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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Political Science
  

  • POL 2110 Ancient and Medieval Political Theory

    Analyzes, in depth, the political ideas of important classical and medieval philosophers and schools of thought. Ideas on justice, authority, rights and duties, equality, laws and constitutions, and the “good life” are given an analytical and historical perspective. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2120 Modern Political Theory

    This course focuses on major themes in political philosophy and theory from Machiavelli to the twentieth century. Themes emphasized in the course include, but not limited to, unalienable rights, reason, liberty, equality, authority, justice and the law, sovereignty, community, and issues surrounding religion and politics. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2200 The Global Citizen

    This course provides students core knowledge and skills for engaged citizenship in a global age. Students will examine community problems and civic life in the context of national and international events and agencies. They will explore traditional notions of citizenship, governance and policy-making while considering the global character of the political, economic and environmental challenges affecting local citizens the world over. Students will conduct applied research in the study of specific contemporary public policies determined by faculty expertise (i.e. human rights, the environment, the global south, war, immigration, sexual violence, education, poverty, etc.) and explore community/citizen efforts to influence policy outcomes. Additionally, students will develop a detailed policy brief outlining their own position and a civic-based political strategy plan to achieve policy goals in the context of decision-making processes.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2210 State Government

    A study of the American system of federalism through consideration of the dynamics of government in the fifty states and their relationship to national and local governments with special emphasis on New Jersey. Attention is given to the executive, legislative and judicial organizations and to the performance of governmental functions within a political framework. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2220 Ethics and the Public Sector

    This course will be an exploration of the major traditions and ideas from ethical and political theory that apply to the relation between the state and society as well as the duties and obligations of politics, the state, socal policy, public servants, and so on to society and the public. The course will investigate ideas derived from classical and modern sources and seek to give to the student a sense of the ethical and moral dilemmas facing the interface between the government and state on the one hand and the public or civil society on the other. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  or POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2230 Urban and Suburban Politics

    A theoretical and empirical analysis of the distribution of political power in both central cities and suburban areas. Emphasis is placed on the historical role of the United States cities and the present urban crisis. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2240 Political Parties

    This course offers a study of the organization and operation of political parties in the United States. Formal structure, the role of ideology, voting behavior, and the influence of pressure groups on political parties are examined. This is a technology intensive course covering how past and recent technological developments have affected political parties, campaigns, and voters. Knowledge of statistical analysis software (SPSS) is not a pre-requisite. 

    This course is Technology Intensive. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0

  

  • POL 2250 Political Economy of US

    This course is an interdisciplinary study of the political and economic problems of contemporary America. It uses the disciplines of political science and economics to deepen and broaden understanding of issues such as equality, fiscal and monetary policies, political institutional behavior, and militarism Prerequisite(s): POL 1200  OR ECON 2100  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2260 American Judicial System

    This course examines the role of the courts in the American political system. State courts, federal courts, the criminal justice system, Supreme Court history, and jurisprudence will be examined. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2270 Civic Engagement: Theory and Practice

    This course provides students with academic and experiential opportunities to explore the political foundations of civic engagement, citizenship and community empowerment. To this end, students will explore political theories of democratic citizenship and civic engagement, participate in a meaningful community -based learning experience and engage in written reflection and analysis of their experience. As a requirement of this course, students will spend some time in a community-based organization or agency which will provide the context for the exploration of the course’s central theme: civic participation and community engagement are the keys to a healthy democracy.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2280 African American Politics

    An examination and analysis of economic and political power structure and relationships in the black community. Those factors that make black communities relatively powerless; how this powerlessness can be ameliorated; a historical overview of black political participation, as well as a study of the present black impact on the political process.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2290 Latino Politics in The US

    This course examines the role of Latino electorates in shaping state and national politics. After a review of the political histories of the various Latino national origin groups, we discuss public policy issues that concern Latinos, the successes and failures of Latino empowerment strategies, and the electoral impact of Latino votes. The class primarily focuses on the three largest Latino national origin groups, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cuban Americans, and the degree to which their political agendas are likely to merge or diverge over the coming years. The question that we return to throughout the course is the degree to which it is accurate to speak of Latino politics and a Latino community. Additionally, this course examines the cross-cutting cleavages of race, class, and gender in the political struggles of the Latino population in the US.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2300 Comparative Politics

    This course is an introduction to the sub-discipline of comparative politics. It emphasizes critical analysis of the principal approaches and models currently employed by political science in an attempt to understand the process of political change and the variegated political systems of the world. Students will analyze other political systems and processes besides the US. The course will explore and impart knowledge about the real world politics of a range of countries in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2400 International Relations

    This course will study the nation-state system, the global struggle for power, the evolution of the international system and the basic influences that shape foreign policy of states. It will examine the role of ideologies and domestic politics as these affect foreign policy behavior. It will also seek to explain the emerging importance of non-state actors and the ways in which they shape international security and diplomatic environment. This course will familiarize students with the functions and power of international bodies such as the United Nations, International Court of Criminal Justice, the World Bank and the IMF.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2700 Immigration Policy & Politics

    The course provides an overview of U.S. immigration policy since the early days of the Republic. It will offer an examination of how racism, sexism, and classism have shaped U.S. immigration and immigrant integration policy and how immigrants have affected the domestic political environment, as well as the issue of undocumented immigration. Students will gain insights into the politics of immigrant integration and exclusion and immigrants’ path to political incorporation. Topics include citizenship issues, gender migration, racial exclusion, the role of federalism and institutions, undocumented immigration, and immigrant integration. This is an UCC Area 4 course - Diversity & Justice.

      Prerequisite(s): POL 1100   or POL 1200   Cross Listed Course(s): LAS 2700  
  

  • POL 2720 Politics and Sex

    What is it like to be female in a male-dominated society? This course critically examines the socio-political construction of patriarchy and the conscious and nonconscious, intentional and unintentional ways in which male supremacy is reproduced in contemporary society. Particular emphasis will be on the mechanisms of social control designed to limit women’s participation in society and to ensure the perpetuation of male dominance. As the lens of the course is on the lived experiences of females, the intersections of racism, heterosexism, classism, and ableism will be addressed throughout the course.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 2750 Politics and the Media

    This course provides a critical examination of the role of the mass media as a major political player. The course provides an overview of the history of the development of the mass media, and explores the function of the mass media as watchdog, gatekeeper, agenda-setter, and manufacturer of consent. Questions of media bias, the effects of industry concentration, and issues associated with regulation of the press are considered. Students have the opportunity to engage in research on specific topics. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3020 Comparative Rights

    Comparative Rights compares and contrasts the evolution of rights protections in a number of countries, including the United States, Italy, Great Britain, Canada, France, Germany, and New Zealand. Discussion topics include the evolution of democracy and rights in the international community, the development of civil liberties protections within nations, the balancing of powers between various branches of government, and the influence political philosophy has upon judicial decision-making.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3110 American Political Theory

    This course provides an analysis of American political theory from its origins in English liberalism to the present day, including both mainstream and dissident voices. It evaluates the American political tradition in contrast to the major political ideas of Europe and in terms of the uniqueness of the American historical inheritance and environment. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3200 Science and Politics

    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the relationship of natural science to politics and policy making. Topics include the origins and nature of the modern scientific method, the political and cultural impact of major scientific discoveries and theories (such as Darwin’s theory of evolution through natural selection), and the politics surrounding expert scientific advice to the U.S. government on issues including the environment, global warming, technology development, and other current concerns. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3210 Politics of US Education

    This course is designed to familiarize students with key debates concerning the public benefits, costs and effectiveness of public education policy in the United States and the historical relationship between public education and democracy. The course explores the role of political theory in shaping education policy from the colonial period to present. The course also explores the influence of social and psychological theories on U.S. education practices and how academic research can influence the politics surrounding education reform debates. Additionally, the course addresses crucial shifts in US education policy and contemporary debates surrounding funding, curriculum, pedagogy and standards in public education. Broad thematic concerns will include the role of education in a democracy, questions of equity in the American system, the role of federalism in shaping the U.S. education system, and the identification of key players in the U.S. education policy process. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3220 American Presidency

    A study of the origins and evolution of the presidency. The various roles of the president are analyzed and attention is given to the growing pains of and the resulting challenges to the modern presidency. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3230 Political Socialization

    One of the continuing and central themes of political theory: how citizens are inducted into their politics. The concept of political culture is subjected to a close and critical examination, and major attention is devoted to the processes, agents and transmission belts through which political values and attitudes are formed and communicated to succeeding generations. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3240 Constitutional Law: The Judicial Process

    Analysis and examination of U.S. Supreme Court decisions in such areas as judicial review, scope of federal power, federal-state relations, commerce, taxing and spending, regulations of economic and property interests, and other sources of legislative and executive power. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3250 Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

    Analysis of the concepts and problems associated with the exercise and interpretation of the Bill of Rights and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. Leading decisions of the United States Supreme Court are analyzed and discussed with special attention given to such issues as freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, privacy, and security, the right to a fair trial, the rights of the accused, due process, and equal protection of the laws. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3270 Congress and Policy Proc

    Examines the structure, culture, processes, intergovernmental and constituency relations that determine congressional policy making. Major policy battles over selected contemporary issues are considered. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3280 Urban Policies and Problems

    An intensive consideration of the formation and implementation of selected urban policies and programs. Fieldwork on a specific topic is encouraged. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3290 Women and the Law in US

    This course will examine the legal and social status of women historically and in modern American society and the law and policy relating to that status. The course will also address legal tools developed to address sexual inequality, and the possibility that law both challenges and supports women’s subordination. The course and materials are organized around concrete legal problems of particular and current concern to women. Issues are approached intersectionally, addressing sex, race, sexual orientation and other differences simultaneously. The issue areas will include, but not be limited to: employment, education, family, reproduction, health, sexuality, violence, Equal Rights Amendment, criminal law, and equality theory; and the laws, cases, current statutes and legislative proposals that apply to and affect women. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3320 European Political Systems

    This course examines five major West European countries–Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Sweden – while also surveying political regimes in southern and central Europe. The development of “Europewide” political institutions and policies is also studied. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3330 Politics of the Third World

    A comparative analysis of selected transitional politics systems in Latin America, Africa and Asia. General problems arising during the transition from traditional societies to modern industrial states are examined to describe typical patterns of political change. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3350 Russia and Successor States

    This course surveys the political systems and cultures of the Russian Federation and the other successor states that have emerged from the breakup of the old Soviet Union. The major focus will be on the Russian Federation and its efforts to overcome its Soviet legacy of incomplete political and economic modernization. The course also looks at various paths toward political and economic independence being pursued by the Baltic Republics, Ukraine, and the Caucasus and Central Asian Republics. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3360 Politics of Asia

    Asia includes the world’s two most populous countries and some of its most dynamic economies. This course examines the politics of Asia, within a comparative perspective. Divergent colonial legacies, ideologies, and cultural traditions will be examined. The course will focus on Asia’s post-Cold War developments, particularly the challenge posed by the emergence of India and China and their role in shaping international discourse on democracy, development, global finance, climate change, environment, security, international law and human rights. Cross-listed with ASN 3360 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3370 Politics of Latin America

    This course is an introduction to the politics of Latin America. It is framed around the region’s struggle for political order and economic development. The first part of the course focuses on the socio-economic and institutional explanations of order and growth. The second part analyzes the region’s experience with democracy, and the challenges that Latin American regimes face with this form of government. Finally, the course looks at the politics and democratic challenges of several specific countries in the region, such as Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Venezuela.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3380 Caribbean Political Systems

    A survey of political development in the varied societies of the Caribbean. Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, other former British colonies, the French and Dutch islands and Central America are covered. Colonialism, trade relations and cultural forces are also dealt with to enhance understanding of trends in the region. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3390 African Politics

    The course deals with the origin and evolution of political institutions and their functions in contemporary Africa. The course will focus on the following broad themes: the history and legacy of imperial and colonial domination, the nature of the post-colonial state and governance, the issue of democracy and development, the condition and contributions of African women, the politics of the post cold war, and Africa in the global economy.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3400 International Law

    This course examines the evolution of international law up to the present. In addition to its history, rules, and process, it explores such international topics as treaties, customary law, general principles of law, and conflict of laws. Also covered are a variety of international tribunals, organizations, and doctrines. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3420 International Political Economy

    Analyses of global issues – such as the quest for new international order, world trade dilemmas, economic relations between rich and poor states and their political implications – from a political- economical perspective. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3430 The United Nations

    A study of the leading international organization in the world today and its role in maintaining security, peacekeeping, economic and social development and human rights. The perspectives of nations from different regional blocs will be examined. This course fulfills UCC area 6.This is a technology intensive course. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100   or POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3440 Israel, Palestine and the US

    A study of the long-running conflict between Israelis and Palestinians and the role of the United States in that conflict. Possible solutions will be examined. This course fulfills UCC Area 6-Global Awareness. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100   or POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3450 US Foreign Policy

    An analysis of the political, economic, geopolitical, bureaucratic and other factors that determine U.S. foreign policy, as well as an examination of how U.S. foreign policy is made. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3470 The Middle East in World Politics

    The Middle East – that region stretching from North Africa to Southwest Asia – is of tremendous importance in international relations, containing as it does immense oil resources, strategic waterways, colonial legacies, and contending nationalist movements. This course examines both the role of outside powers and local actors in this volatile region.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3480 War and Peace

    What causes war? What promotes peace? An examination of the economic, political, psychological and other causes of war, and various strategies for preventing it. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3490 Southeast Asia in World Politics

    Southeast Asia is a region of great diversity – encompassing democracies and dictatorships, a city-state and a vast archipelago, rich states and poor, the world’s most populous Muslim country and one of the largest Catholic nations, ancient civilizations and one of the world’s newest nations (East Timor). It is also a region of great economic and strategic importance: the scene of fast-growing states and of the United States’ longest war. This course examines colonial legacies, nationalist and revolutionary movements, a big power interests in order to understand the foreign policy of regional states and the role of external powers. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3520 Politics of Poverty

    This course views poverty as a socially constructed artifact-an effect of political ideas and decisions-and a source of continuing political controversy. The course explores the ways in which poverty and inequality are defined and measured as well as the extent of poverty and its effects on different population groups. Various theories that attempt to explain the causes of poverty and prescribe solutions are explored in the context of a study of U.S. poverty policy from the Great Depression through the present. U.S. approaches to poverty are also explored in relation to comparable industrial democracies. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3530 Politics and Labor Movements

    A variety of philosophical, ideological and historical-institutional arrangements related to labor are explored. Emphasis on the origins and development of trade unionism and class consciousness, relations between capital and labor, old and new working class, role of labor in competitive and monopoly capitalism, technology and labor, job satisfaction and alienation under capitalism and socialism. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3550 Politics of the Environment

    Preserving and improving the natural environment is one of the most critical public policy issues of the twenty-first century. Like all political questions, it is bound up with ideology and power, but it also involves difficult moral and ethical issues, philosophical and economic belief systems and technical and scientific “facts” and their interpretation. this interdisciplinary course provides an overview of the origins and evolution of environmentalism as a philosophical paradigm that is reshaping politics and public policy. The course surveys the history of the environmental decision making both nationally and globally, focusing on specific policy areas through case studies and simulations. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3606 Women and Political Leadership

    This course focuses on three major questions: Do women have an identifiably different way of leading? How does this leadership manifest itself? Why does women’s political leadership matter? This course analyzes debates about gender differences in political discourse, gendered construction of “politics,” historical struggles for women’s representation, different kinds of women’s political participation, and the barriers to political leadership faced by women. Case studies of women political leaders in different socio-political contexts, impacts of new social movements on policy development to ensure women’s representation across different societies will be the basis for developing a comparative perspective.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3620 Social Movements and Political Change

    This course explores the theory and practice of social (or people’s) movements to achieve political results. It examines at least one social movement in depth and several others in less depth, seeking answers to the following questions: Why do people’s movements arise when and where they do? What kinds of resources, strategies and tactics do they employ? How do they relate to conventional politics? How do they affect their participants and the larger society? Why do some succeed and others fail? Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3700 Feminist Theory

    This course provides an overview of feminist theory from World War II to the present with particular attention to three questions: What are the fundamental assumptions of contemporary feminist theory? How does a feminist analysis influence our understanding of sociopolitical processes? What are the political issues and strategies that emerge from feminist theory?
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3730 Politics of Sexual Violence

    This course provides an overview of the contemporary issues of sexual violence. It defines the scope and reality of sexual violence and examines the processes by which sexual violence is perpetuated and maintained at the micro-level and the macro-level of society. Prerequisite(s): WGS 1100  OR WGS 1500  OR AWS 1500  OR POL 2720 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3800 Public Management

    This course surveys the realm of public management. Topics include organizational theory, organizational culture and behavior, public sector ethics, intergovernmental relations, resource development and administration. This is an excellent introduction for those seeking careers in public administration. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3850 Administrative Law

    Administrative law is the legal framework within which government agencies operate. This course examines the history of American administrative law; theories of agency behavior; the constitutional doctrines of separation of powers and procedural due process; methods of analysis of federal, state, and local agency procedures; the procedural framework of the Administrative Procedure Act; judicial, executive, and legislative control of agency discretion; formal agency processes for adjudication and rulemaking; and the scope of judicial review.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 3990 Selected Topics

    Topics not covered by an existing course are offered under this designation. Students may take more than one Selected Topics course.
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
  

  • POL 4120 Marxist Political Theory

    The intellectual development of Marx and Engels. Earlier philosophical and historical movements (political economy, Utopian socialism, German idealism and working class movements) are given attention to place Marxism in historical perspective. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 4140 Capitalism/Socialsm

    Nineteenth-century origins of socialist theory are analyzed, but emphasis is on twentieth-century schools of socialist theory and practice – Marxism, Leninism, Trotskyism, Maoism, African socialism, anarcho-communism, women’s liberation, the new left, the Greens, and developments in the post-Communist period. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 4800 Seminar in Political Science

    This senior capstone course is designed as a major research seminar to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that have been acquired throughout the course of the major. Each seminar involves a detailed analysis of some topic in political science. Topics will vary from semester to semester, reflecting the instructor’s area of expertise. At least one seminar is offered each semester. Students may take more than one seminar. All sections of this course are writing-intensive. Prerequisite(s): POL 2020 AND (POL 2110 OR POL 2120) AND POL 2300 AND POL 2400
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • POL 4950 Internship in Politics

    Designed primarily for students interested in practical aspects of politics and government. Students work approximately 120 hours during the semester under the guidance of experienced public officials. Field placements are made in local government, legislative offices, campaigning, or public service activities. Students must speak to the instructor regarding placement before the semester begins. Prerequisite(s): POL 1100  OR POL 1200  
    Credits: 3.0 - 12.0
  

  • POL 4990 Independent Study

    As approved and to be arranged with instructor and by chairperson.
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0

Portuguese
  

  • PORT 1100 Basic Portuguese I

    Presents a communicative approach to the basic elements of the Portuguese language. Course seeks to develop elementary proficiency in reading, writing, oral comprehension, and speaking. Places special emphasis on situational communication as well as upon thorough development of knowledge of grammatical structures. Although the course focuses on Brazil, it introduces cultural material related to Portugal and Lusophone Africa and Asia. Students can only receive a grade higher than a C- in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PORT 1110 Basic Portuguese II

    Continues the communicative approach to the basic elements of the Portuguese language. Course further develops elementary proficiency in reading, writing, oral comprehension, and speaking. Places special emphasis on situational communication as well as upon thorough development of knowledge of grammatical structures. Although the course focuses on Brazil, it introduces cultural material related to Portugal and Lusophone Africa and Asia. Prerequisite(s): PORT 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PORT 2100 Intermediate Portuguese I

    A thorough review of basic conversation followed by an aural/oral presentation of such topics as travel, student life, careers, sports, fine arts, industry, politics, etc. A review of the essentials of Portuguese, development of a larger vocabulary, including idioms, discussion of selected short stories, and other selected areas of interest. Prerequisite(s): PORT 1110 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PORT 2110 Intermediate Portuguese II

    A continuation and intensification of Intermediate Portuguese I. Discussion is on a more sophisticated level. Modern selections, prose, and poetry, from throughout the Luso-Brazilian world, are presented. Prerequisite(s): PORT 2100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PORT 3610 Brazilian Literature in Translation

    This course explores the historical and aesthetic development of Brazilian literature from the colonial era, through Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, and Parnassianism, and to the avant-garde experiments of the early twentieth century. Cross Listed Course(s): (Cross-listed with LAS 3610 .)
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PORT 3990 Selected Topics

    A topic not covered by an existing course is offered as recommended by the department and approved by the dean.
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
  

  • PORT 4990 Independent Study

    As approved and to be arranged.
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0

Psychology
  

  • PSY 1100 General Psychology

    This course surveys the chief theories, principles, and methodologies of psychology with special emphasis on their relations to human behavior. The biological foundations of behavior, sensory processes, learning, perception, memory, emotion, motivation, personality, and the social bases of behavior and behavior pathology are examined to establish the foundations for advanced study in psychology. Current research findings are included wherever applicable.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 1200 Evidence-Based Living

    In order to make informed decisions, one must be able to think critically to evaluate evidence and arguments.  This course promotes personal well-being by introducing students to logical thinking and reasoning, as well as how to evaluate the quality of data and evidence. Students will learn and practice initiating and maintaining constructive discussions with others.  Different types of evidence (anecdotal, observational, experimental) and their relative merits will be discussed.  The overarching goal of the course is to enable students to think critically about their life decisions in a variety of domains (financial, health, personal) and come away with practical resources for use in their own lives. These skills will be extended to foster a deeper understanding of diverse viewpoints in the world.  The interdisciplinary nature of this course provides a practical foundation for a variety of disciplines, as well as real world applicability.  

    This course fulfills UCC area 1:Personal Well-Being
    Credits: 3.00

  

  • PSY 2020 Experimental Psychology I: Applied Statistics

    Applied Statistics provides an introduction to basic statistical procedures for the behavioral sciences, including probability theory, hypothesis testing, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn how to use and select among a variety of statistical tests such as z-statistics, t-tests, analysis of variance, and correlation, as well as nonparametric tests such as chi-square. Technology intensive laboratory sessions train students in the use computer software to analyze data and create graphs that are appropriate for the sciences. Students will be charged an additional Psychology Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 4.0
  

  • PSY 2030 Experimental Psychology II: Research Methods

    This course builds upon skills acquired by students in PSY 2020 . Students continue their study of scientific methods with emphasis upon experimental techniques in the behavioral sciences. Students are trained in a wide range of methods for studying human and animal participants consistent with American Psychological Association guidelines for ethical research. Students will continue to learn to use sophisticated software for the management and analysis of data. This is a writing intensive course that will require students to complete a minimum of 15 pages of formal writing. Students will be charged an additional Psychology Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. 3. COURSE Prerequisite(s): PSY 2020  
    Credits: 4.0
  

  • PSY 2080 Computer Statistical Applications in Psychology

    An introduction to computer statistical applications in modern psychology research, this course emphasizes the use of statistical analysis software. Similarities and differences between statistical analysis software are presented. Computer laboratory sessions provide experience in the application of lecture material. Recommended for students interested in graduate school and research. The course counts as an “additional track course.”
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2100 Child and Adolscent Psychology

    This course provides a foundation for understanding human development from conception through adolescence. It reviews the theories and research on the biological, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of human development. The biological & socio-cultural interactions with human development (e.g. race, class, gender & culture) are examined as well.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2110 Lifespan Development

    This course provides a foundation for understanding human physical, cognitive, and social-emotional aspects of development from conception to death. Theories and research findings of developmental psychology will be examined in its larger environment and socio-cultural context.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2120 Child Development and Learning:Application of

    his course explores child development and learning in physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, moral and emotional domains from birth through adolescence, and the application of knowledge of child development in educational settings spanning preschool through high school.  In addition to exploring issues central to developmental theories and principles, the role of children’s context and culture, as well as research on child development will be examined. Within the course embedded P-12 school field experience, students will have opportunities to observe children, understand their development and learning, and analyze classroom practices and children’s behavior through the lenses of a range of psychological theories.  The course employs a combination of readings, concept elucidating activities, observations, virtual and field based case study analyses, mini-research projects, and self-examination.

      NON-Psychology Majors

  

  • PSY 2200 Social Psychology

    This course provides an introduction to social psychological theory, research, and application. At its best, social psychology is an interdisciplinary endeavor. Thus, in our attempt to understand human social interaction, we draw from sociology, political science, and history, as well as from more traditional psychological sources. Topics to be covered include attitude formation and change, social influence processes, social cognition, moral development, interpersonal attraction, aggression, prejudice, and political psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2250 Psychology of Social Issues

    This course applies psychological theories and research to the comprehension and resolution of major social problems confronting the contemporary world. Specific topics vary from semester to semester, but may include genocide, poverty, crime, terrorism, political extremism, international conflict, and/or other matters.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2300 History and Systems of Psychology

    This course introduces the student to the development of modern psychological thought beginning with the Greeks. While some topics, such as dualism, are discussed in terms of earlier origins, the emphasis is upon the development of post-renaissance concepts such as mechanism, determinism, and empiricism. The origins of the scientific method and the early attempt to apply this methodology to psychological issues are also presented from several perspectives. Particular attention is also given to the antecedents, formal development and ultimate fate of the major schools of thought in contemporary psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2500 Psychology of Consciousness

    This course introduces students to numerous theories of mind and consciousness. Students learn about the evolution of consciousness, the physiological substrates of consciousness, and the different forms or states of consciousness. In addition, the course explores animal intelligence, emotions, and consciousness. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2520 Evolutionary Basis of Human Behavior

    This course explores the evolutionary bases of human behavior from a multidisciplinary perspective. It emphasizes the evolutionary and adaptive biological substrates and predispositions which help account For the complexity of modern humans. Evolutionary principles, comparative anatomical and behavioral evidence, the fossil record, neuroanatomical and the uniquely human archeological record are used to trace the anatomical and behavioral evolution of Homo sapiens. The roots of modern human behavior will be considered from the perspectives of adaptation and antiquity. Students will not only develop a thorough understanding of what it means to be human, but also an extensive knowledge of the environmental and biological forces which shaped the human mind. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters only. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2600 Psychology in Business and Industry

    This course introduces students to the science and practice of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology. Psychological theory and research are applied to the solution of problems in business and industry. After an overview of research methods and the history of I/O psychology, students are exposed to basic concepts from human resources psychology, organizational development, and consumer behavior.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2750 Psychology of Law

    This course provides an introduction to forensic psychology, the field that deals with applications of psychological theory, research, and practice to the legal system.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2900 Child Abuse/Neglect

    The problem of the physical and psychological abuse and neglect of children will be examined from intrapersonal, interpersonal and social perspectives. The multivariable etiology of the problem, and attempts at intervention, prediction and prevention will be discussed. Cross-cultural studies will be used to clarify issues in the area. Consequences of abuse and neglect for the cognitive, physical and social emotional development of children will be analyzed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2100  or PSY 2110 .
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 2950 Educational Psychology and Classroom Management

    This course provides prospective teachers with an understanding of psychological theories and their behavioral implications in the classroom. Methods for adapting instruction to diverse learners’ needs are explored. An exploration of many perspectives of classroom management enables students to reflectively construct a well-organized, productive learning environment for all students.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3100 Psychological Testing

    This course examines the nature and functions of psychological testing, the interpretation of test scores and the exploration of related clinical and research hypotheses. Intelligence, aptitude, and personality tests are covered with particular emphasis on clinical interpretation. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3110 Psychology of Women

    The lives of women are explored from several psychological perspectives, including the Stone Center relational model. The current research on girls and adolescent females are studied including the work of Dr. Carol Gilligan and her colleagues. Female biological development and sexuality, and cross-cultural and minority patterns of female socialization are examined. The course includes practical exercises. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3200 Psychology of Adolescence

    This course is about human development in the preteen and teenage years. It covers the physical, cognitive, social and emotional developments of this period of life in a socio-cultural context. Issues of race, class, gender, and culture are examined as they interact with development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2100  or PSY 2110 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3210 Children and Media

    This course explores the outcomes of media use across childhood. Students will learn about the consequences of media use for a range of cognitive and social outcomes, including physical health, language development, aggression, and academic performance. Research from multiple developmental stages, including infancy, childhood, and adolescence, will be incorporated.
    This course discusses the effects of both traditional and digital media, including books, television, video games, mobile devices, and apps.  Readings will emphasize empirical research from multiple theories of child development; we will also draw on primary and secondary research conducted during the semester.  

      Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110   or PSY 2100  
    Credits: 3.0

  

  • PSY 3220 Group Dynamics

    Recognized theories and empirical research on the ways groups function are integrated with experiential classroom exercises and applied by the students to their own life experiences and perception of groups in the broader society. Areas covered include concepts and purposes of groups, group development and socialization, group structure, roles and communication, leadership, decision-making, productivity, and power and influence in groups. The effects of the physical environment, and some special topics such as cults, crowds and mass movements may also be included. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3250 Psychology of the Family

    This course examines the psychological process operating within the family which helps to define function/dysfunction of individuals and families. Further emphasis is placed on understanding the family as a “system” of interlocking relationships that impact the thinking, feeling, and behavior of each member. The relationships between adults, parents, and children, and among siblings over the span of the life cycle are highlighted as is the influence of the larger social system. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2100  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3300 Adult Development/Aging

    This course examines the psychology of aging from social, developmental, cognitive and biological perspectives. It also explored aging as a social issue, with emphasis on mental health aspects. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2100  or PSY 2110 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3310 Psychology of Politics

    This course examines the psychological foundations of political behavior, focusing especially on four areas: (1) individual participation in democratic systems, (2) social psychology of international affairs, (3) political leadership and (4) psychohistory. Political socialization, communication and decision making are also covered.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3400 Infancy

    This course focuses on human development from the time of conception through the second year of life. The hereditary environment question, motor, language, social personality and cognitive development, and the stability of infancy traits during life, are studied in their multi system context. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2100  or PSY 2110  minimum grade of D.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3420 The Preschool Years

    This course will focus on normal human development from three to six years of age. An in-depth analysis of the main areas of development, including the physical, intellectual, social and emotional will be made. Development is considered in its larger sociocultural context, and issues of race, class, gender, and culture are examined as they impact on human development during this period. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2100  or PSY 2110 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3440 The School Age Years

    This course focuses on normal human development from six to twelve years of age. An in-depth analysis of the main areas of development, including the physical, intellectual, social and emotional, is made. The course also discusses the applied implications of these developments for parenting, education, and therapeutic work for children of this age period. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2100  or PSY 2110 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3450 Community Psychology

    This course presents students with an introduction to the breadth of concepts, social issues, and research approaches that characterize community psychology. Unlike many other areas of Psychology,community psychology utilizes an ecological approach in examining adaptive and maladaptive behavior such that it may not be an issue with an individual but rather the fit of the individual with the context. Context here is viewed as multi-layered, behavior is examined as a function of the individual within networks of people, institutions, and social systems. Students will learn to recognize the complexity of the ecological perspective and the many circles of social influence with an eye to advancing the well-being of individuals and communities. In addition to examining theory-based research, this course will also focus on applied service delivery. The promotion of health, the prevention of mental health problems, and the design of community-level interventions will be addressed.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3500 Theory Personality

    This course surveys the nature and concerns of personality theory. Coverage includes the contributions of major theorists from the classical psychoanalysis, social analytic, humanistic, radical and cognitive behavioristic viewpoints. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3510 Abnormal Psychology

    This course explores concepts of psychological abnormality and distinguishes between the main theoretical approaches to understanding behavior, normal and abnormal. These models or explanations are actively applied to discussions of major syndromes of abnormal behavior, with special reference to the revised DSM-IV. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3520 Psycholinguistics

    This course explores the relationships between psychology and linguistics, the brain areas that are implicated in language processing, the cognitive functions that are involved in psycholinguistic processes, the developmental aspects of psycholinguistics and the methods and techniques that are currently used in this field. In addition to a historical perspective, this course will also discuss the role of multi-cultural issues and the impact of current research findings. This is a technology intensive course that involves training and projects that use speech analysis software, recording equipment and auditory capture, linguistic analysis, and related technological tools for the detection and synthesis of speech and language. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3530 Physiological Psychology

    This course explores some of the major relationships between brain functions and behavior and the methods and techniques that are currently used to examine these relationships. In addition, current research findings and how these findings impact on our lives are discussed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100  AND (BIO 1140  OR BIO 1130  OR BIO 1200  OR BIO 1190 )
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3540 Psych of Learning

    This course introduces the theoretical principles and methods used in the study of learning.  Framed in both a historical and contemporary context, topics include classical (Pavlovian) conditioning, operant conditioning, comparative cognition, and social learning.  Understanding these core learning theories provides background for a variety of related areas such as marketing, education, behavior modification, and health psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • PSY 3550 Psychology in Film

    In this course, psychological issues and theories will be studied through the process of film analysis. The presentation of human behavior in the popular medium of film will be analyzed from a variety of psychological perspectives. The complex psychological profiles behind films and characters will be broken down element by element, demonstrating how the medium communicates to us and the nuanced messages films convey. Through this process, students will enhance their knowledge of psychological theory, film history, and filmmaking technique. Students will apply psychological theory to the critical analysis and evaluation of the medium of film, and will gain a deep understanding of how films create lasting and meaningful impressions on viewers through their portrayals of psychological issues. 

      Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100  
    Credits: 3.0

 

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