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PSY 221 - Life-Span Psychology
4 Hour(s)
General Education S2
A comprehensive course with an applied emphasis which examines individual development throughout life. Topics such as genetic inheritance, intellectual change and social adjustment are viewed as processes that extend from the neonatal period through very old age.
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 228 - Consumer Behavior
4 Hour(s)
An applied psychology course focusing upon the behavior of the individual consumer. Concepts derived from perception, motivation, personality, learning and cognition are developed in the analysis of consumer decision-making. Theory and research in social media and on-line advertising is discussed.
SP, SU odd years
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 240 - Biopsychology
4 Hour(s)
This course examines the biological substrates of the mind and behavior. Foundational to the course is an understanding of the electrochemical processing that occurs in and between neurons, with relevant applications to drug use, emotions, learning, memory, sleep, consciousness, sensory systems, evolution, and psychiatric disorders.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
Note(s): Credit cannot be received for PSY 240 and PTH 5405 .
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 260 - Health Psychology
4 Hour(s)
Based on the research of clinical, experimental social and health psychologists, this course examines how psychological, social, and biological factors affect health and illness. Topics include coping with stress and pain, psychoneuroimmunology, and living with chronic illness, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer. Emphasis is also placed on effective patient-clinician communication and on the modification of health-related behaviors.
SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 303 - Social Psychology
4 Hour(s)
This course reviews and critically examines the research findings of experimental social psychologists. Among the topics explored are attitude change, prejudice, conformity, altruism, aggression and group dynamics. Instructional emphasis will be on developing ideas for further needed social psychological research.
FA
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and CMP 114
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 306 - Psychological Testing and Assessment
4 Hour(s)
This course gives students a strong foundation in the technical and methodological principles of test construction and in the social and ethical implications of psychological testing. Students will learn criteria for selecting and critically evaluating tests. In addition, students will actually take and study in depth a number of widely used tests of personality, occupational interests, intelligence and values.
(Course fee required)
SP
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and CMP 114
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 307 - Experimental Psychology
4 Hour(s)
A research methods course in experimental science. Knowledge gained from PSY 205 is combined with laboratory exercises in physical control and measurement of variables. A class component covers experimental and quasi-experimental research methods. In addition, students conduct an individual experimental project and learn how to write research reports.
Four hours of lecture/discussion and one three-hour laboratory.
(Lab fee required)
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , CMP 114 , and one additional four-credit 200-level PSY course taken at Carroll University
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 307L - Experimental Psychology Lab
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PSY 307 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PSY 309 - Psychology of Gender
4 Hour(s)
Whether you realize it or not, gender likely plays a significant role in your everyday life.
Relying on psychological science, this course will help you understand and critically examine the ways in which sex and gender are defined and enacted at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, intergroup, and societal levels. This 4-credit course will provide you with the tools to think critically about the representation and enacting of gender within your everyday life.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 314 - Learning and Animal Behavior
4 Hour(s)
A systematic survey of basic principles of learning and behavior in animals including humans. In the context of evolutionary psychology, attention is directed toward Pavlovian and instrumental conditioning, behavioral approaches to learning, species specific concerns, and motivation. Basic research is related to applied efforts in behavior modification and educational technologies.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): CMP 114
Note(s): Credit cannot be received for both PTH 314 and PTH 407.
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 316 - Thinking, Problem Solving, and Cognition
4 Hour(s)
A study of human intelligence. This course focuses upon cognitive processes and structures involved in perception, memory, critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity. Applications to effective study and reading comprehension are also examined.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 317 - Adult Development & Aging
2 Hour(s)
This course provides an introduction into the concept that adult development and aging is just one part of the life span. A person’s chronological age as well as his or her life experiences are important considerations in understanding the person as a whole. A discussion of research methods used in adult development research will also be examined (e.g., age effects, cohort effects, and time-of-measurement). Normal development is emphasized; however, special human circumstances are also explored.
WN, SU
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
2 Hour(s) |
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PSY 321 - Personality - Theory and Assessment
4 Hour(s)
The personality theories of Freud, Jung, Erikson, Rogers, Cattell and others are examined using both textbook treatments and original works of the psychologists. Biological contributions to personality are also discussed. Various psychological assessments are used to help students examine aspects of their own personalities.
(Course fee required)
FA
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 391 - Special Studies in Psychology
2 Hour(s)
One-time courses, offered as announced. Topics vary.
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
2 Hour(s) |
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PSY 398 - Independent Study in Psychology
1 - 4 Hour(s)
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , Junior standing, approval of divisional dean and consent of instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 401 - Behavioral Neuroscience
4 Hour(s)
Building on the introduction to the brain provided in PSY 240 , this course examines deeper principles of brain function. Understanding the brain at a deep level requires studying and manipulating models grounded in principles of brain function. In this course, students will systematically explore neural network models of learning, attention, memory, language, and higher-level cognition.
FA
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY 240 , or consent of instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 403 - Historical and Modern Viewpoints of Psychology
4 Hour(s)
This course prepares the psychology major for a career in or related to the major. It also integrates traditional subject matter of perception, learning, social and developmental processes, as well as intelligence, motivation and personality. Historical roots, contemporary issues, as well as career opportunities, form the bases of class activities. Students maximally benefit by taking the course as Juniors because assignments prepare students to apply jobs and/or graduate schools during Senior year
(Course fee required)
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing, and Psychology as a declared major
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 414 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis
2 Hour(s)
This laboratory course will introduce students to behavior analytic research methods. Specifically, students will learn behavior recording techniques, methods of establishing interobserver agreement, and experimental methods for studying behavior change at the individual-level by conducting research with nonhuman-animal subjects
(Course fee required)
Fa, Sp
Prerequisite(s): PSY 314
2 Hour(s) |
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PSY 416 - Applied Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
4 Hour(s)
This course incorporates didactic and field observation components to introduce students to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of psychopathology in a behavioral health setting. Didactics provide foundational knowledge enabling students to begin identifying complex psychopathological presentations and conceptualize them from a cognitivebehavioral theoretical framework. Shadowing shifts on treatment units at Rogers Memorial Hospital allow students to observe and participate in the application of evidence-based treatments in a field setting. Successful completion of the course prepares students with the skills necessary for entry-level employment at Rogers Memorial Hospital as a residential counselor.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PSY major, PSY 201 , PSY 221 or PSY 206 , PSY 321 , and instructor approval
4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 480 - Internship in Psychology
2 - 4 Hour(s)
Provides majors contemplating a career in psychology or in related areas with supervised field experience.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , Junior standing and consent of instructor
2 - 4 Hour(s) |
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PSY 492 - Research Seminar
4 Hour(s)
This course is required for those psychology majors who are in the university-wide honors program and is recommended for all psychology majors. Students conduct systematic empirical research in the context of a seminar directed and coordinated by a faculty member. Seminar discussion is focused upon a current topic and is largely confined to asking researchable questions, exploring the feasibility of student-generated research proposals and evaluating student research reports.
(Lab fee required)
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 307 and CMP 114
4 Hour(s) |
Physical Therapy |
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PTH 5400 - Foundations of Professional Practice
2 Hour(s)
Fundamental concepts related to professionalism and the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist are introduced. Emphasis is placed on professional practice expectations, including professional behavior and development, education and clinical reasoning. Practice management expectations include prevention/wellness/health promotion, management of health care delivery administration, consultation, and social responsibilities.
FA
2 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5401 - Statistical and Research Methods
3 Hour(s)
This course introduces evidence-based practice and the theory and practice of research. The components and processes of statistical methodology and quantitative and qualitative research designs are emphasized. Learners access a variety of literature sources to develop a research question, proposes methods, and expected clinical outcomes, which are defended orally and evaluated by peers and faculty.
FA
3 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5404 - Biomechanics
2 Hour(s)
This course integrates anatomy with mechanical principles to study and understand the causes and effects of forces acting on and produced by biological systems. Connective tissue properties and their relation to function and adaptation are discussed. The interactions of skeletal muscle, tendon, and general properties of human joints are analyzed in the context of normal human movement.
FA
2 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5404L - Biomechanics Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PTH 5404 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5405 - Neuroscience
3 Hour(s)
This course is offered within the neurological track and introduces the nervous system and how behavior is produced from cellular change in the brain. The class will focus on understanding the fundamental anatomy and physiology involved in the pathways that connect neural activity with coordinated muscle movement. We will also cover relevant embryology, higher cognitive functions, and disease states.
SP
3 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5405L - Neuroscience Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PTH 5405 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5406 - Exercise Physiology
2 Hour(s)
This course provides fundamental knowledge about the adaptability of human physiological systems in meeting a range of exercise demands. Areas covered include nutrition; energy transfer during rest and exercise; function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and skeletal muscle systems including energy delivery & utilization and exercise performance; acute and chronic physiologic and performance effects of exercise; exercise prescription for healthy adults; and body composition/weight management. Research evidence regarding how exercise and physical activity impact health, performance, and disease is included.
FA
Prerequisite(s): Entry-Level Physical Therapy Program Standing
2 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5406L - Exercise Physiology Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory Component.
0 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5408 - Introduction to Patient Management
3 Hour(s)
This course introduces students to basic clinical skills germane to the profession of physical therapy. Standard safety procedures, communication skills, fundamentals of body mechanics, positioning and draping, transfers, gait training, mobility aids, and wheelchair management are introduced and integrated into the patient-client management model. This course will also emphasize clinical reasoning using simple patient problems in order to prepare students for patient care experiences in future coursework and internships.
FA
Prerequisite(s): Entry level in DPT program, CPR and First-Aid certified
3 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5408L - Introduction to Patient Management Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PTH 5408 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5412 - Tests & Measures
3 Hour(s)
This course emphasizes the clinical test and measure skills needed during patient/client examination. This course strongly emphasizes laboratory experiences where skills are practiced and content is applied to clinical examination procedures of multiple body systems.
SP
3 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5412L - Tests & Measures Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PTH 5412 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5413 - Clinical Anatomy
3 Hour(s)
This course includes a comprehensive study of histology and gross anatomy. For content deli very, a regional approach will be utilized, but all major systems will be covered. Systems include musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary. Emphasis will be placed on clinical application. An overview of topographic and radiologic correlations will also be provided. Understanding of anatomy content will be obtained via lecture, gross anatomy lab, and independent reading.
FA
Prerequisite(s): Good standing in the Physical Therapy Program
3 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5413L - Clinical Anatomy Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PTH 5413 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5414 - Advanced Kinesiology
3 Hour(s)
This course applies biomechanical concepts to joint specific and whole-body kinesiology. Musculoskeletal structure and function as they relate to the production of normal human movement are explored using a variety of analysis techniques. Palpation clinical skills are introduced and practiced. The course integrates concepts of posture, balance, and human movement, including gait analysis.
SP
3 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5414L - Advanced Kinesiology Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PTH 5414 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5416 - Therapeutic Exercise
4 Hour(s)
This course presents fundamental knowledge about prescription of exercise for the purpose of improving neuromusculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary impairments. Areas covered include exercises for improved muscle strength, endurance, range of motion, flexibility, aquatic exercise, aerobic exercise, PNF, and neural mobilization techniques. Information on exercise prescription parameters, communication, documentation, and safety related to therapeutic exercise treatment will be emphasized.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5416L - Therapeutic Exercise Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PTH 5416 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5460 - Clinical Pathology
2 Hour(s)
This course presents the foundational pathology, diagnosis, clinical course and management of various pathologic conditions most relevant to physical therapy practice. A systems approach is used to emphasize the etiology, pathophysiology, medical evaluation and treatment of diseases involving the cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, hematologic, immune, integumentary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurologic, and musculoskeletal systems across the life span. Students will acquire an appropriate perspective on patient/client management for people who present with disease/pathology of body systems.
SP
Prerequisite(s): Good standing in the Physical Therapy program
2 Hour(s) |
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PTH 5498 - Independent Study
1 - 3 Hour(s)
This course involves independent study of selected areas of physical therapy under the supervision of a faculty member.
1 - 3 Hour(s) |
Religion |
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REL 102 - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
An introduction to the history, literature, and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. The course includes a study of the historical and cultural traditions of the ancient Israelites and the use of archaeological, historical, and literary methods in studying the Hebrew Bible literature.
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 103 - Intro to the New Testament
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
An introduction to the history, literature, and interpretation of the New Testament. The course includes the study of the Jewish and Greco-Roman historical backgrounds of Jesus and the earliest church and the use of historical, sociological, and literary methods to examine the New Testament writings.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 106 - Understanding Religion
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
We can describe religion; we can compare our own experiences with one another; we can watch other people when they are being ‘religious’; we can see films, listen to music, look at advertising and watch news reports to discover where religion shows up, but what does it take to actually define religion? To begin the task of defining religion in this course, we will consider what religious people do, including: creating rituals, reading sacred texts, making sacred spaces, using special language, behaving ethically and sometimes behaving violently. We will look at ideas and practices across religious traditions but this is not a course in religions of the world. Rather, it is an introduction to the big ideas and common practices that help define what religion is.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 201 - Jesus of Nazareth
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
A study of Jesus in his first-century historical context as a Jew and in the different literary contexts of the New Testament (e.g. the Gospels, Paul, Revelation). The course will also include an examination of how Jesus is interpreted in today’s global context (e.g. Africa, Latin America, Asia, and North America).
FA
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 202 - Religious Traditions in America
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
A variety of religious traditions has played and continues to play important roles in our communities, small and large. This course focuses on the origins of contemporary religious traditions in the US, their basic beliefs, and their impact on life. The course may include presentations by local representatives of traditional faiths as well as more recent developments, and may involve visits for participants’ exposure to new religious experiences.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 206 - Asian Religions
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1 and CCD
In this course, students will explore the sacred literature, practices and cultures of Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.
FA, odd years
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 208 - Introduction to Buddhism
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2 and CCD
This course provides an introduction to the academic study of Buddhism and its manifestations in different areas of the world. It will survey the historical development of Buddhism and its core religious and philosophical principles - its theory of liberation, cosmology and ethics. Building on these foundations, the course will present significant case studies of contemporary Buddhism drawn from around the world (e.g.: Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, United States). Through the analysis of these selected cases, students will have an opportunity to study how different Buddhist traditions have adapted and reacted to a modern and globalized world. By investigating these attempts at survival and promotion in the contemporary global context, students will explore the challenges of perpetuating tradition and orthodoxy, and the emerging commercialization of Buddhism in the name of its survival as a significant world religion.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 210 - Suffering and Hope
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1 and CCD
An in-depth examination of the theme of suffering and hope through a survey of foundational primary texts and contemporary theologies in different cultural and religious traditions. Students will learn several major perspectives on suffering and hope, explore assumptions that are made regarding suffering, and examine the ethical implications of the different views of suffering.
FA, odd years
Prerequisite(s): ENG 170 recommended prior to enrollment
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 216 - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1 and CCD
In this course students will explore the foundational texts, histories, beliefs, and practices of the three western monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. An emphasis will be placed on learning each of the three traditions on their own as well as the variety of perspectives expressed within each tradition. A comparative study on several topics will also be included. Some contemporary issues and conflicts involving these traditions will be explored.
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 220 - Health and Religion
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1 and CCD
This course examines the relationship between health, healthcare and religion in different world cultures (Western, traditional Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and a selection of indigenous systems across the world). It examines different worldviews and their understanding of health, medicine, and questions such as the role of spirituality in health and healthcare, religious and medical approaches to illness and suffering, and the integration of traditional medico-religious approaches in contemporary healthcare.
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 224 - Religion and Literature
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1 and CCD
This course asks students to understand literature from around the world in the context of religious texts, traditions, and practices. Students will also approach religious texts as literature contributing to both literary and religious traditions. This twin perspective provides students a unique and accessible window into religious life and encourages them to understand living cultures as constantly producing their religiosities. Students will consider Western and non-Western literature and religions as distinct but also as in conversation with each other.
SP, odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 230 - Foundations of Christianity
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
This course examines Christian teachings about God, Christ, and Salvation developed from100 to 1650 C. E. The study of the concepts, practices, and experiences of this formative period of Christianity is background for a critical understanding of Christianity in our times.
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 291 - Topics in Religious Studies
4 Hour(s)
A study of a selected topic in religious studies that is not covered in regular course offerings. Different topics in the fields of Bible, theology, history, ethics and current issues in culture and religion will be offered.
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 298 - Independent Study in Religious Studies
1 - 4 Hour(s)
A course for students who are interested in working with a faculty member on a specific area of study.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, approval of divisional dean and consent of instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
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REL 308 - Philosophy of Religion
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2
This is an advanced introduction to the main issues in the philosophy of religion. Topics that may be covered are the rationality of religious belief, cognitive experience of the divine, the compossibility of divine attributes, the efficacy of prayer, the problem of evil, and other issues that arise in philosophical theology.
SP, odd years
Also Offered As: PHI 308
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 310 - Powers, Politics, and Pluralism in Biblical Interpretation
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2 and CCD
This class examines how the Bible has been interpreted to support certain positions regarding politics, class, race, gender, and sexual orientation. The class will explore how the Bible has been interpreted in global contexts and will focus in particular on how those in the United States have read and lived out the Bible through history. Topics may include slavery, roles of women, politics, same-sex relations, class relations, postcolonialism, anti-Semitism, end-time beliefs, and religious cults.
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 315 - Women in Religion
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2 and CCD
A reading of world religions through the lens of women’s experience. In studying religions such as Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, and Judaism, we will not only discuss the essential teachings of the religion but we will consider how women have changed those teachings and the backlash against them for it.
FA, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 362 - New Testament Greek Tutorial
2 Hour(s)
Independent study with instructor. Specifically offered for those planning to attend graduate school in religious studies. Does not count toward major or minor.
Offered when requested
S/U graded
2 Hour(s) |
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REL 364 - Hebrew Tutorial
2 Hour(s)
Independent study with instructor. Specifically offered for those planning to attend graduate school in religious studies. Does not count toward major or minor.
Offered when requested
S/U graded
2 Hour(s) |
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REL 380 - Internship in Religious Studies
1 - 4 Hour(s)
An opportunity for students to work for local churches, social service agencies or other appropriate institutions under faculty supervision. The program provides practical experience supported by study and reading. The student may choose to participate in the program for a semester or a year.
The work is S/U graded
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
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REL 391 - Topics in Religious Studies
4 Hour(s)
A study of a selected topic in religious studies that is not covered in regular course offerings. Different topics in the fields of Bible, theology, history, ethics and current issues in culture and religion will be offered.
4 Hour(s) |
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REL 398 - Independent Study in Religious Studies
1 - 4 Hour(s)
A course for students who are interested in working with a faculty member on a specific area of study.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, approval of divisional dean and consent of instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
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REL 480 - Internship in Religious Studies
1 - 4 Hour(s)
An opportunity for students to work for local churches, social service agencies or other appropriate institutions under faculty supervision. The program provides practical experience supported by study and reading. The student may choose to participate in the program for a semester or a year.
The work is S/U graded
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
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REL 499 - Capstone: Senior Seminar
4 Hour(s)
Seniors research and write a substantial research paper which demonstrates their competency in religious studies and their ability to incorporate general education skills. Students will also give an oral presentation of the paper to faculty and interested students. As part of the seminar, students are required to complete an intentional plan for their transition from undergraduate school to a career and/or to graduate/professional school.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
4 Hour(s) |
Sociology |
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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
4 Hour(s)
General Education S1
Introduction to the Sociological Imagination. Learn sociological concepts, explanations, and research findings to better understand the society in which you live and your place in it. Topics include: culture, inequality, social relationships, deviance, membership in groups and social institutions such as education, religion and the family.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 102 - Sociology of Social Problems
4 Hour(s)
General Education S1
A survey and analysis of major problem areas in contemporary American society, including areas such as drug use and abuse, family issues, poverty, crime, delinquency, environmental issues and war.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 110 - Cultural Anthropology
4 Hour(s)
General Education S1 and CCD
The study of literate and non-literate cultures from throughout the world using basic anthropological concepts. Explores descriptive data from a variety of cultures and the general patterns that exist across cultures. Includes topics such as culture, language, subsistence, stratification, family, kinship, descent, religion, social control and cultural change.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): ENG 170 is recommended prior to enrollment
4 Hour(s) |
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4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 130 - Culture and Crime
4 Hour(s)
General Education S1
This course examines the American culture and society to understand why and how it perpetuates criminal lifestyles. It illustrates how America’s vision of economy, morality, and race determines how the criminal justice system operates, the policies the criminal justice system follows, and the creation of criminal statistics. In essence, it helps form the notion that crime and criminals are a product of society and culture. This class is a general distribution course and does not count towards the criminal justice major or minor.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 202 - Society and Ecology
4 Hour(s)
General Education S2
This course examines the relationships between the cultural and structural patterns of society and the ecosystem. The course focuses on a critical examination of contemporary social systems and their relationships to the natural environment. It investigates the role culture plays in affecting human relationships with the earth and how the belief systems of a people shape their perspective regarding the role of humans in the natural world. Students identify and examine parameters of sustainable social systems.
SP
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 102
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 203 - Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Investigation
4 Hour(s)
Introduces principles of evidence and techniques of investigation. Includes constitutional limitations on arrest, search and seizure, the exclusionary rule, interrogation and confessions. Identifies problems of evidence gathering and presentation as well as basic skills and procedures of criminal investigation. May not be counted toward a sociology major or minor.
FA
Prerequisite(s): SOC103, and Junior standing
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 213 - Race and Ethnicity Studies in Sociology
4 Hour(s)
General Education S2 and CCD
This course examines the historical and present role of various races and ethnicities in the criminal justice system. Readings and discussions focus on the statistics and disparities found in arrests, charging, convictions, and sentencing. The course provides rationales for why racial and ethnic minorities appear to be less privileged by systems including law, discrimination, and poverty.
FA
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 , SOC 102 or CRJ 103
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 215 - Social Gerontology
4 Hour(s)
This introduction to the field of gerontology will provide a comprehensive overview of aging using a sociology lens. This course studies the process of growing older and how society responds to the issues of aging from multiple interdisciplinary perspectives. Focus will be giving to the ways in which sociological theories and research discredit myths about older adults including: diversity, family life, health, retirement, housing, senior programs and services, and death and dying.
SP, odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 235 - Gender and Society
4 Hour(s)
Gender, communication and sociology go hand-in-hand-in-hand. We understand our own gender and attribute gender to others through words and symbols accepted in our society. This class is an opportunity for you to learn about some of the ways in which gender is constructed and performed within and across multiple cultural categories. Based on the concept of intersectionality, we will look at how communication is used to create, establish, and normalize gender and gender roles within racial, ethnic, sexuality, and socioeconomic class boundaries. We will invoke our sociological imaginations to understand what these constructions mean on the larger stage of society and how we can envision other meanings that might create other outcomes. We will take a critical and in-depth look at the world around us to see the complexity in our often taken-for-granted experiences as gendered people.
FA, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 266 - Methods of Social Science Research
4 Hour(s)
A study of the way social science explores, describes, and explains human social life and the social world. This class is developed for anyone interested in understanding social science techniques including majors of sociology, criminal justice, and political science. This course includes lectures and active learning techniques to develop research skills of reading and critiquing research articles, creating literature reviews, analyzing data, and developing appropriate methodologies.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above
4 Hour(s) |
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SOC 291 - Special Topics in Sociology
4 Hour(s)
Study of a selected topic in sociology that is not covered in regular course offerings. Generally takes a lecture and discussion format. The topic will be announced prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 102
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SOC 298 - Independent Study in Sociology
4 Hour(s)
A course for students who have completed the necessary background courses in a specific area and wish to work with a faculty member to extend their study in that area. Students considering this course must get the approval of the divisional dean and consent of the instructor during the previous semester at least two weeks prior to registering for the course. Results of the study will be presented to the sociology faculty.
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): Sociology major, junior standing, and consent of the instructor
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SOC 301 - Social Change and the Future of Society
4 Hour(s)
A general examination of the topic of social change. This course studies the role of social change in the development of societies, the consequences of social change for contemporary societies, and how change in various areas of society might affect life in the future.
FA, odd years
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 102
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SOC 302 - Complex Organizations and Work Life
4 Hour(s)
Analyzes organizations, work life and their relationship to sustainability. Explores types of organizations, the changing nature of work, work/family conflicts, and how organizations impact workers and societies worldwide. Examines sustainable careers–especially through lab exercises.
FA
Prerequisite(s): SOC202
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SOC 308 - Sociological Theory
4 Hour(s)
An examination of the foundations and development of sociological theory from its beginning to the present. Explores the major theories and schools of thought and the relationship between theory and research through the works of important classical and contemporary sociological theorists.
SP
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 102 and junior standing
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SOC 323 - Court Processes, Decisions, and Ethics
4 Hour(s)
The class discusses the role of ethical decision making by courtroom actors throughout the court processes of pretrial, trial, and sentencing. Through reading, guest speakers, field exploration, and case studies you will analyze and decode ethical actions and decisions of the court.
Prerequisite(s): SOC103
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SOC 332 - White Collar and Environmental Crime
4 Hour(s)
Examines cultural, societal, and ecological aspects of white-collar and environmental crime using rational-choice theory, social constructionism, environmental justice, and other criminological and sociological theoretical perspectives. Explores questions about white-collar and environmental crime such as their forms, data sources, offenders, victims and costs, and societal, regulatory, and criminal justice responses. Students analyze selected case study on topics ranging from financial crimes and nursing home fraud to poaching, corporate environmental illegalities, and global environmental crimes. Suitable for majors in sociology, criminal justice, political science, business, public health, health care administration, environmental science, animal behavior, and others.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology or SOC 102 Social Problems
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SOC 346 - Survey Design and Analysis in the Social Sciences
4 Hour(s)
Survey says… what exactly? Can any public opinion polls be trusted? Are all survey statistics just lies, lies, and more lies? Explore how survey research methods are used to obtain empirical data on the cultural and societal dimensions of social issues, the economy, politics, religion, science, and the environment . Learn how to assess reports of survey data, construct questionnaires, and interpret survey results. Design an original survey to distribute with a sample of your choosing. Develop skills needed to: make data-based decisions in organizational leadership and corporate or ecosystems management; use survey data in career or policy decisions; and prepare for graduate school research. This applied survey analytics course is for sociology, criminal justice, communication, and political science majors, or those also majoring in business, education, public health, biology, environmental science, and health sciences interested in exploring cultural and human dimensions of societal or environmental issues via social science survey research data.
FA odd years
Prerequisite(s): SOC/POL 266 OR COM 150 , OR equivalent research methods course and consent of instructor
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SOC 380 - Internship in Applied Sociology
4 Hour(s)
An opportunity for majors to work as a sociologist in a designated institution or agency under faculty supervision. Students considering this course must consult with their program adviser during the semester preceding the internship.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, SOC 311, and consent of the instructor
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SOC 391 - Special Topics in Sociology
4 Hour(s)
Study of a selected topic in sociology that is not covered in regular course offerings. Generally takes a lecture and discussion format. The topic will be announced prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 102
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SOC 398 - Independent Study in Sociology
4 Hour(s)
A course for students who have completed the necessary background courses in a specific area and wish to work with a faculty member to extend their study in that area. Students considering this course must get the approval of the divisional dean and consent of the instructor during the previous semester at least two weeks prior to registering for the course. Results of the study will be presented to the sociology faculty.
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): Sociology major or minor, junior standing, and consent of instructor
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SOC 399 - Capstone in Sociology
4 Hour(s)
Students will review their education experience as sociology majors and explore career paths. Assignments include readings that recap sociology as a field of study and writings that consider the relevance of sociology to professional and social life.
SP
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I
4 Hour(s)
A beginning course designed to introduce the student to the basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Introduction to Hispanic cultures, politics, history, and literature through texts in English or in English translation from Spanish. Weekly out-of-class discussion sections. Conducted primarily in Spanish.
FA
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SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II
4 Hour(s)
A beginning course designed to introduce the student to the basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Introduction to Hispanic cultures, politics, history, and literature through texts in English or in English translation from Spanish. Weekly out-of-class discussion sections. Conducted primarily in Spanish.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or consent of the instructor
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SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
4 Hour(s)
Review of basic phonetic elements and syntax as an aid to improvement and expansion of good pronunciation and composition. Introduction to Hispanic cultures. Weekly out-of-class discussion sections. Conducted in Spanish.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 or consent of the instructor
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SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
4 Hour(s)
Review of basic phonetic elements and syntax as an aid to improvement and expansion of good pronunciation and composition. Introduction to Hispanic cultures. Weekly out-of-class discussion sections. Conducted in Spanish.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 or consent of the instructor
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SPA 290 - Spanish for Health and Human Services
2 Hour(s)
Focus on health and human service vocabulary, language skills for professional communication, and cross-cultural awareness in order to communicate effectively, both formally and informally. Students participate in hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in the community. Conducted in Spanish.
SP
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 or consent of instructor
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SPA 298 - Independent Studies in Spanish
4 Hour(s)
Written proposals of projects must have the prior approval of the divisional dean and consent of the instructor prior to registration.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and written consent of instructor required for registration
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SPA 300 - Hispanic Linguistics
4 Hour(s)
This course is designed for students without any background or previous knowledge of linguistics. The course content focuses on the analysis of the basic linguistic characteristics of the Spanish language. It introduces students to the study of the Spanish sound system (phonetics and phonology), formation of words (morphology), sentence structure (syntax) and meaning (semantics and pragmatics). This course concludes with language variation and changes from diachronic (from Latin to contemporary Spanish) as well as synchronic (current regional dialects) perspectives.
FA,even years
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202
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SPA 301 - Conversation and Composition I
4 Hour(s)
Practice in conversation and composition with emphasis on new and technical vocabulary. Functional grammar review. Reading, discussion and interpretation of more challenging literary texts. Reinforcement of basic linguistic elements such as phonetics and syntax as an aid to further refinement of the four language skills. Conducted in Spanish.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202 or consent of the instructor
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SPA 305 - Spanish for the Professions
4 Hour(s)
This course introduces students to the vocabulary and discourse appropriate to the professions. It develops communicative skills for professional situations (speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, writing, translation, interpretation, and computer skills) and provides cultural and cross-cultural awareness. Students prepare oral and written reports. Conducted in Spanish.
SP
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202
Note(s): Not to be taken in conjunction with SPA 325 .
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SPA 307 - Latin American Civilization
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
Lectures and discussion on Latin American cultural history and trends, particularly as they relate to the arts, political thought, and economics. Conducted in Spanish.
FA, odd years
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202
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SPA 308 - Hispanic Civilization
4 Hour(s)
General Education H2 and CCD
Lectures and discussion on Hispanic cultural trends, particularly as they relate to the arts, political thought, and economic conditions. Topics will focus on social movements in Spain or Spain’s impact on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Conducted in Spanish.
FA, even years
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202
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SPA 309 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature
4 Hour(s)
The aim of this course is to examine and discuss several important and current social issues through different genres of Spanish literature. This course provides students a variety of opportunities to develop their competence in Spanish through a wide range of skills, with emphasis on critical reading and analytical writing, with requirements for listening and speaking in Spanish. It also encourages students to reflect on the voices and cultures included in a rich and diverse body of literature written in Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.
FA, odd years
Prerequisite(s): SPA 202
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