2022-2023 Residential Undergraduate Catalog

May 21, 2024

2022-2023 Residential Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Photography
	PHO 4060 - Documentary Photography The Documentary Photography course explores the camera as a tool for the visual investigation of contemporary issues and examines the process and possibilities of telling stories through pictures. Students gain practical experience through a semester-long photo-documentary project and discussions of photography in the humanities, emphasizing documentary photography and its social and historical significance. The course examines the work of a diverse group of artists and discusses the methods they used to create bodies of work with visual and intellectual complexity along with analyzing contrasting styles as they are applied to similar themes (formal portraits, subcultures, family, cities, etc.) as ways of demonstrating how different interpretations can be equally effective. This course will also examine the relationship between words and images using books, magazines, film, and on-line resources. The class will also provide concrete feedback through group and individual critiques that will allow students to articulate ideas about their own work and fellow students’ work. Prerequisite: PHO1010 (101) Credits: 4 Formerly PHO406 Credits: 4
Physical Education
	PE 1530 - Hiking This course will include instruction in the basics of hiking. Students will be instructed in hiking techniques and safety and will participate in hikes. This is a recreational class open to all students. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1550 - Ultimate Frisbee This course will include instruction of the basic techniques, rules and skills needed to play ultimate frisbee. By the conclusion of the class students will be able to participate in ultimate frisbee as a lifetime activity. This is a recreational class open to all students. Equipment is provided. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1610 - Strength Training This course introduces students to the development of muscular strength and endurance through a progressive resistance program. Students actively participate in designated exercises to increase their strength using weights and/or other resistance devices. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1630 - Fitness for Life This course is a practical introduction to common fitness activities that can be performed by individuals with varying levels of fitness and physical characteristics throughout their lives. Students may be involved in walking, hiking, cycling, strength development, cooperative games and other low‐to‐moderate intensity fitness activities. Credits: 1 Note: Fitness for Life is intended for the relatively sedentary person who wants to learn and become more motivated in physical activity. Credits: 1
	PE 1640 - Physical Conditioning This is a conditioning course intended for students who are already moderately active and who want to increase their levels of cardio‐respiratory and musculo‐skeletal fitness. Moderate to high‐intensity training methods such as walking/jogging, interval, circuit, fartlek training, plyometrics, Pilates, and resistance training are typically offered. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1660 - Tae Kwon Do Level I Tae kwon do (meaning the way of hand and foot) had its beginnings in Korea and now is practiced in 157 countries around the world. Students participating in this course will learn and practice basic blocks, punches, kicks, patterned forms, sparring techniques, self‐control, Korean terminology, as well as the customs and courtesies. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1680 - Yoga This course is designed to offer the student with the techniques and philosophies associated with yoga. Different types of yoga may be taught, based on the instructor training and certifications. The student will actively participate in the postures and positions of basic yoga, and will also gain knowledge in the theories and philosophies associated with the specific form of yoga performed. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1690 - Self‐Defense This course teaches physical skills as well as using critical thinking skills. The focus of this course is to identify threat recognition, threat analysis and threat management. The student will learn tactics to stay safe in various environments and tools that can be used effectively to increase personal safety. Skills to be learned and practiced include: defenses, blocking and falling techniques, all specifically designed to recognize, avoid, or provide for safe removal from a threatening environment. No previous self‐defense or martial art skills required. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1710 - Golf This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play golf at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in playing golf as a lifetime sport. No previous experience playing golf is required. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1720 - Racquet Sports This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play the various racquet sports (typically badminton or tennis) at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in the activity as a lifetime sport. No previous background in the sport is required. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1740 - Fundamentals of Rhythm This is a participatory course. All students will learn various types of dance and rhythmical movement, how to incorporate manipulatives with music and movement, and different methods of teaching rhythmic expression. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how to teach a progressive unit in rhythms to students of any age. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1760 - Beginner Skating This course is a practical introduction to the basic techniques involved in ice skating: balance, edging, turning, skating forward and backward, and developing a more powerful stroke. Basic techniques common to both figure and power (hockey) skating comprise the majority of the course. This course is intended for beginners. A pair of figure or hockey skates is required. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1810 - Volleyball This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play volleyball at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in volleyball as a lifetime sport. No previous volleyball skills are necessary. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1820 - Softball This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play softball at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in softball as a lifetime sport. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1850 - Field Hockey This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play field hockey at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in field hockey as a lifetime sport. No previous field hockey skills are necessary. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1860 - Lacrosse This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play women’s or men’s lacrosse at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in lacrosse as a lifetime sport. No previous lacrosse skills are necessary. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1870 - Floor Hockey This course will cover the basic fundamentals of floor hockey such as stick handling, passing, shooting, etc, as well as more advanced concepts such as face‐offs, goal tending, offensive and defensive tactics. The rules of the game and team aspects associated with floor hockey will also be taught. The emphasis will be on learning how to play floor hockey, practicing the various skills, and having fun. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1880 - Flag Football This one credit course is designed to teach the basics fundamentals, rules and skills of flag football. Students will receive instruction in the rules of play, skills and strategies required to experience team play in the sport of flag football. Credits: 1 Credits: 1
	PE 1990 - Topics in Movement Skills Varied topics in Movement Skills. Credits: 1 May be repeated with different topics for credit. Credits: 1
Physics
	PH 1230 - Introduction to Astronomy Students will have the opportunity to learn about the latest discoveries and issues in astronomy, including extra-solar planets, astrobiology, black holes, and cosmology. All semesters will explore the changes in the sky as well as the size and scale of the Universe, spectroscopy, telescopes, and other relevant physics. Readings and activities in class will be accompanied by hands-on labs and observations of the sky. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PH 2210 - General Physics I An introduction to mechanics and the behavior of solids and fluids using algebra. Topics will include kinematics, forces, energy, torque, pressure, and dynamics of an ideal fluid. Laboratories provide the opportunity to explore these concepts through hands‐on experimentation. Prerequisites: MT 1600 . Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PH 2220 - General Physics II A continuation of PH 2210 . Topics include optics, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves (especially sound, and light), and nuclear physics. Laboratory work emphasizes data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisites: PH 2210 . Credits: 4 Credits: 4
Political Science
	PO 1110 - U.S. Politics Democracy in the U.S. is evaluated through analyses of the major institutions, processes, and policies of the national government. Power, inequality, political culture, social movements, the Constitution, elections, the role of the media, and the parts played by the President, the bureaucracy, the Congress, and the courts are all considered. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 1510 - International Politics The international political system and the forces affecting it are evaluated, with emphasis on the role of the nation‐state. This course introduces the components of national power: political, economic, social, geographic, and population; and analyses of the aims, purposes, and objectives underlying the foreign policies of the states and the tools, techniques, and strategies used in the promotion of these goals in the international arena. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 2040 - Research Methods This course will be taken by all political science majors in the fall semester of their sophomore year. This class will provide an overview of researching in political science. Students will learn about the scientific method, using the library to do research, citation and bibliography styles, and how to write a book review, an outline, then a literature review. This course will provide all political science students the tools to do research in their upper division political science classes. Credits: 2 Credits: 2
	PO 2070 - Quantitative Methods This class introduces students to a variety of statistical methods used to investigate political phenomena. The course will build on Research Methods in addressing the principles behind these methods, their application, and their limitations. Students will learn the intuitions behind the methods used to analyze political data. Students will develop analytical and practical skills to evaluate the quality and reliability of scholarly and journalistic work done using quantitative methods. Students will learn statistical software skills to produce descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, and multivariate regression. Prerequisite: PO 2040 Credits: 2 Credits: 2
	PO 2080 - Qualitative Methods This course introduces students to basic principles and tools of qualitative research in the social sciences. Focus is on comparative research design and the principal tools of qualitative research. Topics examined include the pitfalls of selection bias, the logic of causal inference, measurement and conceptualization, and the potential of mixed methods. Research techniques covered are process tracing, analytic narrative, natural experiments, archival research, interviews, and ethnography. Prerequisite: PO 2040 Credits: 2 Credits: 2
	PO 2110 - State and Local Government and Politics The organization, structure, and functions of state governments and of municipal, county, town, and other local governments of the United States is examined. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 2420 - World Geography The purpose of this course is to develop a broader and deeper understanding of the world based on a deep review of political, environmental, and cultural geography. In each week of the course, one of the world’s regions will serve as the focus for study and discussion. Students will engage with the material and each other through an ongoing review of current events for the relevant regions, with a particular focus on the geographic and cultural underpinnings for the events discussed. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 2910 - Public Policy Analysis This course provides an analytical survey of policy formulation and implementation in the United States, together with an examination of the impact of policy upon individuals and groups in American society. Students will examine current public policy issues. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3110 - The Presidency and the Executive Branch A study of how we select the president; of presidential powers and limitations; the role the chief executive should play in a democracy; and of relations between the presidency and the departments and agencies of the executive branch. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3120 - Congress and the Legislative Process This course examines the role Congress plays in the government of the United States. How do members of Congress get elected? What work do they do in office, and how do they organize themselves to do it? What role do political parties play? How well or how poorly does Congress represent the will of the people? Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3140 - Campaigns and Elections This course examines the election process. Students will manage a hypothetical campaign from its inception to a mock election day. The course will focus on relevant electoral issues such as candidates, the media, campaign finance, party politics, and voter turnout. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3210 - Global Issues This course will look at the major issues facing the countries of the world today. The issues that will be discussed in detail will include globalization, development, human rights, the environment, weapons proliferation, terrorism, WMD, sweatshops and ethnic conflict. In addition, specific, current examples from every region in the world will be used to understand these issues much better. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3220 (HSS 3220) - International Security This course examines international security in a broad context. Beginning with notions of national security and domestic sources of foreign policy, it will expand to include analysis of timely security issues such as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missile defense, arms control and disarmament, arms sales, and the military industrial complex. Prerequisites: CJ 1230 or PO 1510 . Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3230 (HSS 3230) - Terrorism and Homeland Security In this course, students will be exposed to the history of terrorism and how it has progressed to current issues throughout the world. Both domestic and international groups will be expanded upon to show both the law enforcement side of the issue and the perspective of terror groups. The Department of Homeland Security and its agencies will be further analyzed throughout the semester to show the efforts that have developed in regards to anti-terrorism efforts, immigration, policy, and emergency management. This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in terrorism terminology, theory, and the concept of homeland security as it has developed since September 11, 2001. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3240 (HSS 3240) - Regional Politics and Terrorism This course will introduce students to the historical development of government and politics in a specified geographical region. The course will consider such topics as colonialism, nationalism, international economics, and international security. Using the comparative approach, the governments of the major states of the region will be discussed as well. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3260 - Politics, Law and Culture of the Internet This course explores the culture, law, and politics of the Internet. Students will examine how political movements utilize the internet and how governments interact with opportunities and challenges of global connectivity. Highlighted issues include: net neutrality, free speech, Internet governance, intellectual property, DMCA compliance, privacy and security and the development of institutional as well as national policies for the Internet. Prerequisite: PO 1110 or PO 1510 or HS 1180 Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3440 - Network Analysis This course introduces students to network analysis beginning with an understanding of what network analysis is and motivations for why we might model phenomena as networks. Students will explore the concept of connectivity and network robustness. Skills acquired include ways of measuring the importance or centrality of a node in a network, modeling the evolution of networks over time and methods network generation. Credits: 2 Repeatable Credits: 2
	PO 3450 - U.S. Foreign Policy This course provides student with an opportunity to analyze American foreign policy from the perspectives of both domestic American politics and international relations. Policy with reference to the Soviet Union, the Third World, political and military allies, nuclear and conventional weapons, international organizations and human rights are considered. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3460 - Comparative Public Policy This course is an examination of the public policy process and policy theory across multiple jurisdictions. This course covers the major concepts, controversies, and states of policy making as well as policy content across countries and contexts. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3470 - Comparative Politics This course surveys different types of political systems and engages in the study of government and politics of major nations in the Global North and Global South. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3580 - Global Security This course examines international security in a broad context. Beginning with notions of national security and domestic sources of foreign policy, it will expand to include analysis of timely security issues such as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missile defense, arms control and disarmament, arms sales, and the military industrial complex. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3910 (CJ 3910) - Terrorism This course is designed to introduce students to the study of terrorism and its challenges for national security. Students will explore numerous features of the subject including, but not limited to, definitional dilemmas, the origins and evolution of terrorism, tactical and targeting innovation, the psychology and characteristics of terrorist actors, including women, case studies (e.g. Palestine, Sri Lanka, Colombia, Ireland, North America), and counter‐terrorism strategies. Both international and domestic terrorist actors will be explored. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 3990 - Topics in Political Science Special topics in the study of political science at the advanced level. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 4080 - Advanced Quantitative Analysis Building on PO2070 Quantitative Methods, this course covers advanced statistical tools for empirical analysis in political science. Students will be able to use techniques for model-based inference, with specific data analysis techniques. These techniques may include (but are not limited to) any of the following: maximum likelihood estimation, duration analysis, network analysis, event count models and advanced linear regression modeling. The goal of this course is to provide students with methodological skills appropriate to their fields of substantive interest ideally aligned with possible thesis topics. Prerequisite: PO 2080 Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 4110 - Regional Politics This course will introduce students to the historical development of government and politics in a specified geographical region. The course will consider such topics as colonialism, nationalism, international economics, and international security. Using the comparative approach, the governments of the major states of the region will be discussed as well. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 4310 (CJ 4310) - Constitutional Law This course is designed to study the Constitution of the United States, including the history of the document, the incorporation of the Bill of Rights, and, judicial methods and theories of interpretation. Prerequisites: PO 1110 or CJ 1110 and minimum of 30 credits. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 4460 - International Organizations This course examines international organizations and their role in structuring state behavior in the world system. Students will analyze why do states conclude treaties and establish international organizations - and what determines their institutional design. Further students will examine when and how international institutions promote cooperation between states. Case studies in the security, economic, and environmental policy areas will be used to examine these prior questions as concrete examples. Prerequisite: PO 1510 Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 4520 - Political Social Movements In this course, students will examine contentious politics through the lens of social movements and political participation in social movement organizations. The role of ordinary people coming together to challenge power using both conventional and unconventional political behaviors will be emphasized throughout the course. Students will use an interdisciplinary theoretical framework to examine the rise, nature and political influence of contemporary social movements. Finally, the course will train students to situate social movements as a form of contentious politics and apply their knowledge of dynamics of contention to a host of contentious collective behavior. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PO 4810 - Directed Study in Politics Course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Political Science. Contract required. Credits: 1 to 4 Credits: 1 to 4
	PO 4820 - Individually Designed Learning Plan Confronted with the many problems facing our world, a student (or group of students) may undertake (in cooperation with a faculty mentor) an advanced project involving formulation of a research plan involving numerous sources on and off campus designed to lay out in detail the history and nature of the problem and one or more potential solutions, based on extensive evidence. Public presentation of the project and its outcome is expected. Contract required. Credits: 2 to 16 Credits: 2 to 16
	PO 4830 - Independent Study in Politics Course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Political Science. Contract required. Credits: 1 to 4 Credits: 1 to 4
	PO 4910 - Internship in Political Science An internship program in state, local, national or international government, when available, may be taken by qualified students on a semester, year, or summer basis. Approval of the faculty is required. Contract required. Credits: 1 to 16 Credits: 1 to 16
	PO 4920 - Practicum in Political Science Practicum in Political Science (Variable Credits: 1-16) Credits: 1 to 16 One 4 credit experience required for Political Science Major. Credits: 1 to 16
	PO 4980 - Thesis Students will have two options in the undertaking of the senior capstone course. One option includes the planning and execution of a major research project demonstrating a thorough understanding and use of research techniques in political analysis, knowledge of relevant literature, sophisticated writing and research ability under the direction of a political science faculty member. Another option includes the planning and execution of a major civic engagement project the scope of which is to be developed in consultation with the instructor of the course. In both cases, students will present their work in a public forum. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
Psychology
	PS 1000 - Exploring the Mechanisms of Prejudice, Discrimination, and Social Justice Based on the principles set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this course explores the psychological, social and civic dynamics related to the mechanisms of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination - with an emphasis on understanding and deconstructing barriers to social justice and the common good. By examining prejudice through the lens of social perception - this course promotes personal agency by providing strategies for self-reflection, critical reasoning and the application of responsible approaches to ethical, civic engagement in a diverse world. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 1110 - Introduction to Psychology An introduction into the study of Psychology from the biological basis of brain development and functions, history and theories that helped to bring the science to where it is now. It includes aspects of human development, cognition, perception, memory, learning, social behavior, abnormal behaviors and treatments. This course will provide an overview of why people are how they are and get you started into investigating more about the science of Psychology. This course satisfies the LAS 4 Social Sciences requirement. Offered every semester Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 1120 - Introduction to Human Services This course is an introduction to the field of human services. Topics such as development and research are explored, with special emphasis on major factors that constitute the diagnostic and treatment process. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2050 - Social Psychology An examination of the way the individual’s behavior is affected by the behavior of others. Areas covered include aggression, conformity, attitude formation, methods of persuasion, altruism, environmental effects on behavior, prejudice and discrimination, and interpersonal attraction. Offered every fall. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2100 - Careers in Psychology Careers in Psychology will introduce students to numerous professional possibilities through exploring school psychology, counseling psychology, research psychology, neuropsychology, and the connection of psychology with several other fields of practice such as healthcare and business. Students will also develop professional skills that include interpersonal and interviewing skills, resume writing, internship site searches, internship site decorum, and ethics. Prerequisites: PS 1110 and PS 2160 Credits: 2 Credits: 2
	PS 2110 - Writing and Research in Psychology This course introduces students to scientific writing and to core research principles that underpin the science of Psychology. Students will learn how to think critically about psychological research, communicate in scientific ways, and produce a review of literature in a specific area. Prerequisites: PS 1110 and PS 2160 Offered every semester. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2160 - Life‐Span Development Humans all begin in the same manner and develop in a similar pattern physically, cognitively, and emotionally when all the elements are perfect. In this course we look at that development from conception through the end of life in a quick overview of what it takes to become the people we know or want to be. We look at the aspects of life that make things work properly as well as the things that could cause life to go in a different direction. This course includes theories of physical, psychological development, learning, social and environmental factors that influence the growth of a people throughout their life times. This course satisfies the LAS 4 Social Sciences requirement. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2210 - Human Sexuality This course is a comprehensive overview of the many dimensions of human sexuality. Topics include love and intimacy, gender, sexual arousal and response, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual expression, sexual coercion, commercial sex, sexual orientation, sexual problems and solutions, conception, pregnancy, and birth control. Students should gain the knowledge necessary to make informed, responsible decisions regarding their own sexuality and sexual behavior. This course contains explicit sexual material. Every other year Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2230 (KI 2130/SM 2230) - Psychology of Sport and Movement This course explores the influence of psychological skills on sport/movement performance as well as the reciprocal influence of participation on the individual. The general areas examined include motivation, confidence, stress/arousal/anxiety, attention, personality, anxiety, coping, social influences, and psychobiological aspects. Prerequisites: 30 Credits Offered every spring. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2250 - Positive Psychology This course takes a different approach to psychology. There are three components: an examination of the scientific research reviewing the strategies, theories, and practice associated with increased happiness; discussions with numerous individuals (religious leaders, life coaches, a director of an amusement park, a clown, etc.) whose occupations intersect with people’s attempts to be happier or more content, and a personal review of what makes each of us happy and how we can, using strategies developed and discussed in this course, become happier and more supportive of those around us. Offered every other fall. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2310 - Statistics for the Social Sciences The focus of the course is on the application of statistics to answer questions in social science. Students will be introduced to the theoretical aspects of probability, sampling, and hypothesis testing and taught to utilize statistical software for social science research. Topics include data file creation, data entry, descriptive statistics, basic inferential statistics, pictorial representation of data, and the interpretation of statistical analysis. Students will learn when to use the various statistics (including r, t, F, and χ2), how to interpret them, and how to write up an APA‐style results section. Prerequisite: MT 1100 Offered every Fall. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2410 - Interpersonal Relationships and Interview Skills This course covers the purpose, structure, focus, and techniques employed in effective interviewing. It also offers an opportunity to learn and use interpersonal communication skills effectively, to increase effectiveness in helping relationships with client populations. Topics such as group dynamics, assertive behavior, and conflict management will be covered. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 2420 - Systems of Care This course is a “must” for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Child and Family Welfare, Mental Health, and in particular, Children’s Mental Health. Students will be afforded to opportunity to learn about the history, philosophy, and concepts of Systems of Care, as well as how Systems of Care can have a transformative effect in the lives of the individuals experiencing social and emotional difficulties and their families. Prerequisites: PS 1110 , PS 2050 , and PS 2160 Offered every spring. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3110 (CJ 3110) - Juvenile Delinquency & Youth at Risk What makes an at‐risk‐child become a juvenile delinquent versus a solid citizen? This class looks at developmental, environmental, social and physical/health issues that impact the life of children and influence the direction in which their lives may go. We will discuss relevant political issues, resiliency, education, and medical practices. We will look deeply into the corrections and social services agencies to analyze what is being done as well as what should be or should not be done to change things. The course will challenge your beliefs, ignite your curiosity, and with any luck at all, get you motivated to make a change in someone’s life. Every Fall Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3160 - Child Psychology This course studies child development from conception through adolescence. We will examine milestones and implications of not meeting those milestones when anticipated. The course will cover topics of physical, social, psychological, emotional, moral, and cognitive development, as well as family and educational structures. Disorders of childhood (biological as well as psychological), learning differences, social/cultural and socioeconomic status also will be explored at length. Prerequisites: 45+ Credits every Spring Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3170 (CJ3170) - Forensic Psychology The goal of this course is to acquaint the student with the different psychological characteristics, levels of motivation, and different prognoses for criminal behavior. Homicide will be presented, not as a unitary event, but as a complex behavior, with different phenomenology, psychopathology, and dynamics. The course focuses on a number of case studies that illustrate the complex psychological issues involved in domestic violence, hate crimes, sexual homicide, and the role of mental illness in crime. In addition, the course covers the relationship of psychology to the practice of law and justice, and the role a forensic psychologist plays within the criminal justice arena. Concepts of personality assessment, expert testimony, and profiling of various offenders are discussed. Prerequisites: PS 1110 or CJ 1110 and 30+ credits. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3210 - Perspectives in Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders This course focuses on the causes, symptoms, definition, and treatments of psychological disorders. The complexities involved in judging normalcy, deinstitutionalization, and the rights of the mentally ill are also studied. Prerequisites: PS 2160 Life‐Span Development and 60+ credits. Offered every Fall Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3260 - Cognitive Psychology This course examines cognition and investigates how individuals acquire, store, create, and use information. Cognition includes a variety of mental processes used in everyday activities. These include attention, memory, expectancy, imagery, reasoning, perception, creativity, language, and problem solving. The course includes research and application of cognitive processes. Prerequisite: 60+ credits Offered every other Fall. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3290 (OE 3290) - Adventure Therapy Experiential practices of team building and problem solving have been proven to support children, teenagers, and families in overcoming adversity. This course in Adventure Therapy explores the theories and practice of working with groups and individuals in a psychological setting. Programs explored will be those that practice safe wilderness trips, ropes courses, or other outdoor excursions that create perceived risk for therapeutic approach. This four-credit course will focus on best practices as well as programs that are successful in the field of adventure therapy. Students will take away skills and a deeper understanding of the field of Adventure therapy. Prerequisites: None Offered Every Fall Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3310 - Culture and the Practice of Psychology This course is an effort to critique the practice of psychotherapy, counseling, psychology research, and applied psychology through the lens of culture. From this critique, students will be given tools to develop sensibilities reflecting a commitment to grow in their understanding of diversity. Concepts such as race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, mental and physical abilities, socio‐economics, profession, spirituality, and a host of other ideas will serve as touchstones for discussion and learning. Students will learn to think critically about themselves, their learning process, asking questions and research, and the prospects for making change in this world as well as examine assumptions that underpin the professions and practices of psychology. This course will branch into a myriad of other topics and fields to illustrate its points. Students will participate in active discussions and learn to work the ideas from the course into personal learning. Prerequisites: PS 1110 and PS 2160 . Offered every Fall Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3650 - Theories of Personality In this course, contemporary theories of personality (as they relate to personality structure, development, and community) and the dynamics of behavior are examined in depth. A major writing project is required. Prerequisites: PS 1110 and PS 2160 Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 3950 - Co-op in Human Services This course involves the application of a range of skills to a direct care, paid role in a NH mental health center. Students are required to work 20 hours for the length of the semester and attend weekly class meetings for additional supervision and instruction to further develop an understanding of their experience. Prerequisites: By permission of instructor Credits: 2 to 8 Repeatable up to 4 times. Credits: 2 to 8
	PS 4100 - Professional Preparation in Psychology Professional Preparation in Psychology will develop students’ ability to synthesize their research project and/or internship site experience(s) in relation to their professional field(s) of interest. Topics included in the course consist of interpersonal, interviewing, and oral presentation skills, as well as work searches, workplace decorum, and ethics. Students will present their work in a formal academic setting. Prerequisites: PS 2100 and PS 4400 Credits: 2 Credits: 2
	PS 4120 - Substance Abuse This course focuses on the various types of addiction as well the effects of Substance Use and the various medical and mental health conditions that may coexist with addiction. The second part of the course examines the various aspects of substance use disorder treatment processes and interventions. Prerequisites: Junior Standing Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 4220 - Research Methods I This seminar course involves an examination of the various research strategies used by psychologists and other social scientists. The advantages and disadvantages of each methodology are analyzed. Control, experimental and alternative designs, context, and standards for ethical research are discussed. A research proposal constitutes a major feature of the course. Students generate, write up, and present an original APA style research proposal. Prerequisites: PS 1110 or SO 1110 , PS 2310 or MT 2310 , PS 2110 and 60+ credits. Offered every fall. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 4250 - Health Psychology Health psychology examines how psychological factors contribute to the prevention of illness, the treatment of illness, the recovery from illness, and the maintenance of good health. Based on the assumption that “treating only the physical body is not enough,” psychologists are playing an ever‐expanding role in improving health habits, increasing the effectiveness of medical care and delivery, and facilitating recovery. Prerequisites: PS 2000‐level and PS 3000‐level course. Offered every other spring. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 4260 - Neuropsychology This course will examine the structures of the brain, the neurotransmitters and hormones that help influence brain function and how all these aspects relate to human behavior. We will examine several known psychological disorders as well as physical disorders that create on-going problems for individuals and their loved ones. The etiology and progression of the disorders will also be examined. These will include things such as perceptual difficulties to severe delusional disorders. The students will leave with a good understanding of what a healthy brain vs a brain with damage or disease impact behaviors and lives in our society. Prerequisites: JR status Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 4310 - Psychology of Women This course examines the lives of girls and women. Students will study the influence of biological, sociological and cultural factors on females’ mental and physical well-being. Prerequisite: 60+ credits. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 4320 - Fundamentals of Counseling and Therapy This course involves an in‐depth examination of the various approaches to the process of counseling and psychotherapy applied to a variety of life conflicts. Included are the accepted theoretical approaches to counseling and therapy as well as the specific skills of communication, listening and empathy. Prerequisites:60+ credits. Offered every Spring Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 4340 - Client Assessment and Planning This course will develops helping skills used in human services settings in addition to learning about case management, evaluating crisis situations, and reviewing approaches to individual and family assessment. The course also discusses ethical and multicultural issues and responsibilities involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment options. Prerequisites: PS 3210 and 60+ Credits. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	PS 4400 - Research Methods II This course will follow Research Methods I. Students will complete their independent research projects from data collection through completing their APA style research report and presentation. Prerequisite: PS 4220 Research Methods I Credits: 2 Credits: 2
	PS 4500 - Social Advocacy and Action Social advocacy is about developing an informed position on a public issue and actively working to build support for this position among others who are opposed to it or unclear about where they stand. The advocate not only believes in a position, but makes a concerted public effort to insure that it prevails over competing perspectives when funds are allocated, policies are established, or other actions taken. In this course we will explore various forms of individual and collective advocacy used to advance a certain position on a social issue and ask: Why, and under what conditions, have some been effective and others not? What makes for an effective advocate? Prerequisites: PS 2050 and 45 Credits Credits: 4 (Not open to students who have taken SO 4500) Credits: 4
	PS 4910 - Internship Internships are available to psychology majors who wish to develop a clearer understanding of a specific profession and develop skills needed to work in the human services field. The student must exhibit strong emotional maturity, a strong sense of responsibility and be approved by the majority of the psychology faculty. The student is expected to work on‐site for a semester and to fulfill academic requirements of the internship (research, written assignments, seminar attendance, etc.). Contract required. Credits: 1 to 16 Credits: 1 to 16
	PS 4950 - Co-op in Human Services II This course involves the application of a range of skills to a direct care, paid role in a NH mental health center and focuses on preparing students to secure a full-time position in the human service field or a graduate program. Students are required to work 20 hours for the length of the semester and attend weekly class meetings for additional supervision and instruction to further develop an understanding of their experience. Students will also be required to reflect on past experiences and create a professional portfolio that they can use during and after completion of the course. Prerequisites: PS 3950 and Senior Standing Credits: 8 Credits: 8
Sport and Recreation Management
	SM 1510 (KI 1510) - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management This introductory‐level course is an overview of the theoretical disciplines and professions in sport and recreation management. Using lecture and discussion following a course text, students also will engage in in‐class and out of‐ class projects covering the diverse areas of the non‐profit and for‐profit sport industries. The course will survey: the history of modern U.S. sport; introduction to management, supervision, and leadership theories; legal aspects of sport and recreation including negligence, contracts, and risk management; sport in society; recreation facilities management; the NCAA and collegiate administration; marketing and services; accounting and budgeting; sport psychology; and more. (Students majoring in Sport and Recreation Management should take this course during the first year.) Offered every semester. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	SM 2120 - Humanity in Sports Sport can be considered a microcosm of society due to the social issues that are also reflected in society at large. Examples include (but are not limited to) racism, gender inequity, social class exclusion, greed and corruption, diversity, and violence. The purpose of this class is to: 1) familiarize students with a variety of social issues that occur in sport, 2) examine these various issues through sociological and philosophical lenses, and 3) develop students understanding of the practice view of sport which can in turn be used to appreciate the application of moral and societal values. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	SM 2130 (PS 2230/KI 2130) - Psychology of Sport and Movement This course explores the influence of psychological skills on sport/movement performance as well as the reciprocal influence of participation on the individual. The general areas examined include motivation, confidence, stress/arousal/anxiety, attention, personality, anxiety, coping, social influences, and psychobiological aspects. Prerequisites: 30 credits. Offered every spring. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	SM 2320 - Diversity in Sports Sport is a microcosm of cultures at large, reflecting values, ideals, and social issues. Sport can be a vehicle driving society towards change and advancement or accelerating change, or it can be a weight upon society holding in place beliefs and customs that impede advancement. This course examines gender and diversity in sport organizations related to eight different dimensions of diversity in the workplace (e.g., racism, sexism, and ableism, plus allied areas of heterosexism, classism, ageism, lookism and religionism). Emphasis will be placed on developing strategies and plans to help create equal opportunity for participants and administrative and leadership personnel. Affirmative action, human resources, and recruiting tactics and strategies will be explored. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	SM 3120 (KI 3120) - Sport in the Global Society This course explores the ways in which sport both reflects and shapes culture around the world. It examines the extent to which sport reinforces and/or resists dominant values in the United States and in other countries around the globe. In this course, students will examine the history of modern sport, as well as social theories used to analyze sport in its broadest context. Students will analyze the connections and challenges surrounding sport at various levels, including youth, interscholastic, intercollegiate, professional, and international. Specific sub topics will include the relationship of sport to violence; politics; economics; gender, race and ethnicity; deviance; and media relations. The overall goal is to assist students in a cultural and social analysis of sport, and to illustrate how sport and society both influence and challenge human conditions. This upper‐level and writing intensive course is offered as an LAS 7 in the Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum, meeting both the outcomes of the departments of Sport and Recreation Management and Kinesiology, as well as those of the LAS curriculum. Prerequisites: 60 credits. Offered every year. Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	SM 3390 (KI 3390) - Advanced Coaching Seminar: Management and Leadership Designed for both administrators and coaches, this upper-level seminar will deal with coaching issues beyond the Xs and Os. Focusing on team management and leadership, the course will examine coaching styles, bench management, leadership, off-field/court/ice issues, team culture, community relations, methods of evaluation, ethics, coaching philosophies, and defining a “successful season.” The objective of this course is to familiarize students with issues faced in the coaching profession and gain tools to manage and lead successfully. The seminar will incorporate lectures, discussions, handout readings, case study analyses, essays, and projects. Prerequisite: Junior Status or Permission of Instructor Credits: 2 Credits: 2
	SM 3410 - Sport Governance and Ethics This course is designed to introduce sport management students to ethics and the concept on how sport is governed. Students will explore the moral and ethical dilemmas typically encountered by managers in the sport industry. Students will investigate the history, philosophy, and current governance practices of major North American sport. Students will critically analyze different segments of the sport industry, learn about the characteristics of a governing body, explore the principles of ethics, and analyze the role of policy and ethics in sport governance. The course will better prepare students to be agents of change within the sport industry to help it strengthen and prosper. This will be accomplished through student discussions, case studies, formal debates, and the development of position papers. Prerequisite(s): SM/KI 1510 Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	SM 3440 - Management and Leadership in Sport and Recreation This course covers organizational behavior, management, and leadership issues specific to the sport and recreation industries. Students will gain the knowledge of management and leadership best practices in sport business and recreation. Student will also learn how a variety of management and leadership practices impact sport organizations. Prerequisite(s): SM 1510 Credits: 4 Credits: 4
	SM 3540 (BU 3540) - Sport Marketing This course will examine the role of marketing, services, and sponsorship in sport, recreation, and leisure services. Focusing on the various structures within the sports industry, students will study tactical uses of a marketing mix, for both for‐profit and non-profit entities. Using a text, lecture, discussion, and projects, the class will examine marketing needs from a range of perspectives including large multi‐sport corporations to small recreation programs. Additionally, students will engage in a hands-on marketing project, the specifics determined by the needs of the selected entity. Prerequisites: BU 2510 Offered every fall. Credits: 4 Credits: 4

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Undergraduate Residential Courses

PHO 4060 - Documentary Photography

PE 1530 - Hiking

PE 1550 - Ultimate Frisbee

PE 1610 - Strength Training

PE 1630 - Fitness for Life

PE 1640 - Physical Conditioning

PE 1660 - Tae Kwon Do Level I

PE 1680 - Yoga

PE 1690 - Self‐Defense

PE 1710 - Golf

PE 1720 - Racquet Sports

PE 1740 - Fundamentals of Rhythm

PE 1760 - Beginner Skating

PE 1810 - Volleyball

PE 1820 - Softball

PE 1850 - Field Hockey

PE 1860 - Lacrosse

PE 1870 - Floor Hockey

PE 1880 - Flag Football

PE 1990 - Topics in Movement Skills

PH 1230 - Introduction to Astronomy

PH 2210 - General Physics I

PH 2220 - General Physics II

PO 1110 - U.S. Politics

PO 1510 - International Politics

PO 2040 - Research Methods

PO 2070 - Quantitative Methods

PO 2080 - Qualitative Methods

PO 2110 - State and Local Government and Politics

PO 2420 - World Geography

PO 2910 - Public Policy Analysis

PO 3110 - The Presidency and the Executive Branch

PO 3120 - Congress and the Legislative Process

PO 3140 - Campaigns and Elections

PO 3210 - Global Issues

PO 3220 (HSS 3220) - International Security

PO 3230 (HSS 3230) - Terrorism and Homeland Security

PO 3240 (HSS 3240) - Regional Politics and Terrorism

PO 3260 - Politics, Law and Culture of the Internet

PO 3440 - Network Analysis

PO 3450 - U.S. Foreign Policy

PO 3460 - Comparative Public Policy

PO 3470 - Comparative Politics

PO 3580 - Global Security

PO 3910 (CJ 3910) - Terrorism

PO 3990 - Topics in Political Science

PO 4080 - Advanced Quantitative Analysis

PO 4110 - Regional Politics

PO 4310 (CJ 4310) - Constitutional Law

PO 4460 - International Organizations

PO 4520 - Political Social Movements

PO 4810 - Directed Study in Politics

PO 4820 - Individually Designed Learning Plan

PO 4830 - Independent Study in Politics

PO 4910 - Internship in Political Science

PO 4920 - Practicum in Political Science

PO 4980 - Thesis

PS 1000 - Exploring the Mechanisms of Prejudice, Discrimination, and Social Justice

PS 1110 - Introduction to Psychology

PS 1120 - Introduction to Human Services

PS 2050 - Social Psychology

PS 2100 - Careers in Psychology

PS 2110 - Writing and Research in Psychology

PS 2160 - Life‐Span Development

PS 2210 - Human Sexuality

PS 2230 (KI 2130/SM 2230) - Psychology of Sport and Movement

PS 2250 - Positive Psychology

PS 2310 - Statistics for the Social Sciences

PS 2410 - Interpersonal Relationships and Interview Skills

PS 2420 - Systems of Care

PS 3110 (CJ 3110) - Juvenile Delinquency & Youth at Risk

PS 3160 - Child Psychology

PS 3170 (CJ3170) - Forensic Psychology

PS 3210 - Perspectives in Mental Health and Mental Health Disorders

PS 3260 - Cognitive Psychology

PS 3290 (OE 3290) - Adventure Therapy

PS 3310 - Culture and the Practice of Psychology

PS 3650 - Theories of Personality

PS 3950 - Co-op in Human Services