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2013-2014 Undergraduate 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Course Descriptions


 

Psychology

  
  
  • PSYCH 370 - Cognitive Psychology

    (4)
    Exploration of theory and research related to the mental processes that characterize human thought. In particular, this course examines the nature of how people acquire, remember, and use knowledge. Topics covered include attention, pattern recognition, memory, language, problem solving and reasoning. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 , SOSCI 210 , SOSCI 220 .
  
  • PSYCH 371 - Consciousness

    (4)
    The study of consciousness, including the mind/body problem, biology of the mind, alterations of conscious experience (e.g., meditation, drugs, mystical experiences, hypnosis, ESP, biofeedback, sleeping, dreaming, sensory deprivation, psycho-neuro-immunology, and the placebo effect). Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 .
  
  • PSYCH 372 - Behavior Management

    (4)
    Operant principles and their use in building desired skills and reducing problem behavior. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 .
  
  • PSYCH 373 - Counseling Psychology

    (4)
    Counseling theories and affective, cognitive and behavioral techniques in individual and group settings, including basic skills training. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 .
  
  • PSYCH 381 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

    (4)
    Principles and applications of psychology in business and industry, including: employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, leadership, motivation, organizational development, employee safety and health, human factors, engineering and consumer psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 .
  
  • PSYCH 382 - Death, Dying and Bereavement

    (4)
    Through psychological and interdisciplinary approaches learners will gain an understanding and appreciation of the processes of dying, death, and bereavement. Theoretical, historical, and emerging perspectives will be explored. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 .
  
  • PSYCH 383 - Psychological Assessment

    (4)
    Students learn the foundations of psychometric testing as well as techniques for assessing intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest, personality, behavior, and neuropsychological functioning. Students practice communicating assessment results orally and in writing.
  
  • PSYCH 384 - Forensic Psychology

    (4)
    Students learn about the major areas, topics and theories of forensic psychology. Topics include psychopathy, behavioral profiling, eyewitness identification and testimony, evaluation of criminal suspects, forensic assessment of competency to stand trial, and forensic assessment of sanity. Prerequisite(s):   and junior or senior class standing.
  
  • PSYCH 394 - Computational Neuroscience and Psychology

    (3)
    This course provides a modeling approach in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. Topics may include decision making, learning models, neuro imaging techniques, and neural networks. (Same course offered as CSAC 394 .)
  
  • PSYCH 410 - History and Systems of Psychology

    (4)
    The history and development of psychological thought from the early Greeks through present times, with an emphasis on philosophical and physiological antecedents of contemporary psychology, primary sources readings and structured essay writing. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 .
  
  • PSYCH 491 - Individual Study

    (1-4)
    Individual, independent study with a faculty mentor.
  
  • PSYCH 493 - Selected Topics

    (1-4)
  
  • PSYCH 495 - Psychological Internship

    (1-4)
    Supervised field experience in a psychological setting accompanied by relevant library research and reflective writing. Repeatable up to 8 hours.
  
  • PSYCH 499 - Undergraduate Psych Thesis

    (4)
    Independent student scholarship usually comprising a comprehensive literature review, design and completion of psychological research, and a written and oral presentation of findings.

Public Relations

  
  • PR 100 - Pre-Professional Studies

    (0-6)
    Laboratory experience in public relations. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours.
  
  • PR 161 - Introduction to Public Relations

    (3)
    A survey of the field of public relations, including the scope of the field, structure, processes, theoretical perspectives, job titles and tasks.
  
  • PR 193 - Selected Topics

    (1-6)
    Repeatable under different topics.
  
  • PR 262 - PR Writing

    (3)
    An introduction to writing and production for public relations purposes, including news releases, features, direct response and brochures, and the fundamentals of desktop publishing. Prerequisite(s):  PR 161 ;
  
  • PR 293 - Selected Topics

    (1-6)
    Repeatable under different topics.
  
  • PR 300 - Advanced Pre-Professional Studies

    (0-11)
    Advanced laboratory experience in public relations. Repeatable for a maximum of 11 hours. Prerequisite(s): PR 100  ;
  
  • PR 361 - Print Design and Layout

    (3)
    Coverage of the principles guiding layout and design of multiple facets of print publication. Topics may include layout and design of: newspapers, magazines, newsletters, flyers, brochures, booklets, and other print documents. Students will also gain practice in implementing these principles using industry-standard software platforms. (Same course as ENGL 321 .)
  
  • PR 363 - PR Research

    (3)
    A review of syndicated research used by PR practitioners, the concept and methodologies of evaluative research, and development of the media mix. Students will learn the principles of research and strategic planning, and apply them to research and media planning opportunities. Prerequisite(s): PR 262  and sophomore standing;
  
  • PR 365 - Event Planning

    (3)
    In this course, students will gain a familiarity with the structure, strategies, planning, and economics of the field of Event Planning. Students will also gain a greater understanding of how their professional roles impact the relationship between the organization and its critical stakeholders. Moreover, students will gain an understanding of the role of Event Planning in building organization-stakeholder relationships. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
  
  • PR 366 - Writing for the Web

    (3)
    Students will engage theory governing composition and design of web texts and put that theory into practice. Particular attention will be given to HTML text creation, including generation of content, HTML coding, and such elements as cascading style sheets (CSS) and basic JavaScript functionality. Will likely include client-based projects, brochures, booklets, and other print documents. Students will also gain practice in implementing these principles using industry-standard software platforms. (Same course as ENGL 336 .) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 211  or PR 262 .
  
  • PR 393 - Selected Topics

    (3)
    Repeatable under different topics.
  
  • PR 464 - PR Programs and Campaigns

    (3)
    The capstone course in the public relations curriculum, campaigns provides students with the opportunity to develop comprehensive public relations programs and campaigns. Student groups develop a PR program for presentation to classmates and PR practitioners. Prerequisite(s): PR 262 ;
  
  • PR 491 - Individual Study

    (1-12)
    Specialized study in public relations under the supervision of a faculty member with an approved format.
  
  • PR 493 - Selected Topics

    (1-6)
    Repeatable under different topics.
  
  • PR 495 - Internship

    (0-12)
    Working on-site with supervisory public relations professionals in area corporations, agencies or not-for-profit organizations. Departmental internship hours repeatable to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered every semester.

Religion

  
  • RELIG 121 - Elementary Biblical Greek I

    (3)
    Introduction: to prepare the student for the reading of New Testament Greek.
  
  • RELIG 122 - Elementary Biblical Greek II

    (3)
    Continuation of elementary Greek I. Prerequisite(s): RELIG 121 ;
  
  • RELIG 152 - Introduction to Asian Religions

    (3)
    This course is a survey of the historical development and contemporary beliefs of the major Asian religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese traditions.
  
  • RELIG 160 - Mythology Around the World

    (3)
    This is a comparative and thematic introduction to mythology that draws from a great variety of the world’s cultures including Africa, China, Egypt, Europe, India, Japan and the Americas.
  
  • RELIG 170 - Life Stories:Personal, Spiritual and Intellectual Journeys

    (3)
    The course goal is to develop a deeper understanding of the religious life and journey, as well as to encourage students to articulate their own journey. This goal will be achieved through a multidisciplinary examination of religious autobiography in a variety of religious traditions. This course will explore the unique and intensely personal nature of individual spiritual experiences as well as the complexity of their relationship to the tradition of which they are a part.
  
  • RELIG 180 - Ministry in Congregations

    (3)
    An introduction to the study of congregations and the dynamics of congregational life, exploring the foundations of congregational studies as a discipline, ethnographic studies of congregations, systems theory as applied to congregations, the role of leaders in congregational life, self-reflection as a tool for congregational leaders, and the challenges facing leaders in congregations - particular conflict and racism.
  
  • RELIG 190 - Introduction to Religion

    (3)
    Gen Ed Goal #7. This course introduces the student to the academic study of the religious dimension of human experience. It examines the ways in which various traditions, including Christianity, give expression to this dimension.
  
  • RELIG 193 - Selected Topics

    (3)
  
  • RELIG 210 - Jesus Through the Ages

    (3)
    This course surveys the history of interpretation surrounding the person of Jesus both within Christian traditions of theology, art and literature, and beyond those traditions within modern, pluralistic and secular culture.
  
  • RELIG 215 - Problem of Evil

    (3)
    This course introduces the student to theological reflection upon the experience of evil and suffering in one or more of the following manifestations: natural evil such as death, disease and natural disasters; moral evil such as racism, sexism, environmental destruction and militarism.
  
  • RELIG 221 - Intermediate Biblical Greek I

    (3)
    This course covers selections from the gospels; emphasis on the distinctive principles of the Koine. Prerequisite(s):  ;  
  
  • RELIG 222 - Intermedidate Biblical Greek II

    (3)
    This course covers selections from the Epistles; emphasis and comprehension of content and ideas.  Prerequisite(s):  .
  
  • RELIG 250 - Native American Religions

    (3)
    This course will explore the complexity and variety of Native American religious traditions with an emphasis on the historical impact of colonization upon those traditions.
  
  • RELIG 260 - Responses to the Holocaust

    (3)
    Examines the history and sources of the Holocaust, as well as religious and ethical responses to the Holocaust from diverse groups including: Jews, Christians, artists, poets, philosophers, camp survivors and victims. Explores a variety of genres of Holocaust responses including graphic novels, poems, plays, victims’ diaries, Hollywood films, documentaries, fictional literature, survivor testimonies, painting and other art forms.
  
  • RELIG 280 - Christian Worship

    (3)
    This course provides an introduction to the fundamental rites of Christian worship, with historical, theological, pastoral, and anthropological considerations of their contemporary meaning and renewal. It includes lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practical experience in dealing with the interplay of spatial, musical, and ritual data that enhances the central themes of Word and Sacrament. We will explore the varieties of Christian worship, within Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions. This class is intended to help the student grow in ability to be a knowledgeable and effective worship leader.
  
  • RELIG 293 - Selected Topics

    (3)
  
  • RELIG 310 - Religion and Film

    (3)
    A study of the art of the film as a mode of dialogue between religious traditions and contemporary life.
  
  • RELIG 320 - History of Christianity

    (3)
    History of Christian thought and institutions from apostolic times to: the Church Fathers and Medieval Christendom.
  
  • RELIG 321 - Reformation and Enlightenment

    (3)
    Gen Ed Goal #10. History of Christian thought and institutions: Reformation and the Enlightenment.
  
  • RELIG 322 - Modern Religious Thought

    (3)
    History of Christian thought and institutions: the 19th and 20th centuries.
  
  • RELIG 323 - Martin Luther and The Lutheran Tradition

    (3)
    An introduction to the life, thought, and writings of Martin Luther, as well as the history and teachings of the Lutheran tradition from the 16th century until the present.
  
  • RELIG 325 - Women Mystics

    (3)
    This course examines the religious thought and experience of women who have reported extraordinary experiences of prayer, visions, contemplation, or mystical union with the divine. We will explore the ways in which women expressed their experiences through preaching, writing, art, music, and worship. A particular focus of the course will be the issue of women’s authority and “voice” in their religious communities.
  
  • RELIG 330 - Synoptic Gospels

    (3)
    A study of the primary Christian sources: Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with a particular attention to their development as sources for the life and teaching of Jesus.
  
  • RELIG 335 - Pauline Studies

    (3)
    A study of major themes in Pauline literature, examining their relevance for addressing our lives today.
  
  • RELIG 360 - Advanced Asian Religions

    (3)
    This course is a focused study of a specific Asian religious tradition such as Hinduism, Buddhism or Chinese Religions; or a theme or issue such as an historical period, geographical area, historical person or religious concern is Asian religions. Attention will be given to historical development, sacred texts, contemporary beliefs and practices. The specific topic of inquiry will be indicated by the course subtitle. The course may be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor or department chair.
  
  • RELIG 380 - Hymns and Christian Tradition

    (3)
    This course studies the development and use of hymns as a heritage of the Christian Church. The theological, historical and cultural currents influencing the original of hymns and their development will be explored. Methods for literary, poetic, and musical analysis will also be discussed. Also, this course seeks to give insight and understanding to worship leaders of the trends affecting the use and creation of hymns in contemporary Christian worship and practice.
  
  • RELIG 381 - Introduction Faith and Moral Development

    (3)
    An introduction to theories of faith and moral development with attention given to the work of such theorists as James Fowler, Lawrence Kohnberg, Carol Gilligan, and Nel Noddings. Attention will also be given to the application of those theories in educational and church settings.
  
  • RELIG 382 - Foundations of Youth Ministry and Christian Education

    (3)
    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of Youth Ministry and Christian Education.
  
  • RELIG 393 - Selected Topics

    (3)
  
  • RELIG 400 - Advanced Old Testament-Pentateuch

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study of The Pentateuch.
  
  • RELIG 401 - Advanced Old Testament/Prophets

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study of The Prophets of Israel.
  
  • RELIG 402 - Advanced Old Testament-Writings

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study of The Writings.
  
  • RELIG 403 - Advanced Old Testament-Ancient Near East

    (3)
    Old Testament: literary, historical and theological context through the study The Ancient Near East.
  
  • RELIG 410 - Religion and Literature

    (3)
    A study of religious themes and issues via dialogue with fiction (novels), biography/autobiography and poetry.
  
  • RELIG 420 - Parables, Riddles, Koans and Tales

    (3)
    A comparative study of the parables of Jesus and of similar materials from Hasidic Judaism, Islamic Sufism, Zen Buddhism and Taoism.
  
  • RELIG 430 - Christian Ethics

    (3)
    Gen Ed Goal #12. Biblical foundation of Christian ethics; application to ethical questions of the contemporary world. Prerequisite(s): UC 220  UC-220H or RELIG 190 ;
  
  • RELIG 440 - American Christianity

    (3)
    Major American denominations; their distinctive beliefs and practices.
  
  • RELIG 465 - Field Experience in Christian Education

    (3)
    Supervised experience in a congregation or an approved church-related field.
  
  • RELIG 470 - Liberation Theology

    (3)
    An expansive treatment of the major movements in liberation theology from the 1960s to the present, including Latin American, feminist, black/Afro-American, and gay/lesbian theology.
  
  • RELIG 480 - Field Experience in Ministry

    (3)
    Students will be placed in ministry settings for a minimum of 120 hours, to develop professional skills in the practice of ministry under supervision. In addition to working with a field supervisor in the ministry context, students will work with a faculty supervisor. Through an ongoing process of assessment and consultation, the student will be guided towards a deeper theological reflection, greater growth, and improved competence in the practice of ministry. Prerequisite(s): RELIG 180 ;
  
  • RELIG 481 - Departmental Seminar

    (1)
    Seminar for department majors and minors that will support the development of the research project and portfolio.
  
  • RELIG 491 - Individual Study

    (1-3)
  
  • RELIG 492 - Group Studies

    (1-3)
  
  • RELIG 493 - Selected Topics

    (3)
  
  • RELIG 499 - Senior Thesis

    (3)
    Independent student scholarship usually comprising literature review and research, and a written and oral presentation of findings. Required of all religion majors in the fall of the senior year. The course guides students through the process and methodology of writing either a thirty-page research paper in the major or a final capstone project with required writing component (14 pages). Prerequisite(s): senior class level.

Russian

  
  • RUS 110 - Elementary Russian I

    (4)
    Study of the Russian language as a means of communication through development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Sound and pronunciation rules; acquisition and application of Cyrillic alphabet; acquisition and application of grammatical principles. Customs and current trends in Russian culture. Offered fall semester.
  
  • RUS 111 - Elementary Russian II

    (4)
    Continuation of techniques used in   for development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Daily practice of pronunciation and application of grammatical rules. Contemporary Russian culture. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): RUS 110  or placement exam.
  
  • RUS 193 - Selected Topics

    (4)
  
  • RUS 293 - Selected Topics

    (1-4)
  
  • RUS 491 - Individual Study

    (1-4)

Social Science

  
  • SOSCI 210 - Social Science Statistics

    (4)
    Gen Ed Goal #3. A study of descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation, regression and hypothesis testing using the t, F and chi square tests. Not open to students who have credit for MATH 215 . Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110  or SOC 110 , a college algebra course or its equivalent,( MATH 110 , MATH 120 , MATH-130, MATH 220 , MATH 230 , or MATH 231 ).
  
  • SOSCI 220 - Social Science Research Methods

    (4)
    Students learn research logic, strategies, issues in the social sciences, including qualitative and quantitative techniques, program evaluation, and survey, correlational, experimental, quasi-experimental, single subject, and field research designs.  Students develop and test research hypotheses and identify and operationally define research variables, design research studies, draw valid conclusions, and write research reports  following a professional style. Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  .

Social Work

  
  • SWK 100 - Pre-Professional Development

    (4)
    Introduction of social work roles and practices, professional qualifications and required values, knowledge and skills to engage in generalist social work practice. Includes skills necessary for technology enhanced learning and resource identification. Includes service learning requirement.
  
  • SWK 200 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

    (4)
    History mission and philosophy of the social work profession. Exploration of social problems through micro, mezzo and macro approaches to service delivery within the social welfare system. Trends in social welfare policy.
  
  • SWK 227 - Diversity Among People in The U.S.A.

    (4)
    Influence of family structure and function, cultural heritage, religious affiliation, social class, health and economic resources on generalist social work practice with diverse populations.
  
  • SWK 335 - Human Behavior in Social Environment I

    (4)
    Human behavior and development from a bio-psychosocial, person-in-environment perspective. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110  SOC 110  BIOL 100 ;
  
  • SWK 336 - Human Behavior in Social Environment II

    (4)
    Human behavior and development from a bio-psychosocial, person-in-environment perspective. Continuation of SWK 335 . Prerequisite(s): SWK 335 ;
  
  • SWK 345 - Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

    (4)
    Economic, bio-psychosocial and spiritual aspects of aging. Policies and services for meeting the needs of the aged.
  
  • SWK 353 - Social Welfare Policy

    (4)
    History, development and analysis of social welfare policy for generalist social work practice within the context of current arrangements to meet human service needs. Prerequisite(s): SWK 200 ;   or  .
  
  • SWK 370 - Social Work Practice I

    (4)
    Generalist social work knowledge, skills and values for working with individuals and couples.
  
  • SWK 460 - Social Work Practice II

    (4)
    Generalist social work knowledge, skills and values for working with families and groups. Prerequisite(s):  . Corequisite(s): SWK 462  and SWK 463 
  
  • SWK 461 - Social Work Practice III

    (4)
    Generalist social work knowledge, skills and values for working with organizations and communities. Prerequisite(s): SWK 460 ; Corequisite(s): SWK 464  and SWK 465 
  
  • SWK 462 - Field Instruction I

    (6)
    Placement in a social agency under a qualified field instructor for the development of professional skills in the provision of generalist social work services. 240 hours minimum required. Corequisite(s): SWK 460  and SWK 463 
  
  • SWK 463 - Field Seminar I

    (4)
    Integrates theory for practice with field experience. Capstone course. Corequisite(s): SWK 460  and SWK 462 
  
  • SWK 464 - Field Instruction II

    (6)
    Placement in a social agency under a qualified field instructor for the development of professional skills in the provision of generalist social work services. 240 hours minimum required. Corequisite(s): SWK 461  and SWK 465 
  
  • SWK 465 - Field Seminar II

    (4)
    Integrates theory for practice with field experience. Capstone course. Corequisite(s): SWK 461  and SWK 464 
  
  • SWK 490 - Interprofessional Cultural Competency for Human Service Professionals

    (1)
    This course is designed to complement fieldwork and clinical experiences in nursing, education, and social work. Students will be engaged in the process of identifying, assessing, and enhancing their own cultural competency through standardized measures as well as reflections on field-based experiences. Areas to be addressed are: cultural desire, cultural awareness; cultural knowledge; cultural skills; and cultural encounters. The course will facilitate engagement in a culturally sensitive progression from ethnocentrism to ethnorelativism. Prerequisite(s):  ,  .
  
  • SWK 491 - Individual Study

    (1-3)
  
  • SWK 493 - Selected Topics

    (3-4)

Sociology

  
  • SOC 100 - Seminar I - Degree Planning

    (1)
    An introduction to sociology for new majors, including information about degree and career planning, skills for college success, advising resources, professional associations, and citation, library, and reference skills. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. Prerequisite(s): None. This course is graded pass/fail. Usually offered fall and spring semesters.
 

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