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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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PSY 3580 Psy of African Americans
Examines traditional schools of psychology as they pertain to the psychological experience of African-Americans. Alternative psychological considerations relative to the African-American experience, including those advanced by noted African-American psychologists, are also explored. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 3600 Environmental Psychology
Focuses on individuals’ psychological states and social behavior in relation to the physical environment, both natural and man-made. Includes spatial features of social interaction, the behavioral properties of places and locational behavior of individuals and groups.
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 3650 Cross Cultural Psychology
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the role of culture in shaping a person’s developmental processes, emotion, identity, social behavior and mental health. Findings of relevant classic and contemporary cross-cultural empirical studies will be presented, with emphasis on the universal and culturally-specific aspects of human condition. In addition, this course will explore ways to integrate cultural perspectives into understanding and working with people around the globe.
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 3700 Psychology of Sport
This course entails a look at the psychological principles involved in physical activity and sport. The theoretical basis from which the principles derive is looked at, but the emphasis is on the application of these principles. Cross Listed Course(s): KNES 3700
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 3770 Psychology of Music
This course will examine current directions and the history of the Psychology of Music. Content may be comprised of low-level sensory interactions with sound; the relationship of music to intellectual development; the relationship between music theory and perceptional preferences; higher level issues of performance and expression in music; cultural influences and variation in music; and architectural acoustics and performance halls. To explore these topics, the course will be taught using a variety of reading and writing assignments, classroom presentations, and demonstrations. The course will be writing intensive with assignments that emphasize gaining depth and critical evaluation of this topic through the process of writing. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 3790 Children’s Learning
The course surveys the major forms of children’s learning and cognitive processes, examining both the empirical data base and the theoretical formulations used to account for the findings. Topics covered include conditioning in infancy and early childhood, language acquisition, behavior modification, discrimination reversal learning, verbal learning, concept learning and learning to read. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 3810 Psychology of Aggression
This course focuses on the internal, external, and experiential components of human aggression. The acquisition and development of aggression is examined from psychoanalytic, learning, social learning, cognitive, and physiological theoretical perspectives. The main objective of the course is to provide students with a better understanding of individual and collective violence and aggression. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 3820 Behavior Modification
The modification of human and animal behavior is explored through the application of principles of learning. Behavioral phenomena and techniques including generalization, acquisition, extinction, conditioned reinforcers, schedules of reinforcement, and aversive control are studied. Using completer software that re-creates animal learning typical of animal learning studies, students gain familiarity with traditional laboratory techniques and basic principles of learning. The latter half of the course addresses how these basic principles are translated into use in applied settings with humans. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 3830 Substance Abuse
The abuse of alcohol and drugs has been a problem of human society for centuries. Every year, millions of Americans develop abusive or addictive use patterns leading to a range of personal and societal problems, which in turn result in enormous costs in the form of health problems, health care expenditures, loss of productivity, crime, threats to social welfare, and loss of life. This course provides a comprehensive overview of substance abuse, prevention theories, and program applications. The impact of substance abuse on society and communities (e.g., as a public health burden or a maintenance factor of other social problems) will be emphasized, along with community problem solving, decision-making, and other projects focused on civic engagement. This course fulfills UCC-area 5:community and civic engagement. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 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
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PSY 4040 Research Lab
This course provides students with hands-on experience that will enable them to develop as psychological scientists. Research Lab builds on students’ knowledge from PSY 2030 Experimental Psychology II: Research Methods by offering skills in advanced lab practices and methods (e.g., psychological process and content). This course is intended for any student interested in experimental psychology. This course is dedicated to enhancing students’ scientific thinking, writing, research, collaboration, and presentation skills. The ultimate goal is to enhance students’ skills to prepare them for graduate study and/or careers where measurement and evaluation of are key to organizational function (e.g., business, education). Students will be charged an additional Psychology Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): PSY 2030
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 4100 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
This course explores the major theories of psychotherapy and the application of those theories. For each therapy mode, the theory of psychopathology is related to the methods used and the theory of change. Research outcomes for each type of psychotherapy are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 3500 OR PSY 3510
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 4150 Psychopharmacology
To provide a groundwork for this course in the neurosciences, a behaviorally oriented overview of nervous system functioning and biochemistry is integrated with discussions of basic pharmacological principles and biobehavioral research methods. The physiological, behavioral, and psychological effects of the major classes of psychoactive drugs are presented. Emphasis is placed on understanding the mechanisms of these drugs at molecular, cellular, and neurophysiological levels; the similarities and differences in mechanisms between drugs; and the experimental paradigms utilized to arrive at the findings.
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 4400 Human Factors
Through review and discussion of the physiological and psychological processes that underpin human performance, e.g., perception, attention, and memory, students will be led to an understanding of why knowledge and consideration of human tendencies, capabilities, and limitations are critical in the design of tools, products, and procedures intended for human use. The goal of this course is to expose students to the application of psychology in the industrial sector.
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 4550 Health Psychology
This course provides a broad overview of the related fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine. Various theoretical perspectives are examined to understand how biological, psychological, and social factors interact with and affect the health of individuals.
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 4650 Psychology Internship
Through work in an appropriate supervised placement setting, students are provided an opportunity to become acquainted with the application of theories, principles, and empirical findings in the area of clinical psychology, human resources, organizational psychology, and other areas of applied psychology. Students must meet with the professor prior to signing up for the course. Students will be charged an additional Malpractice Liab Ins Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 3.0
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PSY 4990 Independent Study
This course provides an opportunity for students to work on an individual basis with a faculty member on a project whose focus is outside of the department’s course offerings. In-depth library research projects (e.g., critical review of the literature in an area), empirical research studies and meta-analyses are examples of projects. Number of credits is determined by the scope of the project. As approved and to be arranged.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
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RPS 2050 Professional Selling
Introduces the basic concepts and skills of professional selling, including customer analysis, communication skills, effective openings and closings, and customer relations. Selling skills and concepts are developed through the extensive use of sales exercise, role-plays, and presentations.
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 2100 Negotiation
Explores the basic concepts and key critical skills involved in between the organizational representative and the client, including the psychology of bargaining. Applies negotiation strategies and tactics in a variety of business environments, with an emphasis on collaborative and competitive styles of negotiating. Seminar-style course with multiple bargaining simulations throughout the semester.
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 3000 Global Perspectives in Sales
This course incorporates an analysis of the sales function across national borders. The impact of strategic, economic, political, legal, and cultural factors on sales activities, factors that influence the globalization of selling, and the impact of cultural differences on global selling and buying will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): RPS 2050
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 3200 Sales Information Systems and Technology
This course is an introduction to hands-on instruction for selected information technology resources that ordinarily support the sales professional and the sales process. It includes the selection of productivity tools, sales team applications and enterprise-wide technology solutions. This is a technology intensive course. Prerequisite(s): RPS 2050
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 3990 Selected Topics
Courses offered to cover a topic or topics not covered by an existing course. Includes varying subject matter deemed appropriate for fostering students’ sales education.
Credits: 1.0 - 9.0
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RPS 4000 Sales Management
This course focuses on helping students understand first-line sales management issues including territory management, hiring, selection and training, motivating and rewarding the sales force, coaching, and sales planning. Prerequisite(s): RPS 2050 AND RPS 2100
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4100 Key Account Management and Customer Relationship Building
Key Account Management (KAM) prepares students to implement major account strategy and conduct “Key Account Sales Presentations.” Course focuses on KAM as the business development, planning, and thought process required to identify strategic opportunities, gain entry, broaden revenue bases, increase account penetration, improve customer retention, and grow account revenue. Prerequisite(s): RPS 2050 AND RPS 2100
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4200 Financial Services Selling
Develops understanding of financial service markets, competitive issues, trends, and client acquisition strategies. Students learn and practice individual and institutional needs-based selling skills and market strategies used among banking, securities, insurance, and diversified professional services. Targeting, initiating, and acquiring client relationships, expanding business opportunities, and maintaining long-term client relationships are the course’s focal points. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3200 AND RPS 2050 AND RPS 2100 Cross Listed Course(s): FINP 4200
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4300 Sales Forecasting
Introduces various aspects of sales forecasting using both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including applications specific to the sales profession, such as setting sales quotas for territory assignments and target markets, estimating future sales, and determining sales potential. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2100 AND MATH 1400 AND RPS 2050 AND RPS 2100
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4400 Medical and Pharmaceutical Selling
Students are exposed to the selling process in the pharmeceutical, medial devices, and medical services area. They learn specific selling skills unique to these industries through role-playing, and gain an in-depth knowlege of the field by working with industry sales representatives. Prerequisite(s): RPS 2050
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4500 Advanced Sales
The Advanced Sales class is the capstone course in the Professional Sales program. Students are challenged to apply the knowledge gained from their previous classes in a variety of different experiential activities including in-class exercises and role-plays, shadowing sales professionals, and actual field sales. Its focus is to provide students with the opportunity to understand more complex buyer-seller relationships, develop analytical and sales presentation skills, and improve proposal writing and interpersonal capabilities. Prerequisite(s): RPS 2050
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4850 Practicum in Professional Sales
A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and coordinated with a business organization. Prerequisite(s): RPS 2050
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4860 Business Case Writing
This is a cross-disciplinary course that represents the second part of the 6-credit practicum Honors option, which must be conducted over two semesters and undertaken in the junior or senior year. It will be a core component of the Practicum Honors option. Honors Practicum credits will be applied towards major concentration requirements. The course involves writing an effective business case based on the consulting report or business plan completed in the practicum course. This course will be supervised by a mentor chosen from the Cotsakos College of Business Academically Qualified (AQ) faculty members who participated in the corresponding practicum course. Cross Listed Course(s): ACCT 4860 ECON 4860 FIN 4860 FINP 4860 GLBS 4860 MGT 4860 MKT 4860
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4900 Internship Professional Sales
This is a cooperative education/field work experience. The mission of the internship program is to provide students with a valuable employment experience by working, uninterrupted for a significant amount of time, with a public, private, or government entity in the student’s geographical area.
Credits: 3.0
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RPS 4990 Independent Study
A special project supervised by a faculty advisor.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
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RUS 1100 Basic Russian I
Presents a communicative approach to the basic elements of the Russian 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. Students can only receive a grade higher than a C- in this course.
Credits: 3.0
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RUS 1110 Basic Russian II
Continues the communicative approach to the basic elements of the Russian 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. Prerequisite(s): RUS 1110
Credits: 3.0
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RUS 2100 Intermediate Russian I
A review of grammar fundamentals, followed by a study of advanced grammatical structure and idiom; reading a variety of texts, composition and conversation.
Credits: 3.0
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RUS 2110 Intermediate Russian II
A continuation of Intermediate Russian I. Selected problems in grammar, sentence structure, and idiomatic expression; a series of readings of moderate difficulty, with emphasis on reading comprehension and conversation. Prerequisite(s): RUS 2100
Credits: 3.0
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RUS 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
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RUS 4990 Independent Study
As approved and to be arranged.
Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
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SOC 1010 Principles of Sociology
Examines the structure and dynamics of human society and interprets social behavior within the context of modern society and culture. A prerequisite to all other sociology courses unless waived by the instructor. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Cross Listed Course(s): SOC 101 SOC 101
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 1020 Social Problems
This course presents fundamental sociological concepts and analyzes major problems of contemporary society, including micro and macro social causes of these problems. We will examine the individual and structural components of society that contextualize behavior while exploring topics such as but not limited to: the social construction and dissemination of power; poverty; racism; ethnic conflict; gendered inequalities; the environment; suburban and urban life; drugs and crime; social deviance; health and body-related issues; the family; and, educaitonal inequality. In addition, we will examine “facts”, theories, and methods Sociologists use in the study of social problems. Last, we will also consider how other Nations address problems that are familiar in the United States. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2110 Elementary Social Statistics
A basic course introducting the use of quantitative methods to describe social life. No special mathematics background or aptitude required. Emphasis is on learning to measure and make decisions about problems that sociologists currently face in government, business, evaluative, and theoretical research. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2130 Sociological Theory
This course introduces students to the major theories and theorists in sociology through all historical periods. After an introductory consideration of the scientific method and its application to the study of human social life, it examines the principal categories of theory developed by sociologists. In addition to exploring the distinctive characteristics of each theoretical strategy, the course addresses such important issues as the relationship between theory and empirical research, the changing character of sociological theory over time, and the nature of theoretical controversies and debates in the field. Since this is a Writing Intensive course, students will engage in writing both as a means to learn sociological theories and as a way to develop proficiency in conventional styles of sociological writing. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2140 Quantitative Research Methods
This course provides students with “hands-on” experience in all phases of quantitative research, including: research design, smapling, questionnaire construction, data analyses, and formal research report writing. Students also learn to evaluate information so that their future decisions and work are based on social facts. Class discussions explore reasons why valid research is the basis for effective social action. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 2130 AND (MATH 1300 OR SOC 2130 )
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2150 Qualitative Research Methods
This course examines different techniques and applications of qualitative data colelction and analysis. After formulating a relevant research question, students are guided through the various phases of the search process. Particular emphasis is given to the selection of appropriate choice of research design and methods of data collection in relation to the research questions and the limitations as well as the advantages of different field research strategies. Students are also afforded the opportunity to execute mini-research projects in consultation with the instructor. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 2130 OR SOC 2180 OR SOC 2190
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2200 Social Organization of Work
An analysis of the nature of work, the individual’s relation to work, the organizations workers form to protect their interests and the interactions among workers, their organizations and other institutions. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2220 Public Sociology and Civic Engagement
This course provides students with an understanding of the current public sociology movement, the roots of public sociology in the origins of the discipline, and how public sociologists today are using the tools of sociology in civic engagement efforts. It includes an overview of the sociological perspectives and provides students with opportunities to utilize concepts, theories, and methodologies they learn in the course in civic engagement exercises. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2230 Introduction Human Services
An introudction to social welfare and the social work profession. Attention is given to current issues, programs, policies, and the various settings for social work practice. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2240 Social Work Practice and Policy
Designed for both cognitive and experiential learning, this course conceptualizes a generic practice model for the helping process and demonstrates techniques through role-playing. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2310 Sociology of the Family
A sociological approach to the study of marriage and family living. The student is required to develop a critical evaluation of studies and research in the field. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2330 Sociology of Religion
Examines the social dimensions of religion and the relationship between religion and society. (Non-Western Course) Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2340 Political Sociology
Examines major works of political sociology with special emphasis on the conflicting concepts between the “liberal” ideas of such writers as Bell, Parsons, and Dahl and the “new left” approach of Goodman, Mills, and Marcuse. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2350 Sport in the Modern World
This course focuses on various aspects of sport in modern society–economic, political, and social aspects; issues of gender and race; media and mass communications and the roles of scholar-athlete.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2360 Sociology of the Arts
Designed to show the reciprocal relationship between the arts and society. Examines how various attitudes, values, norms, and institutions of society are revealed in mass culture forms (e.g., television, rock, music, painting, literature, theater, dance, photography, and film), in an effort to help the student understand the vital place of the arts in society; as well as the impact of culture of the arts. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2410 Minority Groups in America
This course examines, from a sociological perspective, the experiences of past and present minority groups in the U.S., as defined by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, and disabiltiy. Particular emphasis is placed on the social construction of social minorities, recurring patterns in dominant-minority relations, group inclusion and exclusion, differential power, diversity and social justice, and group variations within the larger society. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010 and Students must also complete 18 Credits of UCC area 1-3 before attempting to register for an Area 4 course.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2420 Muslims and Islamic Institutions in the United States
This course provides students with an understanding of the Muslim communities in the U. S. It will explore the bonds of Ummah (Muslim community) and the meaning of the Muslim American identity. Attention will be paid to the diversity of the American Muslim community and to the core of beliefs, values, practices and institutions that are integral to Muslim life in the U. S. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2660 Italian and Italian-American Culture: From the Mezzogiorno to the “Jersey Shore”
This course provides a socio-historical understanding of Italian Americans from peak immigration (1880-1920) to the present. It examines the impact of generation, social class, gender and age on Italian and Italian-American families, religion and politics. The impact of Italian culture on American culture is also examined. This course focuses on the structural and cultural conditions that impact assimilation and the salience of ethnicity. Topics covered in this course include immigration, assimilation, gender and age identity, racialization, discrimination, and the variations in the public consumption of the Italian-American image. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010 or SOC 1020
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2710 Sexuality in Modern Life
A biological, psychological, and sociological study of human sexulity and the interaction between the biological and psychological needs of the individual. Covers curriculum and instruction for sex education in the schools. Course offered Fall Semester only. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2720 Urban Sociology
Examines the growth and development of cities with primary focus on the modern American metropolis: ecological patterns, urban institutions; with a particular emphasis on the problems of the inner city; the rise of suburbia and future prospects. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010 OR CCJ 2610
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2730 Global Cities
This class considers the changing place of the city as a site of action and socialization under conditions of increasing globalization. It loos at current theories in urban sociology in relation to the global environment, “global cities,” transnational urban politics, and the interacting effects of transnational migration and urban development.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 2990 Sociology of Race and Law
This course provides an overview of the relationship among race, racism and the law throughout the history of the United States. Students will learn about the social construction of race, racism within the US legal and immigration systems and the impact of racial discrimination on US society in areas including access to education, health care, housing, patterns of migration, and equal treatment in the criminal justice system. Attempts to overcome racial inequality, such as the Civil Rights Movement, subsequent racial justice such as the American Indian Movement and the Chicano Movement and the Affirmative Action Programs will also be discussed. The course will conclude with a discussion of the current racial hierarchy and the impact of the racial ideology of colorblindness on racial inequality. Course offered Spring Semester only.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3010 Research Methods
This course teaches students the process of social scientific inquiry. Students will learn the fundamentals of social science research methods, including the process by which research questions are formulated, relevant literature is reviewed, data are collected and analyzed, and results are written up. As this is a writing intensive course, students will learn methods in part through weekly writing assignments. The end product of the course will be a paper or proposal that has been improved through an iterative process of feedback by the professor and revision by the student. This course is writing and technology intensive.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 2130 OR CCJ 3680
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3020 Data Analysis
This course introduces students to approaches for assembling, analyzing and presenting qualitative and quantitative data. Students will become familiar with a variety of sociologically relevant data that are available online. Students will learn how to conduct basic data analyses in SPSS or Excel in order to address questions of sociological and criminological significance. This is a technology intensive course. Prerequisite(s): SOC 3010 minimum grade of C-
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3150 Computer Applications and Sociological Analysis
The course introduces the nature and structure of the Internet and World Wide Web and develops the utilization of these resources as tools for inquiry into and exploration of issues of relevance for sociology and other social sciences. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3160 Forcasting Future Socities
Students are introduced to current and classical models of social change, visionary forecasts found in utopian and dystopian fiction, the field of futuristics, and the art of social forecasting.
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3180 Race, Ethnicity and Health
The course examines the role of race and ethnicity in the production of unequal health outcomes. The course raises questions about the way race and ethnicity have been treated in health care research and presents a conceptual paradigm for examining the various levels at which racial dynamics impact the health status of diverse populations (with a focus on African-Americans and Latinos), and the process through which inequality in health status and outcomes is produced. The course readings will focus on theories on race, ethnicity, and power; inequality in health status and health outcomes; analyses of racial dynamics in health outcomes; and issues of cultural competence in health care delivery. Students will be encouraged to give critical thought to the question of what it means to deliver culturally competent care. Course offered Summer Semester only. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3200 Contemporary Issues in the Workplace
Examines the separate rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee, and the inherent conflict between management prerogatives and employee protections. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3230 Labor Relations and Law
Examines the structural problems facing labor administrative apparatus at the state and local levels. Regional problems related to organizing tasks are discussed within the framework of current labor law and collective bargaining techniques. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3350 Sociology of Law
An analysis of the social basis, functions and effects of law, both as a profession and as a system of social control. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. SOC 1010 OR CCJ 2610 Prerequisite(s): CCJ 3350 Co-requisite(s): SOC 1010 Minimum Grade of D OR SOC 101 Minimum Grade of D OR CCJ 2610 Minimum Grade of D
Credits: 3.0
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SOC 3370 Sociology of Education
This course examines the institution of education through the lens of sociological theory. Areas to be analyzed include the growth of the educational system, the institutions role in creating equality of opportunity, measurement of school outcomes, cultural transmission through curriculum design, schools as organizations, and current reform movements. Course offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): SOC 1010
Credits: 3.0
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