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PSCI 4630 - The Military in Politics
3 hours
Involvement of the world’s military forces in domestic politics, government and policy making, especially in the non-Western nations of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Topics include civil-military relations, military forces as interest groups, military intervention and the coup d’etat, and military performance in government.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of political science.
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PSCI 4640 - Revolution and Political Violence
3 hours
Causes and consequences of revolution and other forms of political violence in nations.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of political science.
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PSCI 4650 - Comparative Public Policy
3 hours
Public policy and policy making in Westernized democratic nations. Analysis and evaluation of public policies. Introduction to cross-national policy study techniques.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of political science.
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PSCI 4660 - Democracy and Democratization
3 hours
Explores democracy’s nature, causes of democratization, the spread of democracy in the world, and problems of consolidation of democracy.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of political science.
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PSCI 4670 - Third World Politics
3 hours
Comparative examination of the process and dynamics of political change and development in Third World nations of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 3600 .
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PSCI 4700 - Topics in Comparative Politics
3 hours
Major areas of research and controversy in the politics of contemporary nations. Representative topics include political socialization, peasant movements, political recruitment and judicial politics.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of political science.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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PSCI 4710 - Middle East Politics: Critical Issues
3 hours
Overview of Middle Eastern regional politics. Attention is given to such issues as legitimacy, authority, identity, military, democracy and religious fundamentalism.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of political science.
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PSCI 4720 - Ethnicity in World Politics
3 hours
Consideration of the concepts of ethnicity and nationalism as divisive elements in world affairs.
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of political science.
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PSCI 4800 - The Politics of International Organization
3 hours
Formation of policy at the international level on questions of military security, the environment, the international economy, economic development through the United Nations and related agencies, and the place of the multinational corporation in world affairs.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4810 - International Law
3 hours
Theoretical and political foundations of the law among nations; formation, change, application and enforcement of law; modern trends.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 . PSCI 3200 or PSCI 3810 , or consent of instructor.
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PSCI 4820 - Contemporary International Problems
3 hours
Major contemporary problems and conflicts confronting the international system.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 . Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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PSCI 4821 - International Conflict
3 hours
Examines the forces that promote conflict and peace within the international system, including change over time. Students survey the scholarly literature on war to learn what leading research can explain about international conflict.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4822 - International Conflict Management
3 hours
Examination of the idea of international conflict management, focusing on the forms it can take and the conditions under which it can be successful.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4823 - International Criminal Tribunals and War Crimes
3 hours
Examines international war crimes, such as Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, including the causes and consequences of such conflicts. Efforts to establish institutions of international justice, including the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Students explore international legal issues associated with such courts.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4824 - Islam, Democracy and Human Rights
3 hours
Surveys Islamic political thought in order to understand basic Islamic concepts and doctrines, such as role of religion in politics, rights and duties of the individual and community, and the nature of government. Course includes an examination of 19th- and 20th-century liberal and conservative Islamic thinkers and their efforts to reinterpret Islam to meet the challenges of modernization. Study of contemporary debates within Islam, such as democracy and human rights.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4825 - Conflict and Peacemaking in the Middle East
3 hours
Examines conflict in the Middle East at regional, national and sub-national levels from several ideological perspectives. Students examine specific conflicts and efforts to secure peace in the region.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4830 - American Foreign Policy
3 hours
Principles and bases on which American foreign policy rests; machinery and personnel for policy formulation.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4840 - Major Problems of American Foreign Policy
3 hours
Recent policies, decision making, implementation and coordination.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4850 - Critical Issues in World Politics
3 hours
Examination of major issues in world politics, including potential for war, religious fundamentalism, morality, weapons of mass destruction, and diminishing resources.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4860 - International Political Economy
3 hours
Study of the politics of economic issues in international affairs, including the creation, maintenance and decay of international cooperation in trade; monetary and financial relations among Western countries; the roles of state and non-state participants; conflict and cooperation in East-West and North-South international economic relations; and an examination of the imperialist and world systems approaches to international affairs.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 , PSCI 1050 .
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PSCI 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSCI 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSCI 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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PSCI 4952 - Political Science Capstone Seminar
3 hours
Integration of concepts and skills developed throughout the political science curriculum, including both experiential and classroom-based components.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; completion of: PSCI 1040 and PSCI 1050 or their equivalents; PSCI 2300 ; and at least four advanced courses from three fields of PSCI.
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PSCI 4953 - Capstone Internship
3 hours
Practical experience in the political process, learning how various governmental or non-governmental entities on the international, national, state, or local level formulate public policy and how these entities interact with the government, their constituents and each other.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; completion of PSCI 1040 and PSCI 1050 or their equivalents; PSCI 2300 ; at least four advanced courses from three fields of PSCI; completion of departmental application process; and consent of department.
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PSCI 4954 - Research Capstone
3 hours
A guided research seminar designed to have students explore the impact of political institutions and/or behavior on the world community.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing with an overall and major GPA of 3.0 or better; completion of PSCI 1040 and PSCI 1050 or their equivalents, PSCI 2300 , and at least four advanced courses from three fields of PSCI.
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PSYC 1500 - Mythbusting: Distinguishing Fact from Fallacy in Psychology and Everyday Life
3 hours
This type of mythbusting consists of learning a variety of approaches to critical thinking, preparing students to be able to differentiate information as fact or fallacy. Traditional teaching methods with texts, lectures and discussion are used with a variety of in-class and homework experiences and assignments to develop and practice the necessary skills.
Prerequisite(s): Freshman or sophomore standing.
Core Category: Component Area Option
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PSYC 1630 - General Psychology I (PSYC 2301)
3 hours
Nature of psychology with emphases on the study of personality development, decision making, reactions to frustration, mental health, and how the individual interacts with and is influenced by others.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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PSYC 1650 - General Psychology II
3 hours
Nature of psychology with emphases on the physiological basis of behavior and psychological processes, including learning, motivation, perception and emotion.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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PSYC 2317 - Quantitative Methods
4 hours (3;1)
Techniques appropriate for treatment of psychological data; frequency distributions, percentiles, measures of central tendency and variability, normal curve function, simple correlational analyses, and applications of sampling theory. Laboratory offers practice in quantitative methodology and an introduction to the computer statistical program SPSS.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1680 or MATH 1681 .
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PSYC 2480 - Psychosocial Adjustment (PSYC 2315)
3 hours
Processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments; role of conflict, frustration and healthy and pathological strategies of adjustment.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSYC 2580 - Health Psychology
3 hours
Examines psychological, physiological, social and behavioral factors as they influence and are influenced by physical health. Health psychology is concerned with the acquisition and maintenance of health through behavior change strategies, the prevention and/or treatment of illnesses, the role of psychosocial and stress factors in the development of physical illness, and the formulation of health care policy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSYC 2600 - Interpersonal Behavior (PSYC 2302)
3 hours (2;2)
Relevant variables underlying interpersonal relationships, and current research methods and findings. Skills in developing effective interpersonal relationships in such contexts as friendships, dating, marriage, family, business and industry. Includes the use of recording devices, role playing and self-observation procedures.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSYC 2900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSYC 2950 - Experimental Methods
4 hours (4;3)
Basic experimental procedures and designs, laboratory apparatus, and treatment of experimental data. Experiments and experimental reports required of each student.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2317 or consent of department.
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PSYC 2996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by a freshman or sophomore honors student under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; freshman or sophomore class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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PSYC 3000 - Positive Psychology
3 hours
Nature of psychology with emphases on the development of strengths and virtues, positive emotion, positive cognition, prosocial behavior, positive interventions, and positive environments.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 3100 - Social Psychology (PSYC 2319)
3 hours
Survey of psychological research and theory on social behavior with attention to person perception, interpersonal attraction, group processes, attitudes, helping behavior, aggression and applied social psychology.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 3480 - Adult Development and Aging
3 hours
Personality, cognitive, social and sensory-perceptual aspects of development from early adulthood through death. Emphasis on the development of a comprehensive understanding of the adult portion of the life span.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
Same as AGER 3480 .
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PSYC 3490 - Psychology of Women
3 hours
Comparison of personality and cultural factors associated with gender.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
Same as WGST 3520 .
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PSYC 3520 - Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology
3 hours
Personnel and organizational psychology; selection and testing procedures, test validation, and theories of organization, leadership and job performance.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2317 or equivalent.
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PSYC 3530 - Psychology of the Offender
3 hours
Psychological processes related to the legal offender; dynamics involved in such activities as sexual deviancy, drug abuse, personal assault, including murder, and non-assaultive crimes; meaning of classification from courtroom to prisons and in release.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 3620 - Developmental Psychology
3 hours
Basic theories and research in life-span developmental psychology, with an emphasis on the first two decades of life; unique and interactive features of socio-emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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PSYC 3630 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement
3 hours
Fundamental approaches, theories of psychological tests and testing; correlation, reliability, validity and methods of test construction.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2317 or equivalent.
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PSYC 3640 - Marital Adjustment
3 hours
Physiological, psychological and socioeconomic factors involved in marital adjustment; practical education for marriage and parenthood.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 3700 - Ecological Psychology
3 hours
Effects of changing ecological conditions, such as the increased use of chemicals, the processing of foods, and the contamination of water and air on human behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience
3 hours
Research experience conducted by an honors student with at least junior standing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors College; at least junior class status; consent of Honors College dean.
May only be taken once for Honors College credit.
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PSYC 4000 - Abuse in Adult Relationships
3 hours
A general survey of current research on psychological, interpersonal and situational factors involved in physical and emotional abuse in dating, cohabiting and marital relationships. The interdisciplinary body of research is covered from a psychological perspective.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2950 or equivalent.
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PSYC 4020 - Psychology of Death and Dying
3 hours
Concepts and attitudes concerning death and dying from a psychological perspective; current research on death and dying; development of insights and understanding to prepare the student to interact effectively with people who are terminally ill and their family members.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
Same as AGER 4020 .
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PSYC 4030 - Multicultural Psychology
3 hours
Study of various theories and concepts of multicultural psychology, the impact of cultural factors on human behaviors, and challenges faced by underrepresented groups in society. Emphasis placed on the development of students’ multicultural knowledge and experience.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status; PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 4110 - Interviewing for Paraprofessionals in Psychology
3 hours
Introduction to the interviewing process in mental health service settings. Includes purposes, objectives, goals, types and skills of interviewing via lectures, plus taped and live demonstrations.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4610 .
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PSYC 4300 - Psychosocial Issues in HIV/AIDS
3 hours
Examination of the psychosocial factors that are related to health-related behaviors in both healthy people and people living with HIV/AIDS. Prepares students who expect to pursue careers in health service fields (e.g. psychologists, physicians, biologists, dentists, etc.) to be conscious of issues that HIV-positive people face daily. Students interested in HIV/AIDS as a social phenomenon are encouraged to enroll.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 4470 - Sexual Behavior
3 hours
Impact of psychosocial factors on development and expression of human sexuality.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 4480 - New Directions in Psychology
3 hours
In-depth study of traditional roles and interests versus current roles and interests of psychologists designed to keep students abreast of the rapidly expanding and changing field of psychology. Topics include changes of duties in schools, legal systems, law enforcement, business and industry, government, biology and medicine, as well as other areas.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 4510 - Practicum
1–3 hours
In-depth study of areas of specific interest. Practical experience in supervised settings.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of department.
May be repeated for credit.
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PSYC 4520 - Personality
3 hours
Major approaches to conceptualization of personality; psychodynamic, phenomenological and trait-type learning models.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 4600 - History and Systems
3 hours
Principal historical antecedents of modern psychology, relevance to major contemporary systematic positions; philosophy of science, associationism, structuralism, behaviorism, functionalism, Gestalt and psychoanalysis; recent psychological theories.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
Core Category: Capstone
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PSYC 4610 - Abnormal Psychology
3 hours
Major psychoses, neuroses and other types of maladaptive behavior patterns that are common problems in society; descriptions of symptomatology, theoretical approaches and epidemiological variables.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and 12 hours of psychology, or consent of department.
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PSYC 4620 - Abnormal Child Psychology
3 hours
Survey of the symptomatology, theoretical perspectives and treatment approaches of psychological disorders seen in infants, children and adolescents.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3620 or PSYC 4610 .
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PSYC 4640 - Psychophysiology
3 hours
Physiological processes of the body and relationships to behavior. Sensory and motor processes, learning and memory, and physiological problems of motivation and emotion.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 4670 - Behavioral and Biopsychosocial Challenges within LGBT Communities
3 hours
Understanding the health-related behaviors and psychosocial factors associated with sexual minorities (LGBT: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered), primarily in the U.S. Designed for healthcare workers, educators, service providers and individuals who work with or are interested in LGBT communities.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSYC 4690 - Introduction to Learning and Memory
3 hours
Explores the processes of acquiring and using knowledge. Basic principles in conditioning, concept learning and human behavior are taught as a foundation to the understanding of learning.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2950 or consent of department.
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PSYC 4700 - Psychobiology of Stress: The Mind-Body Connection
3 hours
The biology of the stress response is detailed. The effects of this response on a number of topics including but not limited to aging, memory and depression are discussed. The effects of the stress response on immunity and illness are highlighted.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4640 or consent of department.
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PSYC 4800 - Introduction to Perception and Cognition
3 hours
A general survey of current data in perception and cognition. Perception topics covered are psychophysics, sensory psychology, perceptual constancies and the development of perception. Cognition topics include short- and long-term memory, problem solving, concept formation and the acquisition of knowledge. The information processing approach is emphasized as a means of interpreting perception and cognition.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
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PSYC 4849 - Topics in Psychology
3 hours
Selected topics of current interest and importance in psychology not covered by existing course offerings.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1630 or PSYC 1650 .
May be repeated for credit as topics vary for a maximum of 6 hours.
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PSYC 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSYC 4910 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PSYC 4950 - Honors Thesis
3 hours
Research project for outstanding psychology students. The project must involve planning, conducting and defending an actual project.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2317 , PSYC 2950 , PSYC 3630 .
For psychology majors with a minimum of 18 hours in psychology and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in psychology and 3.0 overall.
Core Category: Capstone
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PSYC 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis
3 hours
Major research project prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 6 hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College.
May be substituted for HNRS 4000 . Course may be taken only once for Honors College credit.
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PADM 2100 - Cultural Competency in Urban Governance
3 hours
Examines the diverse and sometimes competing demands of people of color, women, the elderly, sexual orientation and the economically disadvantaged on public policy development and execution. Addresses how public managers respond to the demands of diverse interests in American cities. Students develop an understanding of the importance of cultural competency to leadership, responsiveness and efficiency in the management of urban services. These values are discussed in relation to the management of diversity in the public workforce, city budgets and the distribution of public services.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Core Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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PADM 3000 - Public Administration
3 hours
Organizations and management in executive departments, and national, state and municipal governments; bureaucracy; administrative theory; budgeting; personnel and administrative leadership.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PADM 3020 - Public Management
3 hours
Introduction to organization and management theories and practices as they concern federal, state and local governments.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as EADP 3080 .
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PADM 3410 - Financial Aspects of Government
3 hours
Politics and management of taxation, budgeting, grants-in-aid and municipal bonds. Conflicts among politicians, managers and analysts in developing policy and financing programs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PADM 3420 - Bureaucracy and Public Policy
3 hours
Study of the nature of bureaucracy, its role in policy development and the problem of bureaucratic responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as PSCI 3420 .
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PADM 3700 - Issues in Public Administration
3 hours
In-depth investigation of a contemporary issue of concern to public managers. Possible topics include managing nonprofit organizations, public-private partnerships and ethics in government.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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PADM 4130 - American Intergovernmental Relations
3 hours
Federal system; constitutional and theoretical bases of federalism; national/state/local government conflict and cooperation; regional arrangements; political centralization; impact upon American traditions; future prospects.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as PSCI 4130 .
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PADM 4450 - Public Policy Analysis
3 hours
Policy making, impact of public policy and factors that place specific problems on the public agenda.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as PSCI 4450 .
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PADM 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 3000 - Pathways to Civic Engagement
3 hours
Promotes understanding of self in relation to theory and practice of civic engagement. Topics include the history of civic engagement and civil society, earning and spending social capital, voluntary sector engagement, trends in civic engagement in the U.S., and social issues. This course has a service learning requirement.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as HSML 3000 .
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PACS 3020 - Fundamentals of Inquiry and Discovery
3 hours
Focuses on how to evaluate information and apply some of the methods commonly used by social scientists from a variety of disciplines to answer questions about social life. Topics include measuring concepts, determining the most appropriate method of data collection, constructing a survey instrument, selecting a sample, conducting basic data analysis, presenting findings and addressing the ethical and political issues associated with formal research.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4000 - Mediation
3 hours
Defines and examines the process of mediation. Covers the history and development of mediation and introduces theories of conflict management. Reviews diverse settings of mediation, such as domestic, commercial, non-profit, employment and institutional environments. Significant legal, ethical, professional, cultural and gender considerations are explored. Students participate in mediation exercises and simulations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution.
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PACS 4010 - Family Mediation
3 hours
Provides mediators with advanced practical skills and clear theoretical understanding of family mediation, with particular emphasis on divorce and child custody issues. Meets statutory requirements of Texas and many other states for mediators of disputes relating to the parent-child relationship.
Prerequisite(s): PACS 4000 .
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PACS 4020 - Dispute Resolution in the Workplace
3 hours
Review of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to address sources of conflict in the workplace. Examines procedures and benefits of arbitration, mediation, ombudspersons, minitrials, neutral fact-finding and other alternatives to litigation-based conflict resolution. Trends in use and ethical/professional considerations are considered.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4030 - Dispute Resolution in a Global Workplace
3 hours
Explores the relationship of trade-based and work-based conflict with special focus on alternative dispute resolution practices. Examines dispute resolution options available in trade agreements and their implications for workplace and trade. Students learn the benefits and limitations of workplace conflict resolution practices in an environment with multiple layers of world trade.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4040 - Crisis Intervention
3 hours
Provides overview of crisis intervention from the perspectives of a host of intervention organizations and professionals. Reviews the tactics, techniques, behaviors, emotions and motivations of those who intervene or negotiate in crisis situations as well as those of persons who precipitate such actions and their victims. Students are introduced to professionals who negotiate interventions in suicide, workplace and domestic conflict situations. Review of existing research and practices about such interventions.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4050 - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
3 hours
Introduces the fundamentals of nonlitigation strategies for a variety of business, professional and personal settings. Learning and skills are developed through lecture, role playing, out-of-class assignments, case studies and negotiation simulations.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution.
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PACS 4060 - Practicum in Mediation and Dispute Resolution
3 hours
Provides opportunity for students to round out their education in dispute resolution through participation in numerous exercises, simulations and actual mediations and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Prerequisite(s): PACS 4000 .
Required for interdisciplinary minor in alternative dispute resolution.
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PACS 4070 - Arbitration Basics
3 hours
Essential characteristics, concepts and practices of arbitration. Examines basic functions and duties of arbitrators, parties in arbitration hearings and party representatives. Covers arbitration ethics and practices in international, commercial, labor/employment, financial services, real estate, and other industries, sectors, and socioeconomic settings.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4170 - Introduction to Research in the Social Sciences
3 hours
Introduction to research used in the social sciences. Tools and techniques of data gathering. Approaches include qualitative and quantitative methods. Focus on understanding the basics of research design and developing student abilities to critically evaluate research reports in journals, professional reports and the mass media.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4200 - Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer Managers
3 hours
Overview of organizational leadership theory and practice for volunteer managers and community leaders. Students examine and develop a range of skills in a number of interpersonal areas: group dynamics, decision-making, managing differences, and leadership and influence as they pertain to primarily nonprofit organizations and their ability to lead a volunteer workforce.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May not be repeated if credit has been received for it at the graduate level.
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PACS 4210 - Introduction to Philanthropy and Fundraising
3 hours
Provides an overview of financial planning and fundraising practices in nonprofit organizations from the perspective of the giver. Students learn to assess the financial health of organizations, understand the duty of fiscal responsibility and develop and implement fundraising strategies.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4220 - Proposal Writing and Grants Administration
3 hours
Basic steps in researching funding ideas, including how to use the Internet as a fundamental tool and the detailed steps required for preparing funding applications. Focus on the skills and tools needed to monitor funds once grants have been awarded.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4230 - Social Evolution of Contemporary Volunteerism
3 hours
Analysis and review of the social evolution of contemporary volunteerism from revolutionary times to the present. Study of the current issues, definitions, and trends in the field of professional management. Introduction to social systems supporting or limiting volunteerism and volunteerism resources on the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May not be repeated at the graduate level as COMS 5100.
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PACS 4240 - Volunteer Management Concepts and Applications
3 hours
Analysis and review of day-to-day applications of management principles to the administrative and operating practices of contemporary volunteer programs in the public, not-for-profit, and for-profit sectors. Focuses on volunteer program management and organization, including targeting, recruiting, training, supervising, motivating, counseling, retaining and recognizing volunteer workforces.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May not be repeated if credit has been received for it at the graduate level.
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PACS 4250 - Community Resource Mapping and Collaboration
3 hours
Analyzes systems that measure community assets and resources. Explores the means of identifying and approaching potential collaborative community partners, and focuses on the development of joint proposals and/or business plans. Provides an overview of the role of volunteer managers and agency leadership of community organizations that provide resources in the development of a collaborative, capacity building community. An ecological approach is used to analyze the full range of human service agency services: health, social, educational, diagnostic, enrichment, religious, civic and legal. Students have an opportunity to do field work with agency staff on assigned community projects.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PACS 4260 - Volunteer Program Planning and Evaluation
3 hours
Seminar designed to provide students with the basic skills necessary to systematically design and plan volunteer programs, and evaluate their effectiveness. Special emphasis is given to measuring program outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Same as HSML 4700 .
May not be repeated if credit has been received for it at the graduate level.
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PACS 4300 - Nonprofit Leadership Capstone
3 hours
Designed to crystallize the competencies covered in the COMS nonprofit leadership minor program and to promote critical thinking and effective writing on those topics. Format includes exchange between students and nonprofit professionals on leadership and management issues to expand individual competencies, build leadership confidence and affirm learning acquired during program. Serves as a final preparation for internship/employment in a nonprofit agency. Satisfies one of the course requirements for students pursuing Non-profit Leadership Alliance certification.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of program director.
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PACS 4310 - Community Service Internship
3 hours
Supervised work in a community agency that is directly related to the student’s major, professional field or career objective. Duties, learning objectives, reporting and supervisory functions are agreed on beforehand by the agency and the student.
Prerequisite(s): Meet the employer’s requirements and consent of program director.
Same as HSML 4850 .
May be repeated for credit.
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PACS 4610 - Topics in Community Service
3 hours
Study of various topics in community service. Possible topics include service-learning, volunteer management, and others.
Prerequisite(s): None.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
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PACS 4900 - Special Problems
1–3 hours
Special problems and research in economic development or regional/sectoral analysis.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Registration permitted only upon approval of instructor.
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