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PSY 3010 - Psychology Applied to Teaching (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Liberal Studies Experience
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. Applications and implications for teaching and learning are emphasized.
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PSY 3100 - Research Methods in Psychology (4) [WID]
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:STT 2810 or STT 2820 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0), PSY 1200 , and Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math. Prerequisite or corequisite: RC 2001 or its equivalent.
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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 3525 - Peer Academic Advising (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A guided experience in the university-level academic advising process through supervised direct participation in advising center work.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: PSY 2200 , 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 3650 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course examines the extent to which the theory and application of psychology transfer across cultures. Emphasis will be placed on the limitations of psychological theories as they apply to individuals from non-Western cultures. The course will provide an overview of major differences in terms of cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, and personality psychology.
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
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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 4005 - Service Learning in Psychology (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
During engagement in a faculty-planned service experience, students will have the opportunity to learn about, discuss, apply, and reflect on psychological concepts and principles relevant to their particular service experience.
May be repeated for a total credit of six semester hours.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 .
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PSY 4019 - Preparing Psychology Majors for the Workforce (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will focus on identifying the work-ready competencies undergraduate psychology majors develop in their coursework, and help students map their ability profiles, explore their vocational options, and develop a professional network and materials to highlight, market, and leverage their competencies to gain employment and advance their careers.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 . Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor.
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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 4210 - Developmental Psychology Laboratory (1)
When Offered: On Demand
A laboratory course providing hands-on experience conducting research in the field of developmental psychology. Students will learn about methodological and statistical techniques used to study topics within the field, with the opportunity to work with data concerning child, adolescent, and/or adult development.
Prerequisite: PSY 3100 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3210 or PSY 3218 or permission of the instructor.
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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 4240 - Suicide and Self-injury (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of suicide and self-injury and the prevention and management of these behaviors.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 . Prerequisite or corequisite: PSY 3100 .
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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 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
An opportunity for in depth study of a special topic or combination of topics not otherwise provided for in the Psychology curriculum. Topics vary from year to year depending upon the interests of students and faculty.
May be repeated for credit when content does not duplicate.
Prerequisite: PSY 1200 and PSY 3100 or permission of instructor.
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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) [CAP]
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) [CAP]
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. Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.
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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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PA 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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PA 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: PS 1100 or IDS 2450 .
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PA 4665 - Public Management (3) [WID]
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
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: RC 2001 or its equivalent. Junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
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PH 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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PH 2000 - Introduction to Public Health (3) [GenEd: SS]
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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PH 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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PH 2300 - Communication in Public Health (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course will prepare students to develop, implement, and evaluate print and non-print methods for communicating in the field of public health. Topic areas will include facilitation skills, presentation skills, social marketing, readability analysis, development of print materials, communication through media, and advocacy for policy change.
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PH 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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PH 3100 - Emergency Care and CPR (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The course content and activities should prepare students to make appropriate decisions about the care given to victims of injury or sudden illness.
(Same as HPE 3100 .)
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PH 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: PH 2000 .
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PH 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: PH 2000 .
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PH 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: PH 2000 and STT 1810 , STT 2810 , or STT 2820 .
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PH 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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PH 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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PH 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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PH 3600 - Global Public Health (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to provide a background in global health for students majoring in public health or closely associated majors. It focuses on cultural, structural, political and economic causes and consequences of health problems, and presents new methods designed to improve health behaviors and health outcomes. Context areas to be addressed in this course include, but are not limited to, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, sexual and gender-based violence, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security, and humanitarian emergencies.
Prerequisite: PH 2000
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PH 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: PH 2000 .
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PH 3800 - Public Health Interventions I (3) [WID]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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: RC 2001 or its equivalent, PH 3250 and PH 3700 .
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PH 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: PH 2000 .
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PH 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: PH 2200 and PH 3330 .
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PH 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: PH 2000 .
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PH 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: PH 2000 .
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PH 4510 - Public Health Honors Thesis (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research for a public health honors thesis. All honors students must complete a minimum of 3 credits to earn Public Health Honors; these credits may occur over multiple semesters. Directed and graded by a student’s thesis committee director in the Public Health Program. Enrollment is by invitation or application only.
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PH 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: PH 2000 .
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PH 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: PH 2000 .
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PH 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: PH 3800 and senior standing.
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PH 4900 - Internship (3-12) [CAP]
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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RM 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 CI 2000 .)
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RM 2100 - Leisure in Society (3) [GenEd: SS]
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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RM 2110 - Introduction to Recreation and Leisure (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course consists of an introduction to the concepts of recreation and leisure and a survey of the recreation profession. The course also includes a history of the leisure and recreation movement, and development of a personal philosophy related to discretionary time and related choices.
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RM 2120 - Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course focuses on the study and practice of leadership styles and techniques applied to recreation settings and leisure management situations. Emphasis will be placed on group dynamics as they relate to participants and managers of leisure activities.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: RM 2100 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 2130 - Principles of Commercial Recreation and Tourism (3)
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the commercial recreation and tourism industry. Topics covered in this course include: origins of commercial recreation and tourism, the amusement industry, event management, travel and tourism, and allied industries. Students will complete an in-depth analysis of one industry within commercial recreation/tourism.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: RM 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 2140 - Natural Resources: Becoming an Informed Citizen (3) [GenEd: HS]
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Historical Studies Designation; Liberal Studies Experience
Through the lens of outdoor recreation, this course will examine natural resources to help shape a more informed citizen. Students will examine dealings with natural resources by looking at how humans value and define ownership of them, as well as look at natural and outdoor recreation resource management practices and why they can be controversial or problematic. In addition, this course will look at how citizens become involved in the politics of natural and outdoor recreation resources.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)
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RM 2210 - Recreation Site and Facility Management (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge necessary for implementing sustainable practices as it pertains to recreation site and facility management. Topics examined include addressing staffing needs, grounds, natural resource, facility, and risk management, as well as finances, record keeping, and managing impacts linked to use.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: RM 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 2220 - Principles of Outdoor Experiential Education (3)
When Offered: Fall
Principles of outdoor experiential education is a survey of experiential education as it takes place in outdoor settings. The emphasis is on programs that either take place outside of the classroom, outside the purview of the formal public schools, or those conducted by natural resource agencies as part of their information and education imperatives. Students prepare to design and implement experiential education programs at appropriate outdoor sites for various agencies, organizations, and audiences.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: RM 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 2310 - Introduction to Administration of Recreation (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course introduces students to the public, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors in the recreation profession. With a focus on human resource management it includes elements of organizational theory and structure, policy development, personnel and staff manuals, and other related areas.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: RM 2100 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 2400 - Leisure and Lifespan (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Conceptual foundations for understanding the role of leisure in the quality of life. Social, historical, psychological, cultural, economic and political foundations of play, leisure and recreation are explored. Dominant concepts, theories, and research associated with the study of recreation and leisure across the lifespan.
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RM 2410 - Recreation Program Planning (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course focuses on the planning of recreation and leisure activities through the use of human and natural resources in public, private, and commercial recreation programs. Principles and approaches to programming will be presented, providing a philosophical and practical basis for preparing a wide variety of leisure programs and activities.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: RM 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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RM 3140 - Camp Management/Conference Center Management (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on the administration of organized camping. The application of management principles to camp/conference centers and their unique program needs will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: RM 2310 or approval of the instructor.
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RM 3151 - Climbing Site Facilitation (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to train students in climbing site facilitation and includes elements of risk management, logistics, instruction, and site management. Lecture and laboratories.
Prerequisite: RM 2220 or approval of the instructor.
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RM 3152 - Ropes Course Facilitation (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills and equipment needed to facilitate a ropes course. It includes the history and philosophy of ropes courses; construction; maintenance and inspection techniques; gear and knots; and framing and debriefing skills.
Prerequisite: RM 2220 or approval of the instructor.
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RM 3153 - Water-Based Paddlesports (2)
When Offered: On Demand
This course is designed to train students in leadership and facilitation of water-based paddlesports (canoeing, whitewater rafting) and includes elements of risk management, logistics, instruction, and site management. In addition, equipment and resource aspects will be covered. Lecture and laboratories.
Prerequisite: RM 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 3154 - Outdoor Experiential Education Laboratory (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on the elements of planning and participating in an outdoor expedition. Trip planning, logistics, menu preparation, permits, equipment, risk management, navigation, expedition behavior and evaluation will be emphasized. Lecture and laboratories.
Prerequisite: RM 2220 (with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)) or the approval of the instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: RM 2410 .
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RM 3155 - Wilderness First Responder (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course provides outdoor leaders with the knowledge and skills to deal with emergencies in remote settings. The course includes personal/group safety and hygiene, backcountry survival, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, documentation, trauma, medical and environmental emergencies, long-term care, teamwork, organizing/improvising rescues, working with EMS and rescue squads in wilderness, decision-making, leadership, judgment, and prevention.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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RM 3156 - Wilderness and Remote First Aid Instructor (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to be able to teach others how to deal with emergencies in remote settings. This emergency response training includes patient assessment, evacuation procedures, musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, splinting, and how to treat people with injuries due to altitude-sickness, hypothermia, excessive heat, allergies, burns, wounds and infection.
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RM 3157 - Environmental Education Skills (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills needed to facilitate environmental education programs and facilitate outdoor programs in ways that have as little environmental impact as possible. Students will become Leave-No-Trace (LNT) trainers and will begin the certification process for becoming North Carolina Environmental Educators.
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RM 3158 - Wildland Firefighting (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course is an overview of 130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Wildland Fire Behavior, L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline, & ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System.
Prerequisite: RM 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 3161 - Swift Water Rescue (1)
When Offered: On Demand
This course teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as strainers, rescue vest applications, entrapments, and pins, also are practiced. Scenarios will provide an opportunity for participants to practice their skills both individually and within a team/ group context.
Prerequisite: approval of the instructor.
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RM 3210 - Inclusive Recreation (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course consists of a study of and practical application of principles underlying the provision of recreation services to populations limited in their access to normal recreation programs. The course will focus on individual populations and the respective barriers to participation, the process of program planning and resource development that alter these limitations, and the practical experience of application of a particular plan. Attention will also be devoted to a study of successful community and institutional programs.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: RM 2310 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 3220 - Planning and Design of Leisure Facilities (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course consists of an integration of site, master, and systems planning with practical design applications. Elements of data collection, site surveying, environmental impact analysis, citizen participation, grantsmanship, analysis and synthesis, drafting techniques, and plan reproduction are included in the course.
Prerequisites: RM 2100 ; RM 2210 ; or permission of the instructor.
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RM 3221 - Aquatic Facility Management (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The purpose of this course is to train each student in the most advanced knowledge and techniques for swimming pool operations and management of lifeguard staff. The student will be able to professionally oversee aquatic facilities at parks and recreational centers. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive her/his “National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator” and “American Red Cross Lifeguard Management” certifications
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