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PHYA 601 - SCPE Women’s Health
5 Credits
Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in women’s health. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision-making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in a women’s health setting. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards
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PHYA 602 - SCPE Pediatrics
5 Credits
Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in pediatrics. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in an outpatient pediatric setting. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards
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PHYA 603 - SCPE Surgery
5 Credits
Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in surgery. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in a surgical setting. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards
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PHYA 604 - SCPE Emergency Medicine
5 Credits
Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in emergency medicine. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients across the lifespan, with common conditions and complaints found in emergency medicine. The last two days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during the rotation.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards
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PHYA 607 - SCPE Inpatient Internal Medicine
5 Credits
Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in inpatient internal medicine. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in an inpatient internal medicine setting. The last 2 days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during his/her rotation time.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards
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PHYA 608 - SCPE Outpatient Medicine
5 Credits
Five-week supervised clinical practice experience in outpatient medicine. The student will function as an active member of the clinical team, responsible for patient assessment and involvement in patient care decision making, resulting in a detailed plan for management of patients with common conditions and complaints found in an internal medicine setting. The last 2 days of the course will involve call-back days where students will return to campus for assessment and delivery of didactic content. The student will be required to travel to the clinic, hospital and campus during his/her rotation time.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all components of the didactic curriculum and achievement of PA Program progression standards
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PHYA 699 - Directed or Independent Study
1-6 Credits
Faculty guided directed/independent study on topics as dictated by student Independent Learning Contract. This course is only offered by special permission of department chair.
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science
3 Credits
Nature plays by a set of rules called the “laws of physics.” In this course, we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include: motion, force, gravity, work, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, heat, sound, the Sun, the Earth and the Solar System. Since the quest to understand the natural world is one of humanity’s oldest activities, this course will encompass issues concerning the history and philosophy of science. Three hours of lecture per week. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school Math, including a study of Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry
Corequisite(s): Students who want SI credit for this course must take PHYS 101L - Introduction to Physical Science Lab at the same time
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PHYS 101L - Introduction to Physical Science Lab
1 Credits
The laboratories will be inquiry-based experiments that use the scientific method. Laboratories are drawn from a wide array of physical science topics, and may include: motion, force, gravity, work, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, heat, sound. Three hours of laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $75. (LAS)
Corequisite(s): To receive SI credit, you must take PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science and PHYS 101L at the same time
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PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I
4 Credits
Nature plays by a set of rules called the “laws of physics.” In this two-term sequence, (PHYS 130 and PHYS 140 - Introductory Physics II ), we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include: the history and philosophy of science, motion, force, gravity, energy, work, momentum, rotational systems, thermodynamics and Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $75. (LAS) (SI) (Core:Science)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 170 - Calculus I , or permission of the instructor.
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PHYS 140 - Introductory Physics II
4 Credits
In this two-term sequence (PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I and PHYS 140), we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include: electric charge and the electric field, voltage, electric current, DC circuits, magnetism, magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction, light optics, quantum theory, nuclear physics, particle physics, astrophysics, Einstein’s general theory of relativity and cosmology. Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $75. (LAS) (SI) (Core:Science)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I
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PHYS 203 - Introduction to Astronomy
3 Credits
The natural curiosity of humanity is exemplified in astronomy, where humanity’s search for its origin is forever embedded in the search for the origin of our universe. Questions such as these are constantly being asked, answered and pondered by astronomers: What is the universe? How did it originate or has it always existed? What will be the ultimate fate of the universe? How do we measure the size of the universe? Is it flat or round? What is the origin of the chemical elements and how were they formed in stars? How are stars born, why do they shine and how do they die? What are white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes? What is “Einstein’s Universe” and the large-scale structure of space-time? Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? How can we find out? Since astronomy is the oldest of the sciences, a study of it will encompass issues concerning the history and philosophy of science. Three hours of lecture. (LAS) (SI) (Core:Science)
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school science recommended and one college math course such as MATH 105 - Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Viewpoint or higher
Corequisite(s): Student who want SI credit must take PHYS 203 L - Introduction to Astronomy Lab at the same time
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PHYS 203 L - Introduction to Astronomy Lab
1 Credits
Laboratories are drawn from a wide array of astronomy topics and may include: solar system models, planetary orbits, thermal radiation, spectroscopy, Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, classification of galaxies and habitable zones. Three hours of laboratory per week. Laboratory fee $75.
Corequisite(s): To receive SI credit, students must take PHYS 203 - Introduction to Astronomy at the same time
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PHYS 495 - Advanced Independent Study
3 Credits
Advanced independent study of a topic of a student chooses, mentored by a faculty member.
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POLS 110 - How Politics Affects Your Life: An Introduction to Politics
3 Credits
An introduction to the study of politics with focus on how politics shapes your daily life. Topics include the influence of politics upon: family and marriage; education, career and income; health and safety; and personal freedom and social responsibility. Course also covers the ways you can promote justice and community improvement with special emphasis on the importance of political ideology, various kinds of government and international affairs. (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 125 - American Government
3 Credits
Principles, structure, processes and functions of American government. Emphasis on the national government. (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 200 - Special Topics in Political Science
3 Credits
Examination of a topic or issue in political science. Must be approved by faculty advisor. (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 204 - Political Themes in Popular American Music
3 Credits
Examines ways popular music has been used by musicians to offer political messages, galvanize public opinion and energize or even direct political movements. Focus on political themes in post-World War II American popular music, although some attention given to earlier songs by non-American artists. Cross-listed with HIST 204 - Political Themes in Popular American Music . (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 205 - American Civil Rights Movement
3 Credits
Introduces students to different civil rights movements in American history since Reconstruction, with emphasis on African Americans, women, Mexican Americans and others. Examination of current state of civil rights and definitions of civil rights. Cross Listed with HIST 205 - American Civil Rights Movement . (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 206 - United States Constitution
3 Credits
An analysis of the founding principles of the U.S. Constitution and their ongoing relevance through focus on biography, comparative study and selected topics of contemporary social concern. Cross-listed with HIST 206 - United States Constitution . (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 217 - Race and Ethnicity
3 Credits
Analysis of the social (re)construction of racial and ethnic group identification with consideration of policies and practices of inter-group relations. Particular attention is given to identify politics, racism, and to racial and ethnic groups in the Hartford area. This course is cross-listed with SOCL 217. (LAS) (AE) (Core: Social Science)
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POLS 222 - Labor History in America
3 Credits
This course provides a historical overview of the American labor movement. Topics include: labor in colonial and revolutionary America, the first trade unions, Locofocoism and reform, the Knights of Labor, the Haymarket Affair, the AFL, the Wobblies, radicalism and reaction, the Great Depression, the New Deal, the CIO, the air traffic controllers strike, and the modern erosion of the labor movement and of labor rights. Cross-listed with HIST 220 - Labor History in America and ECON 220 - Labor History in America . (AE) (LAS) (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 224 - Visions of Utopia and Terror
3 Credits
Examination of the themes of Utopia and terror and their impact on European history and culture. Areas of study include apocalypse, Utopian Socialism, science fiction, Communism and Fascism, and the European environmental movement. Cross-listed with HIST 224 - Visions of Utopia and Terror . (LAS) (VE) (Core:Social Science, Values/Ethics)
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POLS 227 - Latin America and the Caribbean
3 Credits
Analysis of the governmental and political processes in Latin America, and their contribution to modern government. Development of inter-American relations. Cross-listed with HIST 227 - Latin America and the Caribbean . (LAS) (AE) (GI) (Core:Social Science, Global)
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POLS 228 - Inequality In America
3 Credits
Analysis of structure and processes of stratification in the United States. Focus on economic and political power and life circumstance differentials. This course is cross listed with SOCL 227. (LAS) (AE) (Core: Social Science)
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POLS 230 - Juvenile Justice and Human Rights
3 Credits
An examination of American criminal justice issues as they affect children, adolescents and their families. Topics may include the juvenile justice system; crime control; police, court and correctional practices; legislative policy; sociological, racial and familial influences; and community outreach including the efforts of religious organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the rights of minors and on humanitarian approaches to juvenile justice problems. Cross-listed with SOCW 230 - Juvenile Justice and Human Rights . (CORE: Social Science)
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POLS 231 - Feminist Theories
3 Credits
A feminist perspective on the current debates in theory and different theoretical approaches to the study of women and gender: cultural, essentialist, liberal, socialist, womanist, among others. Students develop their own theories or identify which of the methods of understanding women’s position fits their values and beliefs the most. Students will examine women in relation to community, other women, men, patriarchy, the environment and the global community. Offered every fall. Cross-listed with WMST 230 - Feminist Theories . (LAS) (WR) (WS) (Core:Social Science, MWGS)
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POLS 249 - International Politics
3 Credits
Theories and practice of international politics; elements of power; means and methods of foreign policy in the age of conflict. Cross-listed with INTS 249 - International Politics . (LAS) (VE) (GI) (Core:Social Science, Global, Values/Ethics)
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POLS 251 - China, Germany, and Russia since World War II
3 Credits
This course overviews the history and politics of three nations,that aside from the United States, have emerged as among the few most influential in the world. Considerable attention will be given to : the Chinese Revolution; Maoism; the Tiananmen Square uprising and the post-Tiananmen order; China’s rapid economic rise; German partition and reunification, the rise of German centrality to the European Union; Soviet politics and policies, the fall of communism, the Yeltsin presidential coup, and the emergence of Putin’s “mobocracy”. This course is cross listed with HIST 251. (LAS) Core: History and Global
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POLS 255 - Political Psychology
3 Credits
How citizens’ and public officials’ attitudes, values, beliefs, experiences and cognitive capacities shape political behavior and influence the actions of political institutions. Topics include political socialization, political personality, attitude formation, change - including the effects of media and campaigning - and political decision-making. Cross-listed with PSYC 255 - Political Psychology . (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 273 - History of American Foreign Policy Since the Vietnam War
3 Credits
This course presents and overview of American foreign policy from the beginning of the American war in Vietnam to the present. Emphasis will be placed on America’s four major wars during this period, its many military invasions and Central Intelligence Agency engineered or sponsored coups; American unilateralism; the Cold War and its aftermath; 9/11 and the challenges posed by Islamic fundamentalism; and the issues of globalization, neo-imperialism, and terrorism. This course is cross-listed with HIST 273 (LAS) Core: History
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POLS 310 - Leadership, Activism and Social Justice
3 Credits
A critical examination of how the American political system deals with social problems such as poverty, illness, abuse, discrimination and substandard education. Examines the concept of leadership and how ordinary individuals can advocate or promote change and justice. (LAS) (VE) (WS) (Core:Social Science, MWGS, Values/Ethics)
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POLS 315 - Civil Liberties
3 Credits
This course is an overview of the scope and limits of the central features of the Bill of Rights. Topics may include: speech, press, assembly, privacy, autonomy, religion and the rights of the accused and convicted. (LAS) (AE) (Core:Social Science)
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POLS 330 - Constitutional Law
3 Credits
Constitutional principles and leading decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in civil liberties, federalism and economic affairs. Primarily for students who intend to enter law school. (LAS) (VE) (AE) (Core:Social Science, Values/Ethics)
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POLS 333 - Political Philosophy
3 Credits
An examination of the writings of several prominent political philosophers on each philosopher’s interpretation of pivotal political concepts such as justice, freedom and equality. Attention to the relationship between political philosophy and ideology and whether and how politics can be organized to benefit humanity and promote goodness and virtue. Cross-listed with PHIL 333 - Political Philosophy . (LAS) (PH) (VE) (Core:Social Science, Values/Ethics)
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POLS 345 - Comparative Government
3 Credits
Historical background and comparative study of constitutional principles, governmental institutions, and politics in selected democratic, industrialized, and developing countries, including Great Britain, France, and Germany. (LAS) (GI) (CORE: Global)
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POLS 347 - Environmental Ethics
3 Credits
Introduction to the philosophical issues stemming from current environmental problems, controversies and policies, including examination of important cases. Considers the adequacy of traditional models of ethics for solving these problems and new paradigms in environmental philosophy. Cross-listed with PHIL 345 - Environmental Ethics . (LAS) (PH) (VE) (Core:Social Science, Values/Ethics)
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 120 - Discovering Philosophy or permission of instructor
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POLS 357 - Israel and Palestine
3 Credits
The history and politics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Emphasis on the creation of Israel, Israel’s various wars with neighbor states and the evolution of the Palestinian national independence movement including the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Hamas, and the prospects for peace. Cross-listed with HIST 357 - Israel and Palestine . (LAS) (GI) (VE) (Core:Social Science, Global, Values/Ethics)
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POLS 390 - Children and the Law
3 Credits
This course develops an understanding of the legal issues that impact children in society. The course focus is on an examination of children’s legal issues in the U.S. and globally. Topics will include: the relationships between the child, parent and state. Emphasis will be placed on the rights of minors and on humanitarian approaches to child welfare, educational law, family law, juvenile justice and other legal issues in working with children and adolescents. Cross-listed with SOCW 390 - Children and the Law . (CORE: Social Science)
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POLS 485 - Internship
3-15 Credits
Participation in the Connecticut General Assembly Legislative Intern Program. Interns selected on a competitive basis. Other opportunities for field experience available in federal and state agencies and local governments.
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POLS 490 - American Health Care Policy
3 Credits
This course will review the history of health care in America, concentrating on current health care public policies (Medicaid, Medicare). Emphasis will be placed on the parties involved in shaping health care policies (insurance, providers, consumers, the food and drug industries, and federal and state governments). Consideration will be given to the ethical and political problems posed by health care issues such as affordability, substandard preventative care, class and gender inequities, and bureaucracy. Cross-listed with PUBH 490 - American Health Care Policy . (CORE: Social Science)
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POLS 495 - Directed Reading, Independent Study, or Special Project
1-12 Credits
Student selects topic of interest for a project mentored by a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Approval by faculty advisor.
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POLS 499 - Coordinating Seminar
3 Credits
A seminar for Political Science majors during their last semester senior year. It will explore significant issues, topics, and perspectives in public policy that are not included in the regular curriculum. The seminar will offer a summation of the major course topics in review and preparation for the required comprehensive exam.
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PPOA 405 - Financial Aspects of Conservatorship/Guardianship
3 Credits
This courses analyzes the key processes involved in guardianship of the estate; decision-making (substituted judgment versus best interests) regarding income and property, asset management planning, annual financial accounting; and entitlement housing, energy and education/training assistance social programs). Recommended: MGMT 205 - Personal Financial Literacy
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PPOA 425 - The Law as it Applies to the Elderly and Disabled
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of elder law and disability law from a sociological perspective. Emphasis is placed on programs available for the elderly and disabled in areas such as health care (Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance), housing (retirement communities, assisted living, home equity conversion, nursing homes), estate and personal planning for incapacitation, autonomy and the right to refuse treatment, end of life issues and conservatorship.
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PPOA 430 - Conservatorship/Guardianship
3 Credits
An introduction to the basic concepts of conservatorship in the Connecticut Probate system and a detailed overview of the workings of the Connecticut Probate Courts. Emphasis is placed on finding employment in the system as a court-appointed conservator.
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PPOA 485 - Service and Activism Internship
3-6 Credits
Supervised work in public or community service with emphasis on practical application of social science theories to social and political change and problem-solving. Permission of instructor required.
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PPOA 486 - Conservatorship/Guardianship Internship
3-6 Credits
Supervised work in conservatorship/guardianship with emphasis on practical application of best practices in guardianship of the person and guardianship of the estate. Permission of instructor required.
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PPOA 499 - Coordinating Seminar
3 Credits
A seminar for Public Policy and Affairs majors during their last semester senior year. It will explore significant issues, topics and perspectives in public policy that are not included in the regular curriculum. The seminar will offer a summation of the major course topics in review and preparation for the required comprehensive exam.
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PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology
3 Credits
An introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes. Topics such as learning, human development and psychopathology will be examined in light of scientific method. This course or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research is a prerequisite for all other Psychology courses. (LAS) (Core:Social Science)
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PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
3 Credits
This Honors course takes an experiential and research-based approach to the study of core psychological areas such as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, emotion, psychopathology and social psychology. Using primary sources such as seminal research articles and texts by major psychological theorists, students learn to analyze the strengths and challenges of psychological research. Students will conduct, analyze, present and evaluate small research studies as their culminating project. This course or PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology is a prerequisite for all other Psychology courses. (LAS) (Core:Social Science)
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PSYC 201 - Critical Writing and Research in the Social Sciences
3 Credits
The fundamentals of researching and writing a Social Sciences research paper using the American Psychological Association style. Students learn to locate and interpret scholarly research material such as journal articles, texts and credible websites and to produce a fully developed paper that presents their research findings and conclusions. (LAS) (WR)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
Other: Psychology majors only.
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PSYC 209 - Career Development and Prior Learning
3 Credits
This course provides a foundation for students to begin assessing their life-learning experiences, relate those experiences to college-level learning and articulate that learning for course equivalent credit. An introduction to adult learning theories fosters students’ understanding of their own learning preferences and styles, and enables them to connect past learning experiences to future educational and career goals. Students will develop:
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Personal learning philosophy paper that is grounded in readings, personal reflection and additional research, and is written in APA style. (LAS) (WR)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
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PSYC 210 - Motivation and Leadership in Sports
3 Credits
The principles of motivation, the importance of leadership and the different psychological skills athletes can use to improve performance. Cross-listed with SPST 210 - Motivation and Leadership in Sports .
Prerequisite(s): or
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PSYC 216 - Non-Violent Crisis Intervention for Interfaith Leaders
3 Credits
Through assigned readings, lectures, class participation, role-play, independent study, discussion boards and a final, integrative paper, students will develop an understanding of the psychology of crisis situations. Students will learn non-violent techniques to recognize and intervene in a crisis.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology
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PSYC 229 - Introduction to Expressive Therapies
3 Credits
Expressive arts processes have been used successfully in almost all psychotherapeutic contexts, ranging from work with the severely ill to the facilitation of human growth and potential. There is a growing use of the expressive arts in health education, hospice work, hospitals, corporations, and in community art projects especially after catastrophic events.
Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy is a multi-arts approach in which different art modalities are woven into the therapeutic process as appropriate to a person’s situation. This course will be experiential intensive with lecture and hands-on intermodal major arts disciplines: visual arts, poetry, improvisation, storytelling, humor, movement, and music. Class includes time for group dynamics where the learning community examines issues of growth, healing, and transformation brought forth in the various art processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
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PSYC 235 - Social Psychology
3 Credits
Examines how people think, influence and relate to one another in social settings; how behaviors affect attitudes (and vice versa), conformity, obedience, prejudice, aggression, altruism, persuasion and group influence. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): or
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PSYC 236 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
3 Credits
An overview of the theoretical approaches, research methods and subject matter of cross-cultural psychology. The assumptions of mainstream Western psychological researchers are critiqued from the standpoint of studies conducted in non-European and American contexts. Students will learn to distinguish those traits that are universal across all cultures from those that are culture-specific. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
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PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan
3 Credits
Development of the human being throughout the lifespan from conception to old age. Considering the lifecycle as a whole, reviews the physical, cognitive and psychosocial dimensions of each stage of human life. Special emphasis on the significance of human diversity and its implications for research, theory and practice. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
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PSYC 242 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
3 Credits
An in-depth study of the developmental issues unique to this phase of the human lifecycle. The main focus is adult experiences of love, sexuality, marriage, career management, friendship, family, child care, spirituality and religion, the aging process and the psychology of death and dying. (LAS)
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PSYC 245 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology
3 Credits
An extensive critical inquiry into one or more of the current areas of advanced research or debate in Psychology, for example: introduction to school psychology. May be repeated for credit in different topics. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): or
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PSYC 247 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
3 Credits
The student will gain an overview and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders and related co-morbid disorders. Students will learn and apply research-supported strategies for enhancing client skills and intervening with problem behaviors. They will also be introduced to current trends and research in the field. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): or
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PSYC 248 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology II
3 Credits
Offered on a rotating basis dependent on instructor availability. Extensive inquiry into current areas of advanced research or debate in psychology. Topics include women at midlife (WS), psychology goes to Hollywood, psychology of art, psychology of fear, and sleep and dreams. (LAS) (CORE: Social Science, MWGS)
Prerequisite(s): or
Other: Some topics may meet other general education requirements.
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PSYC 249 - Forensic Psychology
3 Credits
The practice of forensic psychology with emphasis on the exploration of biological, psychological, social and environmental causes of criminal behavior. The class will explore the roles of forensic psychologists, criminal profilers, capital punishment, sexual predators, the death penalty and domestic violence. (LAS) (VE) (CORE: Values/Ethics)
Prerequisite(s): or
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PSYC 250 - Psychology of Women
3 Credits
An introduction to the major theories and concepts of the psychology of gender through examination of classic and contemporary research on gender roles, stereotyping and discrimination. Examines sex differences in development with a special emphasis on women’s intellectual development. (LAS) (WS) (CORE: MWGS)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 Introduction to Psychological Research
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PSYC 255 - Political Psychology
3 Credits
How citizens’ and public officials’ attitudes, values, beliefs, experiences and cognitive capacities shape political behavior and influence the actions of political institutions. Topics include political socialization, political personality, attitude formation and change - including the effects of media and campaigning - and political decision-making. Cross-listed with . (LAS) (AE)
Prerequisite(s): or or permission of instructor
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PSYC 258 - Victimology
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the experience of viewing crime from the perspective of the victim. Critical reflections on the readings, discussions and speakers will foster an understanding of moral and ethical considerations in the field; as well as of the impact crime has on society. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
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PSYC 261 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences I
4 Credits
Survey of descriptive statistics and research methods in the behavioral sciences and education. Statistical concepts include frequency distributions, standardized scores, probability and hypothesis testing. This course examines factors that contribute to competent research designs and evaluation of existing research. Students will design a research project and complete a proposal for the project in APA style. (LAS) (WR)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
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PSYC 300 - Brain and Behavior
3 Credits
An exploration of the neurophysiological foundations of human behavior and consciousness. Topics include the organization and structure of the nervous system, principles of brain functioning and the sensory and motor systems. The course also considers assessment issues and the applications of research findings to diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research and junior or senior status
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PSYC 302 - Play Therapy
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of Play Therapy with children ages two through twelve years of age. Attention will be directed to a variety of children’s issues and an emphasis will be placed on understanding how to therapeutically utilize a combination of play therapy and psychotherapeutic techniques with children. Some areas that will be explored include; the child with “normal” development, the child with developmental disabilities, the child who is abused, the child in a substance abusing family, the child with a medical issue and the child with a psychiatric illness along with other relational areas.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 229 - Introduction to Expressive Therapies or permission of the instuctor
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PSYC 304 - Drama Therapy
3 Credits
Drama therapy is active, experiential, and embodied. Through drama therapy, participants can tell their stories, set goals, solve problems, express feelings and achieve insight or catharsis. Behavior change, skill building, emotional and physical integration and personal growth can be achieved through drama therapy in prevention, intervention, and treatment settings. Drama therapists work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Process techniques may include improvisation, theatre games, storytelling, and enactment as well as text, performance, or ritual to enrich the therapeutic and creative process.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 229 - Introduction to Expressive Therapies or permission of instructor
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PSYC 311 - Art Therapy: An Introduction
3 Credits
Survey of the history of art therapy and introduction to available literature. Exploration of use of art therapy with children, adolescents and aging patients. Experience in using art as communication, diagnosis, expression and self-exploration. (LAS) (HE)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research or permission of instructor
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PSYC 327 - The People, Culture, Policies and Programs of the Netherlands
3 Credits
This joint HAN University/University of Saint Joseph embedded summer course for students in the professional programs includes an on-campus component during the spring semester, followed by a two-week summer study trip to the Netherlands. The course offers students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of Dutch culture, understand the impact of globalization on Dutch culture and policies, and meet their Dutch student counterparts. They will also visit a variety of Dutch schools, social service agencies and health care facilities related to their major area of study. (LAS) (GI) (CORE:Global)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research and minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 and have completed at least three semesters of collegiate study
Other: Application process required. Additional fee required.
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PSYC 330 - Criminal Justice and Mental Health
3 Credits
This course has been designed to examine and provide critical evaluation of the major biological, psychiatric and psychological explanations of crime and criminal behavior. The focus will be on understanding criminal behavior through scientific and psychological study. Students will consider concepts and theories involving biochemical imbalances, biogenetics, social learning, environment, cognitive and moral development, and mental disorders. Additional attention will be directed toward the psychological explanation of behaviors such as aggression and violence, impulsivity crimes and more heinous crimes such as homicide and sexual offenses. (LAS) (VE) (CORE: Values/Ethics)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research and PSYC 249 - Forensic Psychology or PSYC 258 - Victimology and PSYC 368 - Psychopathology
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PSYC 345 - Lost Voices in Psychology
3 Credits
An inquiry into differing perspectives on the history of psychology. The topic is examined from a mainstream perspective, a women’s perspective and the perspective of ethnic minorities. Students are asked to critically examine the past and present of the field of psychology and how the field reflected and reflects broader societal trends. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research
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PSYC 368 - Psychopathology
3 Credits
Examination of mental disorders as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; criteria of normality/abnormality; defining and diagnosing mental disorders. (LAS)
Prerequisite(s): 9 credits in Psychology and junior or senior status
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PSYC 430 - Field Study - Children and Adolescents
3-6 Credits
Integration and application of principles and understandings of development in supervised fieldwork with children or adolescents in an applied setting.
Prerequisite(s): 9 semester hours in Psychology including PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research and one development course, and a minimum 2.50 GPA, and permission of instructor.
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PSYC 431 - Field Study - Adulthood and Aging
3-6 Credits
Integration and application of the principles and understandings of the psychology of adulthood and aging in supervised fieldwork in an applied setting.
Prerequisite(s): 9 semester hours in Psychology including PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research and one developmental course, and a minimum 2.50 GPA, and permission of instructor. Open only to Psychology majors/minors.
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PSYC 499 - Coordinating Seminar
3 Credits
The capstone intellectual experience of the Psychology major. Students examine, analyze and evaluate controversial issues in psychology using critical thinking skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to Psychology majors with senior status
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PUBH 100 - Survey of Careers in Public Health
1 Credits
Examination of the various and diverse career opportunities open to public health graduates. Weekly speakers share their insights and experiences. Open to all students one hour per week.
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PUBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, function, tools, activities and results of public health practice. The course will focus on basic material related to these foundations of public health: What is public health, analytical methods of public health, population-based approach of public health, social and behavioral factors in health, environmental issues, medical care and public health, and the future of public health.
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