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POM 4810 - Seminar (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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PSY 1200 - Psychological Foundations (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course will focus on the biological and cognitive foundations of individual behavior, as well as the individual in the social context. Research on psychological phenomena will be reviewed to demonstrate the logic of the scientific method, to foster critical thinking, to identify potential shortcomings in interpretations of behavior (e.g., claims presented in the popular media), and to describe linkages to everyday experiences (e.g., aesthetic and perceptual judgments, improved studying, friendship and attraction, and development of political attitudes). Students will have the opportunity to learn how to use empirical data to draw sound conclusions about behavior. Finally, connections to other thematic areas of scholarly inquiry within other disciplines will be presented.
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PSY 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
An examination of one or more topics drawn from or related to an area of psychology. Topics vary from year to year depending on and guided by the interests of faculty and students.
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PSY 2100 - Psychology of Parenting (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Social Relations Across Contexts”)
The study of social, multi-cultural, cognitive, and behavioral principles in psychology as applied to the theory and practice of parenting.
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PSY 2200 - Careers in Psychology (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An overview of the various career options in the field of psychology and the educational and training experiences required to pursue these options.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 2210 - Psychology of Human Growth and Development (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The study of research and theory of human physical, cognitive, social and emotional development from conception through maturity. Topics include descriptions of typical human development and application of the principles of developmental psychology.
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PSY 2211 - Psychology of Personality (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Basic principles of personality structure, dynamics, development, assessment, and theory are discussed. Consideration is given to environmental and biological determinants of personality. Students who have previously received credit for PSY 3211 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSY 2211.
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PSY 2212 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An overview of the major forms of psychological disorders in children and adults. Emphasis is placed on theory and research related to the classification, description, etiology, and treatment of maladaptive behaviors and psychological disorders. Students who have previously received credit for PSY 3212 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSY 2212.
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PSY 2213 - Survey of Social Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Social Relations Across Contexts”)
An overview of the basic principles of social psychology. A survey of the research findings and how they may be applied to real world situations. Students who have previously received credit for PSY 3213 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSY 2213.
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PSY 2305 - Psychology of Gender (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An examination of selected psychological theories and research of the effects of gender. Emphasis is placed on the cognitive, biological and sociocultural explanations of gender similarities and differences.
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PSY 2500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 2700 - Behavior Change (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An introduction to behavior change principles and procedures employed in the helping professions. Instructional and practical experiences focus on the acquisition of communication and problem-solving skills used to manage problem behaviors. Students who have previously received credit for PSY 4700 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSY 2700.
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PSY 3000 - Educational Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An overview of the development of the student and an analysis of the principles of classroom learning. Applicable theories of child and adolescent development and major concepts, theories, and research in the acquisition of knowledge and interpersonal social skills are emphasized. Special attention is given to the educational application of these principles.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 3010 - Psychology Applied to Teaching (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course provides an overview of the development of the student and an analysis of the principles of classroom learning, classroom management, and behavioral guidance. Research-based theories of child and adolescent development and major concepts, theories, and research in the acquisition of knowledge and interpersonal social skills and in the guidance and management of student behavior in the classroom are examined and critiqued. The course introduces students to research and theory on group and individual differences; various types of diversity, including characteristics of students with disabilities and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and foundational concepts and principles of educational assessment and accountability, including the Response to Intervention model. Applications and implications for teaching and learning are emphasized. PSY 3010 may be taken prior to or after admission to teacher education.
Prerequisite or corequisite: C I 2300 .
Forty (40) hours of field experiences are required.
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PSY 3100 - Research Methods in Psychology (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Basic research/design concepts such as variables, confounding, causation, levels of measurement, observational research strategies, experimental design and control procedures, and use of descriptive, correlational and inferential statistics will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to develop competence in conducting literature reviews, report writing in APA style, data collection and analysis. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 , and STT 2810 or STT 2820 (with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher in STT 2810 or STT 2820 ). Prerequisite or corequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent, (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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PSY 3207 - Organizational Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of organizational psychology based on classical and contemporary research. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of principles to problems at the micro (individual, interpersonal, and group) and macro (environmental) levels.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 3210 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An in-depth consideration of contemporary and classic issues and topics from child and adolescent psychology. Emphasis will be on evaluating theory and research, encouraging both understanding and critical thinking about the literature in developmental psychology.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3211 - Personality and Individual Differences (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An in-depth examination of the principles underlying personality psychology, including genetic and environmental influences in personality development. Emphases will be on understanding the measurement of dimensions of personality and the methods used in personality psychology research by focusing on the current empirical literature.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3212 - Psychopathology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An in-depth review of the major forms of psychopathological conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on theory, research, and original empirical readings related to the classification, description, etiology, and treatment of maladaptive behaviors and psychological disorders.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3213 - Social Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An intensive investigation of core principles in social psychology with thoughtful consideration of basic and applied research in the area as well as application to real world issues. Course will involve empirical readings related to major topical areas in the field.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3214 - Principles of Learning (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of the basic principles, mechanisms, and theories of learned behaviors. Emphasis is placed on basic learning processes associated with Pavlovian and operant conditioning discovered through research with nonhuman animals.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3215 - Perception (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of basic principles and mechanisms of perception. Visual and auditory perceptual systems are emphasized.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3216 - Biological Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of the physiological, anatomical, and chemical correlates of behavior. Topics will include basic processes associated with these course components as well as discussion of how these processes are related to various neurological disorders.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3217 - Cognitive Processes (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of classical and modern theories of human thought processes as they relate to performance in memory tasks, concept learning, and problem solving.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3218 - Adult Development (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An in-depth examination of development in adulthood, with coverage of physical, social, and psychological change over time. Emphasis will be on evaluating current theory and research, encouraging both understanding and critical thinking about the extant literature on the psychology of adulthood. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 3511 - Honors Colloquium (3)
When Offered: Fall
In depth study of selected topic(s) in psychology, encouraging independent scholarship in writing and discussion. Enrollment is by invitation of the department or by application.
May be taken twice if course content is significantly different.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 3512 - Honors Colloquium (3)
When Offered: Spring
In depth study of selected topic(s) in psychology, encouraging independent scholarship in writing and discussion. Enrollment is by invitation of the department or by application.
May be taken twice if course content is significantly different.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 , must be majoring in psychology, and junior or senior standing.
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PSY 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
In depth examination of specialized areas of psychology. Topics vary from year to year depending upon the interests of students and faculty.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 3653 - Health Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of major physical disabilities including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Aids, cancer, pain, obesity, eating disorders, and injury using a behavioral medicine orientation. Behavioral medicine represents a multidimensional approach to integrating behavioral and biomedical information in determining disease etiology and in prescribing comprehensive treatment.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 4001 - Research Assistant (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in which the student does psychological research on a faculty member’s project under the direction of a faculty member.
May be repeated for a total credit of six semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and must be majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4002 - Supervised Research (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in which the student does psychological research under the direction of a faculty member. The project will be developed by the student in consultation with their supervisor and should be considered the student’s project.
May be repeated for a total of six semester hours credit.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 , PSY 3100 , and must be majoring in psychology.
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PSY 4020 - Applying to Graduate School (1)
When Offered: Fall
This class is intended for psychology majors to step students through the process of applying to graduate school starting with deciding on what type of program to apply to and ending with a completed application. Also included are other options that exist besides graduate school.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: PSY 2200 .
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PSY 4206 - Industrial Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A survey of the field of human resource management based on fundamental psychological principles and psychometric theory. Topics considered include job analysis and evaluation, performance appraisal, and personnel selection.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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PSY 4207 - Evolutionary Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course examines how human thinking, motivation, behavior, and social relationships can be understood from the perspective that many aspects of human behavior involve sets of processes designed by natural selection to solve adaptive problems faced by our evolutionary ancestors. Key topics may include: problems of survival, long-term mating, sexuality, parenting, kinship, cooperation, aggression and warfare, conflict between the sexes, status, prestige, social dominance, and how evolutionary theory can provide a unified approach to understanding the different branches of psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
[Dual-listed with PSY 5207.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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PSY 4208 - Forensic Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An in-depth study of the ways in which psychology and the law interact. Topics will include a study of the way in which researchers and mental health professions contribute to legal issues as well as the ways in which research and mental health practice are governed by the law.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
[Dual-listed with PSY 5208.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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PSY 4211 - Personality Laboratory (1)
When Offered: On Demand
Practical application of theory and empirical findings in personality psychology. Methods of personality assessment will be critically examined. Students will generate testable hypotheses and design and implement correlational and experimental research studies informed by basic principles of personality theory.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3211 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4213 - Social Psychology Laboratory (1)
When Offered: On Demand
Lab activities designed to provide experiential learning through hands-on experimental participation in the field of social psychology. Both classic and novel theories will be examined using the scientific method. Students will work from theoretical assumptions to generate hypotheses that will be empirically examined.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3213 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4214 - Learning Laboratory (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A laboratory course designed to establish an understanding of basic procedures used to investigate classical and operant conditioning. Laboratory modules address how various principles of learning (e.g., effects of reinforcement, contiguity, contingency, etc.) affect the acquisition and performance of Pavlovian and operant behavior. Students will conduct research on human and non-human subjects, analyze the obtained data, and summarize their findings in laboratory reports conforming to APA style.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3214 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4215 - Perception Laboratory (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A laboratory course providing classic and current experimental paradigms used to address questions in the psychology of perception, and exposure to experiment design, data collection and analysis, and report writing.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3215 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4216 - Biological Psychology Laboratory (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A laboratory course providing activities in biological psychology including basic neuroanatomy and histology, some laboratory skill training, and exposure to behavioral and neuroscience research methods, experiment design, data collection and analysis, and report writing.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3216 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4217 - Cognitive Psychology Laboratory (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A laboratory course providing exposure to classic and current experimental paradigms used to address questions in cognitive psychology, and exposure to experiment design, data collection and analysis, and report writing.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3217 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4220 - Community Psychology (4)
When Offered: On Demand
A survey of community psychology principles and practice, including a review of basic community research methodologies. Course will require participation in a community research or program development project.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 Research Methods or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4511 - Senior Honors Thesis I (1)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research leading to proposal of an honors thesis; directed by a member of the psychology department. The student will register for this course during the semester prior to the final semester as an undergraduate. Enrollment by qualified applicants only.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and successful completion of at least one honors course.
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PSY 4512 - Senior Honors Thesis II (2)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research leading to completion of an honors thesis; directed by a member of the psychology department. The student will register for this course during the final semester as an undergraduate. Enrollment by qualified applicants only.
Prerequisite: successful completion of PSY 4511 .
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PSY 4562 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Overview of the Psychology of Aging, with coverage of sensory, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes relevant to applied professions. Emphasis will be on applications of existing theory and research, and on encouraging an understanding of how to understand and interact with adults of all ages.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
[Dual-listed with PSY 5562.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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PSY 4640 - Seminar in Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
In depth analysis and evaluation of a contemporary research issue in psychology. Topics vary from year to year depending upon the interests of students and faculty.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor, and must be majoring or minoring in psychology.
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PSY 4655 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
An investigation and discussion of psychological phenomena using scientific methodology and empirical research to evaluate causal claims, evaluate research, assess validity and engage in critical thinking. A focus of the class will be the use of empirical research literature, as well as oral and written assignments to improve reasoning skills in order for students to become more critical consumers of information from both academic and popular sources. Topics will span multiple areas of psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4658 - History and Systems of Psychology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
An analysis of the philosophical and empirical antecedents of modern psychology and the contemporary systems which emerge from these.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 4660 - Psychological Tests and Measurements (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An overview of the basic concepts of psychological measurements, strategies used to develop psychological tests, important legal and ethical issues in testing and measurement, as well as relevant historical and theoretical perspectives. Students will be introduced to the uses of psychological tests and measurements in various types of settings, such as clinical, educational, and industrial/organizational.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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PSY 4700 - Applied Behavior Management (3)
When Offered: Spring
An advanced study of the philosophy, principles, and procedures of applied behavior analysis and a review of selected research. Practical, ethical, and legal constraints on behavioral interventions are considered. Research conducted in institutional, educational and home settings is emphasized.
Prerequisites: PSY 1200 and PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
[Dual-listed with PSY 5800.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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PSY 4905 - Fieldwork in Applied Psychology (1-6)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The Psychology Internship Program provides students with practical experience in an agency related to psychology and will grant academic credit for satisfactory completion of approved work experience along with internship course requirements. Students can work with organizations that provide an opportunity to gain experience in a supervised role, with responsibilities that are relevant to psychology. The internship must include planned educational objectives, and be approved by the Department of Psychology Internship Coordinator in advance. Enrollment is by permission of instructor only.
May be repeated for a total credit of six semester hours.
Prerequisites: PSY 3100 , must be majoring in psychology, and must have a GPA of 2.0 in major coursework.
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P A 4560 - Local Government Administration (3)
When Offered: Spring
Administrative process, management, personnel, budget and finance, and intergovernmental relations in local government.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
[Dual-listed with PA 5560.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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P A 4660 - Non-Profit Management: Links to Governance (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Examines nonprofit management and its relationship to governance and public policy. Focuses on the management skills necessary to succeed in engaging in the policy process, leadership, administrative functions, ethics, marketing, and securing funding.
Prerequisite: P S 1100 or IDS 2450 .
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P A 4665 - Public Management (3)
When Offered: Spring
A study of the organization and operation of government agencies and their role in policy making and implementation and an examination of the various concepts and theories pertaining to administrative behavior and to the performance of the basic tasks of management.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
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P H 1105 - Health and Fitness (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
Emphasis on health and fitness trends in America, fitness and health testing concepts, exercise prescription, nutrition principles, prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes mellitus, and osteoporosis, the relationship between health habits and aging and psychological health, stress management, and precautions in exercise. Each student will have their health and physical fitness status tested, including results on personal cardiorespiratory, body composition, and musculoskeletal fitness status, and personal diet, heart disease, health age, and stress profiles.
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P H 2000 - Introduction to Public Health (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course is designed to provide an overview of public health with an emphasis on the population perspective and the impacts of health care systems. This course will provide students with the tools to think critically about the various areas of public health including environmental and social/behavioral influences on the health of the public in the U.S. The fields of public health and medicine will also be compared and contrasted.
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P H 2200 - Chronic and Infectious Disease (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is a review of the major chronic and infectious diseases (heart disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, obesity, stress and mental disorders, osteoporosis, hypertension, HIV infection, sexually transmitted diseases, vaccine-preventable infectious disease, etc.). Emphasis will be placed on interventions to reduce the risk of acquiring disease. The primary goal of this course is to review current understanding regarding the relationship between diseases (e.g. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.) and behavioral methods to reduce risk of obtaining the disease.
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P H 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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P H 3100 - Emergency Care and CPR (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The course content and activities should prepare students to make appropriate decisions about the care given to victims of injury or sudden illness. Two American Red Cross certificates may be earned: (1) Emergency Response and (2) CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
(Same as HPE 3100 .)
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P H 3130 - Environmental Health (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the Environmental Health field. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the many factors, both human and natural, which have a direct impact on our environment and the relationship with human health.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 .
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P H 3250 - Community Health (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will provide an overview of working with a community to assess its health and social needs. Topic areas will include health-related quality of life, community and cultural concepts, special population needs, capacity assessment and basic data collection methods, leadership, management, and administration principles, communicating health information, and future trends in the global community.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 .
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P H 3330 - Biostatistics (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of computational techniques, theoretical frameworks and methodology used in the application, measurement, interpretation and evaluation of statistics in the health sciences. Students will utilize statistical software to apply theoretical principles and to further their understanding of data within the public health field.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 and STT 1810 , STT 2810 , or STT 2820 .
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P H 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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P H 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Approved contract required.
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P H 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Advanced study in selected current health topics. Topics will be chosen on the basis of their impact on the health status of society and on their relevance to students.
May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) hours with no specific topic being taken more than once.
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P H 3700 - Foundations in Health Behavior (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course focuses on the development, implementation, and improvement of interventions targeted at health behaviors. The student will learn the research and theoretical issues associated with a broad range of behaviors. The personal, interpersonal, institutional, community, and societal determinants of health behavior are considered. This knowledge will prepare the student to use theory to plan and implement public health interventions to change behavior in order to promote better health and wellness.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 .
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P H 3800 - Public Health Interventions I (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Provides an in-depth overview of public health intervention planning and evaluation for all settings. Specifically, students will study how to assess individual and community health needs; plan, implement and evaluate effective public health interventions; and coordinate the provision of public health services.
Prerequisite: R C 2001 or its equivalent, P H 3250 and P H 3700 .
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P H 4000 - Physical Activity in Public Health (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is an interdisciplinary combination of knowledge and skills from public health and other related fields to prepare students to promote health through physical activity. Students will come away with a greater understanding of how to advance the use of physical activity for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease and other health issues. Students will gain theoretical and applied experience in the promotion of individual and community physical activity through planning, implementation, and evaluation of successful physical activity promotion programs. This course helps to prepare students for the ACSM Physical Activity in Public Health certification.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 .
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P H 4200 - Principles of Epidemiology (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An introduction to epidemiology, defined as the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases and injuries in human populations. Emphasis will be placed on descriptive epidemiology, observational studies, and therapeutic trials of both infectious and chronic diseases.
Prerequisite: P H 2200 and P H 3330 .
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P H 4300 - Substance Abuse Prevention (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An examination of the health risks associated with the use of illicit and prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Students will review the health consequences of drug use, populations at risk of addiction and abuse, and the role of public policy in drug prevention. This knowledge will prepare the students to develop and implement programs in drug education and prevention.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 .
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P H 4400 - Obesity Prevention (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course examines the epidemiology of obesity, the role of behavioral factors, sociocultural factors, environmental, and policy factors in the obesity epidemic. Students will review obesity interventions across a range of settings and populations - including how to increase physical activity, promote healthy eating and prevent obesity at an individual and community level. Students will gain theoretical and applied experience in the promotion of individual and community obesity prevention and treatment through planning, implementation, and evaluation of successful interventions.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 .
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P H 4600 - Health Policy, Ethics and Law (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course provides an overview of the public health policy process in the U.S. including the roles, influences and responsibilities of governmental agencies at all three levels of government; examination of historical and current public health policy issues; survey of methods for analyzing public health policy; and strategies for advocacy.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 .
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P H 4650 - Seminar in Rural Public Health (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course provides in-depth coverage of how public health is approached by different organizations within a rural community. Topics, assigned reading, and guest lecture will be selected based on the current health concerns of the rural populations being studied during the course.
Prerequisite: P H 2000 .
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P H 4800 - Public Health Interventions II (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to provide in-depth understanding of the structure and function of our current health care system and the role of public health in addressing our nation’s health. Management and organizational issues related to public health interventions will be included. This course also addresses acquisition of skills in the following areas: grant writing, effective presentation, health education curricula development, community organizing and community building, and preparing students for their internship experiences.
Prerequisites: P H 3800 and senior standing.
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P H 4900 - Internship (3-12)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
Students are placed in a variety of health related agencies such as health departments, community action agencies, community mental health centers, educational institutions, wellness programs, hospitals, industrial/business settings, etc. for part or all of a semester or summer, under the direction of the health internship coordinator. The student surveys agency functions, completes a project and writes a final paper under the supervision of a health educator or health related person.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: senior standing and Program Advisor approval.
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R E 1010 - Power Reading (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is an elective course designed to provide college students with strategies and applied practice to read different types of texts as efficiently as possible. Effective readers must adjust and adapt their reading speed and strategies to fit the purpose of the reading. Students practice methods to scan and skim as well as reading comprehension strategies to help them when they need to read closely to retain more complex material.
RE 1010 may be repeated for a total credit of two semester hours.
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R E 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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R E 3030 - Foundations of Literacy (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course focuses on early reading and writing development (K-3). Students will explore critical issues of literacy acquisition, assessment, instruction, and intervention. Special attention will be given to effective methods for reading, writing, and word knowledge instruction, including materials, strategies, and organization to meet the needs of all learners. Selected assessment and instructional activities will be designed for implementation with elementary students during field placement experiences.
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R E 3070 - Media for Young People (3)
When Offered: Spring
Survey of literature, films and television for adolescents; criteria for selection and use; methods of encouraging critical use of media by young people.
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R E 3142 - Language and Literature in the Elementary School (4)
When Offered: On Demand
A study of communication skills in the elementary school curriculum with emphasis on language arts and children’s literature.
(Same as C I 3142 .)
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R E 3150 - Language Arts in the Middle Grades (3)
When Offered: Fall
A study of communication skills (speaking, reading, composition, and related components) where the language arts are viewed as the core of middle grades curriculum. Students learn how to design learning environments which promote meaningful engagement in developmentally appropriate communication skills. Emphasis is given to instructional activities that focus on a process approach to learning. This course includes internship experiences in professional development schools.
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R E 3240 - World Literature for Children (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Students will read and analyze translations and other children’s books in English from countries around the world. Literary analysis of the books will form the basis for comparing and contrasting cultures, historical periods, and differing national worldviews of childhood. Other issues such as racism and sexism will also be examined.
(Same as ENG 3240 .) (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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R E 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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R E 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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R E 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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R E 3900 - Principles of Reading Instruction for the Classroom Teacher (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is a major professional course which prepares teachers to teach reading in grades K-12. Knowledge objectives of the course focus on the developmental nature of language and reading ability, along with some major issues and instructional materials and practices associated with reading instruction. Performance objectives are designed to develop skills in (1) diagnosing individual differences, (2) setting goals and objectives for reading instruction, (3) evaluating reading behavior, (4) developing instructional strategies, and (5) utilizing resources for reading instruction. (This course may be used to meet licensure requirements for teachers in grades K-6, and in special education.)
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R E 3902 - Emergent Literacy (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course prepares early childhood educators and reading specialists to understand and facilitate the literacy development of young children. Emphasis will be placed on oral language development, beginning reading and writing, and literature for the very young.
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R E 4030 - Development of Literacy for Learning (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course further develops issues covered in R E 3030 - Foundations of Literacy (3) , with special attention to upper elementary grades (3-6). Topics explored in this course include reading comprehension and vocabulary development, instructional strategies to promote development in all language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking, visually representing), and effective methods to integrate language arts across the curriculum. Several projects will be developed for implementation during the field experience to put into practice concepts and strategies learned in the course.
Prerequisite: R E 3030 - Foundations of Literacy (3) .
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R E 4620 - Reading Instruction in the Middle/Junior and Senior High School (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
In addition to covering the content and skills presented in R E 4630 , this course covers the following; (1) the developmental reading program, (2) organizing and administering the high school reading program, (3) reading interests and tastes, (4) providing reading instruction for special groups, (5) meeting needs of the individual reader.
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R E 4630 - Reading in the Content Areas (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course prepares content area teachers to utilize reading as an instructional process in their classrooms. In addition, reading is used to gain perspective on broader learning processes. Course topics include: (1) classroom assessment procedures, including textbook evaluation and selection, and classroom diagnostic techniques; (2) accommodating individual differences; (3) general lesson and unit planning strategies; (4) focused instructional strategies, which include specific teaching activities for reading and learning. (This course may be used to meet licensure requirements for secondary (9-12) and special subject (K-12) teachers who teach subjects such as English, social studies, math, science, biology, health and physical education, sociology, geography, business, music, art, and so on.)
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R E 4640 - Workshop in Teaching Reading (2)
When Offered: Summer Session
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R E 4650 - Linguistics and Reading (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Relates these areas of linguistics to the process of reading: phonetics, syntax, semantics, rhetoric and dialect.
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R E 4710 - Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Prepares students to administer and interpret commonly used informal reading tests and to plan appropriate instruction for different types of remedial readers.
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R E 4720 - Diagnostic and Remedial Reading I (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The course deals with commonly used reading tests and how to locate causes of reading difficulties and to prescribe corrective procedures for the severely disabled reader.
Prerequisites: R E 3900 , R E 4620 or R E 4710 .
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R E 4730 - Diagnostic and Remedial Reading II (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Students are assigned to individual or small groups for diagnostic and remedial teaching.
Prerequisite: R E 4720 .
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R E 4904 - Field Experience (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Students register only by permission of the advisor in reading.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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R M 2000 - Nature and Youth (3)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
The primary focus of this course is to examine how attitudes, interests and knowledge are shaped by interactions with one’s natural surroundings. Students will identify their earliest formative experiences as youth (ages 4-14 years) and describe how natural spaces and non-formal learning environments have contributed to what they know about the natural environment (content) and how they know it (learning). Students will participate in outdoor activities, such as hiking and a river trip, explore the interconnectedness of life systems (self and natural world), demonstrate stewardship that improves conditions in their natural surroundings, and examine the role of non-formal educators, both experts and themselves, and outdoor enthusiasts who promote sustainable practices and/or active engagement in the outdoors.
(Same as C I 2000 .)
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R M 2100 - Leisure in Society (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Social Science Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
This course focuses on relationships between the individual and society in the context of leisure. It examines both the biological and cognitive foundations of individual leisure behavior and the cultural forces that influence personal experience. Emphasis is on how an individual’s leisure simultaneously shapes and is shaped by diverse group, organizational and social contexts.
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