and feature releases. Beginning with basic writing and organizational principles, the course introduces the student to persuasive writing designed to meet specific communication objectives. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 373 - Copy Writing
Prerequisites, PRA 230 , public relations and advertising major. A comprehensive introduction to the art and craft of copy writing, with emphases given to creative strategy, advertising’s ethical dimension, and various formats for print and electronic media. Copy writing assignments offer students hands-on experience, building skills to prepare them for the creative challenges of the advertising or related marketing communications industries in the information age. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 395 - Entertainment Public Relations
Prerequisites, PRA 231 , PRA 371 , public relations and advertising major. This course will provide an overview of PR tactics used in the entertainment industry. The course will focus on PR initiatives used to publicize television programming, cable/satellite providers, independent feature films, foreign films, Oscar campaigns and other entertainment entities and productions. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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