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POLI 361 - European Politics
Description:
Comparison of political institutions, politics, and power in selected European countries. Topics may include parliaments, prime ministers, courts, interest groups, and economic and foreign policy.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS
3 cr.
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POLI 362 - East European Politics
Description:
Political structures, processes, and institutions of Central and East Europe. Emphasis on the politics of transition and challenges to democratization.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA, SS
3 cr.
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POLI 363 - The Politics of the European Union
Description:
Course will cover the politics of European Union integration and policymaking, Major EU institutions, policies, and political behavior will be studied.
3 cr.
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POLI 366 - Nationalism and Ethno-Politics
Description:
National identity and nationalism: focus on connection between national identification and religion, language, ethnicity, gender, culture, and citizenship. Emphasis on impact of nationalism in post-World War II Europe and the former Soviet Union.
3 cr.
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POLI 370 - Asian Politics
Description:
Political institutions, leadership, socioeconomic problems, and international relations of selected Asian countries.
3 cr.
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POLI 371 - Chinese Politics
Description:
Examine evolution, dynamics, and institutions of the political and economic system of the People’s Republic of China.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA, SS
3 cr.
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POLI 374 - Political Development
Description:
Analyze the dynamics and processes of political transition; emphasis on issues associated with political, economic, and psychological changes in selected third world and eastern European countries.
3 cr.
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POLI 375 - Latin American Politics
Description:
Study Latin American political and economic development in the 20th century and examine current dilemmas of democratic consolidation and contemporary politics in select countries. Overarching themes include political leadership, economic development, populism, socialism, democratization, social movements and civil society, human rights, and the impact of international actors and forces.
Prerequisites:
POLI 160 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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POLI 376 - International Political Economy
Description:
Analyze interstate relationships with emphasis on political implications of economic concerns such as trade disputes, investment penetration, and industrial protectionism.
3 cr.
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POLI 380 - Conflict, Security, and Peace in International Relations
Description:
Analysis of the existence and/or lack of conflict, security, and peace in international politics. Intended for students desiring a basic familiarity wiht theories of international security and how to apply them to real-world examples of conflict, security, and peace.
3 cr.
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POLI 382 - Latin America in World Affairs
Description:
Analyze Latin America’s international relations and its position in the international system. Examine important regional issues with international dimensions: human rights, conflict resolution, democratization, drug trafficking, regional economic integration, and trade relations.
Prerequisites:
POLI 160 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: GA
3 cr.
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POLI 383 - U.S. Foreign Policy
Description:
International and internal forces underlying U.S. foreign policy; relating U.S. aims and policies to other important states and regions of the world.
3 cr.
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POLI 385 - International Organizations and Law
Description:
Analyze role, structure, and functions of contemporary international organizations, the role of international law in dispute resolution.
3 cr.
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POLI 386 - Politics of Terrorism and Homeland Security
Description:
Study of the history, causes, and impact of domestic and international terrorism. Focus on political and legal responses to terrorism and homeland security institutions and policy-making.
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: HC
3 cr.
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POLI 387 - International Simulation
Description:
Simulate international interactions such as trade negotiations, peace talks, and meetings of international organizations. Act as representatives of various governments in making policies, allocating resources, and forming alliances under different scenarios. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for up to 3 credits with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-3 cr.
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POLI 388 - International Law
Description:
Public international law concerning legal relationships between states in the international system. Study basics of international legal system including sources of law, state sovereignty issues, dispute resolution between states and other entities, laws governing international organizations, basic human rights law, laws regulating use of force.
Prerequisites:
Either POLI 160 or POLI 180
3 cr.
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POLI 389 - Public Policy for Sustainable Communities
Description:
Addresses sustainability challenges by leveraging problem solving techniques. Topics may include food, water, and transportation.
3 cr.
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POLI 390 - Environmental Policy and Geology
Description:
This field-based course examines how geology shapes the options and effectiveness of environmental policies. Students will study the interaction of policy and geology while traveling to sites in select regions of the U.S. (regions may vary). May not earn credit in POLI 390 and GEOL 390 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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POLI 391 - American Political Thought
Description:
Analyze major concepts and ideas in American political and constitutional thought. Study the evolution of American political thought through different historical and political eras.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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POLI 392 - Politics, Art, and Film
Description:
The role of artistic represenations in shaping politics, the political aspects of representation, and the relationship between politics and aesthetics are the topics of this course. Analyze films and other examples of artistic expression and read different theories about the relationship between art and politics.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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POLI 393 - Ancient and Medieval Western Political Theory
Description:
Examine principal political thinkers of ancient Greek and medieval Roman societies including Thucydides, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas. Emphasizes enduring nature of central questions of politics. Available for graduate credit as POLI 593 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: HU
3 cr.
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POLI 394 - Political Ideas that Changed the World
Description:
During certain periods, political ideas undergo significant changes. In Greece, warfare and democracy prompted Plato and Aristotle to offer new ideas capable of making sense of the politics of their tiime. At other times, political ideas provoke change. The Protestant Reformation ignited conflicts in Europe that led to new ideas about individual freedom, equality, revolution, and legal constitutions that remain influential. Focus is on how political ideas reflect their social and historical context as well as how new political ideas have generated conflicts within societies. Available for graduate credit as POLI 594 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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POLI 395 - Political Ideas Today
Description:
Political ideas inspire change. Big changes require new political ideas to make sense of them. The twentieth century involved significant economic, technological, and cultural changes. How are political thinkers making sense of the effects of these changes? Emphasis on political ideas since World War II. Available for graduate credit as POLI 595 .
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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POLI 396 - Radical and Utopian Politics
Description:
Selected revolutionary movements, leading actors in revolutionary dramas, and radical and utopian blueprints of future societies.
3 cr.
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POLI 397 - Methods of Policy Analysis
Description:
Systematic methods, techniques, tools for public policy evaluation; policy analysis as service to decision makers, analysts in policy and political processes. Available for graduate credit as POLI 597 .
Prerequisites:
Either POLI 202 or POLI 314 , and Statistics (MATH 355); or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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POLI 414 - Politics of Race, Class and Gender in the U.S.
Description:
Examine causes and consequences of American political discord over race, class and gender and how this discord manifests itself in and emanates from the laws our society creates to manage conflict, distribute resources, and parcel out value preferences.
Prerequisites:
POLI 101
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: USD
3 cr.
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POLI 450 - Law, Policy, and Regulation
Description:
Study of administrative law, policymaking, and the regulatory process at the federal and state level.
3 cr.
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POLI 455 - Internship in Government
Description:
Work with a local, regional, state, or federal agency under instructor’s supervision and complete a research paper. Credits set by instructor.
1-6 cr.
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POLI 490 - Selected Problems in Political Science
Description:
Examine problems in political thought or activities. Subtitle will designate topic.
1-3 cr.
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POLI 497 - Methods of Political Science Research
Description:
Examine political science as a discipline by using the materials, approaches, methods, and modes of presentation of contemporary research.
3 cr.
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POLI 498 - Political Science Capstone Seminar
Description:
Subtitle denotes specific topic. Graduating seniors: apply acquired skills, methodologies, and knowledge from the political science major and the General Education Program to selected topics for research and discussion in a seminar setting.
Prerequisites:
Political Science Major/Minor with senior standing; successful completion of at least one course in four of the five areas of the discipline; one of the following: POLI 101 , POLI 160 , or POLI 180 ; and POLI 300 ; or Department Consent
3 cr.
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POLI 499 - Special Work
Description:
Upperclass political science majors and minors may arrange for independent study with consent of the chair. Credit based on scope of project.
1-3 cr.
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POLI 504 - Environmental Politics and Policy
Description:
Examine the influences on environmental laws and policies. Topics include public opinion, environmental organizations, state-federal governance, and development of specific policies. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 304 .
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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POLI 506 - Health Politics and Policies
Description:
Focus on public policy of health care financing, delivery, access, and providers; impact of major government programs and proposed reforms; emphasis on technological change and its impact. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 306 .
3 cr.
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POLI 514 - Public Policy Issues
Description:
Intensive analysis of selected national public policy issues; their origin, development, proposed solutions, and political impact. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 314 .
3 cr.
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POLI 516 - Parties and Elections
Description:
Description and critical examination of political parties and voting behavior in the U.S. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 316 .
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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POLI 520 - Legislative Process
Description:
Analyze forces and procedures that determine formation of law and public policy in the U.S. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 320 .
3 cr.
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POLI 538 - Environmental Law and Regulation
Description:
In-depth coverage of federal environmental statutes and regulations including agency rules and court decisions. Areas of focus include air and water pollution as well as waste disposal. Both federal law and Wisconsin regulations will be covered where applicable. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 338 .
3 cr.
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POLI 554 - Public Personnel Administration
Description:
Problems and practices involved in selection, training, and performance of public employees. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 354 .
3 cr.
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POLI 556 - Government Finance
Description:
How U.S. national, state, and local governments determine their fiscal policies; governmental institutions and agencies involved, legislation and regulations, and the pattern of relationships affecting them. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 356 .
3 cr.
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POLI 558 - Public Budgets
Description:
Determination and execution of public agency budgets; preparation, authorization, and political considerations of the government agency budget. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 358 .
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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POLI 593 - Ancient and Medieval Western Political Theory
Description:
Examine principal political thinkers of ancient Greek and medieval Roman societies including Thucydides, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas. Emphasizes enduring nature of central questions of politics. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 393 .
3 cr.
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POLI 594 - Political Ideas that Changed the World
Description:
During certain periods, political ideas undergo significant changes. In Greece, warfare and democracy prompted Plato and Aristotle to offer new ideas capable of making sense of the politics of their tiime. At other times, political ideas provoke change. The Protestant Reformation ignited conflicts in Europe that led to new ideas about individual freedom, equality, revolution, and legal constitutions that remain influential. Focus is on how political ideas reflect their social and historical context as well as how new political ideas have generated conflicts within societies. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 394 .
3 cr.
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POLI 595 - Political Ideas Today
Description:
Political ideas inspire change. Big changes require new political ideas to make sense of them. The twentieth century involved significant economic, technological, and cultural changes. How are political thinkers making sense of the effects of these changes? Emphasis on political ideas since World War II. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 395 .
Typically Offered:
Not currently offered
3 cr.
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POLI 597 - Methods of Policy Analysis
Description:
Systematic methods, techniques, tools for public policy evaluation; policy analysis as service to decision makers, analysts in policy and political processes. Available for undergraduate credit as POLI 397 .
Prerequisites:
Either POLI 202 or POLI 314 , and Statistics (MATH 355); or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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POLI 790 - Selected Problems in Political Science
Description:
Graduate seminar investigating an area of political science. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
3 cr.
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POLI 796 - Special Work
Description:
Graduate students may arrange for special out-of-class work with consent of the chair. Credit based on scope of project.
1-3 cr.
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PSL 102 - TRIO Writing Studio
Description:
A workshop or tutorial course that provides individualized and small group instruction to help students develop college-level reading and writing skills. Taken concurrently with a composition course or other writing-intensive class. This course is offered by a campus TRIO program.
1 cr. pass/fail
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PSL 103 - TRIO Learning Skills
Description:
A workshop or discussion course that helps develop college-level learning skills. Campuses may offer a general academic skills class or focus a section of PSL 103 on a specific area of college learning. Emphases may include math skills, managing time, using technology for academic learning, taking notes, studying textbooks, taking tests, developing an academic vocabulary, conduction and organizing research, thinking critically, working efficiently in groups and giving presentations. Offered through a campus TRIO program.
1 cr. pass/fail
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PSL 104 - Applied Academic Literacies
Description:
Focus on a topic (or topics) related to college success, academic advancement, or the college transition. Improve skills in textbook comprehension, lecture notetaking, memory, listening, preparation for examinations, time management, systematic methods of study, goal setting, motivation, learning theory, resource utilization, and/or how aspects of identity play a role in the college experience. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
1-3 cr.
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PSL 106 - Workshops for College Success
Description:
Workshop in college-level writing, college-level learning, and college-level reading. Improve skills in academic writing by recognizing disciplinary specific writing and through practice writing across the curriculum. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
1-3 cr. pass/fail
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PSL 107 - Leading Edge Transition Program
Description:
Leading Edge is a transition program for UWSP students who are eligible for accommodations through the Disability and Assistive Technology Center. Involves participation in a pre-semester seminar and/or weekly class sessions. Program includes orientation to accommodations procedures, assistive technology training, and exploration of campus resources. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
1 cr. pass/fail
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PSL 109 - Reading in the Disciplines
Description:
Improve critical reading and thinking skills through application to a linked course. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in another designated course
1 cr. pass/fail
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PSL 130 - Honors Ambassadors
Description:
Honors Ambassadors are trained to promote student success in the areas of academic performance, persistence, and healthy interdependence. Learn about campus resources and how to best promote those resources to fellow students on campus.
1 cr. pass/fail
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PSL 301 - Post-Secondary Learning Theory and Practice
Description:
Subtitle will designate area and prerequisites. May repeat for credit with different subtitles.
1-3 cr.
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PSL 399 - Independent Study
Description:
Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular conferences with staff supervisor. Credit based on scope of project. May repeat for 6 cr. max.
1-3 cr.
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PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology
Description:
Introduction to scientific study of behavior and mental processes, and methods used in psychological research.
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS; AAS: HC
3 cr.
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PSYC 198 - Reading in the Discipline
Description:
Improve critical reading and thinking skills. Does not apply to Psychology major or minor.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in another designated Psychology course
1 cr. pass/fail
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PSYC 200 - Research Methods in Psychology
Description:
Introduction to the research methods used in psychology including experimental and nonexperimental designs. Library research, conducting research, research ethics, and basics of writing in APA style.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: CCT, LS
3 cr.
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PSYC 240 - Psychology of Gender
Description:
Research and theory concerned with men’s and women’s personalities, roles, capacities; emphasis on socialization and gender role development.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS; AAS: HC
3 cr.
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PSYC 255 - Psychology of Sexual Behavior
Description:
Psychological aspects of sexual behaviors, responses, and attitudes, including psychosexual development, varieties of sexual experience, basic physiology, sexual problems and therapy, and psychological factors in contraception, conception, pregnancy, and childbirth.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
3 cr.
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PSYC 260 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Description:
Survey growth and development; physical, perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, emotional, and social development; emphasis on human development from conception through adulthood.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS; AAS: HC
3 cr.
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PSYC 270 - Positive Psychology
Description:
Scientific study of optimal human functioning, focusing on theory, research, application of positive emotions, character strengths and virtues, and positive institutions.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
3 cr.
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PSYC 275 - Canine Behavior
Description:
Evolution, history, sensory abilities, social behavior, learning and methods of dog training. Behavior problems and ways dogs work with and help people.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
3 cr.
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PSYC 290 - Psychoactive Drugs and Behavior
Description:
Introduction to psychopharmacology; examine effects of commonly used drugs on the central nervous system, behavior, and motivation for administration, consumption, and drug abuse.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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PSYC 295 - Career Development in Psychology
Description:
Explore and prepare for careers and professions in psychology. Readings and activities to help understand fields of psychology, planning for graduate school, graduate school search/application processes, curricular/ extracurricular preparation for baccalaureate level occupations, and resume development.
Prerequisites:
Psychology Major
1 cr. pass/fail.
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PSYC 300 - Statistics for Psychologists
Description:
Calculation and interpretation of measures of central tendency, variability, correlation, and regression in psychological research; hypothesis testing and estimation from large and small samples; analysis of variance; forms of experimental design. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 500 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 and either MATH 95 or MATH 100 or a suitable placement test score. Recommended: PSYC 200
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: QL; AAS: AAS-QL, NW
4 cr.
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PSYC 301 - Personality Psychology
Description:
Contemporary approaches to the study of personality; clinical and experimental contributions to the understanding of the personality and its structure.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: HC
3 cr.
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PSYC 315 - The Psychology of Adolescence
Description:
An examination of the adolescence period, including biological, social, and cognitive changes that occur at this time, with emphasis placed on normative development.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
3 cr.
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PSYC 320 - Social Psychology
Description:
An overview of theory and research on how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. Examine attitudes, conformity, group dynamics, helping behavior, intergroup relations, and social influence in everyday settings.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: SS; AAS: HC
3 cr.
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PSYC 321 - Environmental Psychology
Description:
Theoretical and empirical relationships between human psychology and the natural environment; environmental attitudes, values, and social norms; interactions with nature; promotion of sustainable behavior.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: ER
3 cr.
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PSYC 322 - Psychology and Culture
Description:
Examine relationship between psychology and culture/ethnicity. Examine psychological processes that contribute to origin and persistence of culture; ways culture/ethnicity affect psychological processes/behavior.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: USD
3 cr.
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PSYC 325 - Behavioral Neuroscience
Description:
Introduction to biological bases of behavior. Nervous system function and its relation to behavior, perception, motivation and thinking. May include behavioral endocrinology, behavioral genetics, evolutionary psychology, and psychopharmacology.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS; AAS: NW
3 cr.
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PSYC 330 - Perception
Description:
Fundamental concepts of perception involving all the senses, with emphasis on hearing and vision; experimental findings, theoretical interpretations, and demonstrations relating to perception.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
3 cr.
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PSYC 331 - Cognitive Psychology
Description:
Topics in human cognition including sensory memory, pattern recognition, selective attention, working memory, semantic memory and connectionist models, speech production and comprehension, semantic and syntactic theories, language acquisition, concept attainment, problem solving and artificial intelligence.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
3 cr.
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PSYC 333 - Animal Cognition
Description:
Study of the cognitive abilities of animals in an evolutionary framework, including animal perception, communication, learning, memory, spatial cognition, and observational learning. Discussion of how animal cognition is important for professions that work with wild and companion animals.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 and 3 credits of Biology
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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PSYC 345 - Industrial Organizational Psychology
Description:
Job analysis, selection, training, performance appraisal; EEOC/diversity, sexual harassment, compensation, employee motivation, attitudes and morale, and leadership
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
3 cr.
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PSYC 350 - Psychological Assessment
Description:
Introduction to psychological assessment and norm-referenced testing. Psychometrics, test construction, and validation. Contemporary intelligence, achievement, interest, and personality tests and behavioral assessment techniques. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 550 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 and either PSYC 300 or MATH 255 ; or Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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PSYC 351 - Abnormal Psychology
Description:
Research-based study of classification, causes, origins (etiology), and treatment of major psychological disorders such as anxiety and mood disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, childhood problems, sexual dysfunctions, and neurological disorders.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
AAS: NW
3 cr.
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PSYC 360 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Description:
Introduction to child and adolescent (developmental) psychopathology. Includes identification, causes, course, and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, specific earning disorders, internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders, and pediatric psychological conditions in children and adolescents. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 560 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 ; Recommended: PSYC 260
3 cr.
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PSYC 370 - Emotion
Description:
An overview of theory and research on emotion. Examine issues such as biology, personality, development, cognition, expression, regulation, culture, disorders, and therapy.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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PSYC 375 - Learning
Description:
Basic mechanisms of how the environment influences the behavior of humans and other animals. Topics include the principles of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, motivation, and observational learning. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 575 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
3 cr.
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PSYC 377 - Evolutionary Psychology
Description:
Application of evolutionary principles to understanding human behavior. Topics may include sex, mating preferences, parenting, altruism, kinship, and cognition.
Prerequisites:
Either PSYC 110 or BIOL 160 , and 9 credits in Psychology or Biology
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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PSYC 385 - Health Psychology
Description:
Contribution of environmental and psychological factors to the causes, treatment, and prevention of disease. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 585 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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PSYC 388 - Animal Behavior
Description:
Comparative study of animal behavior; description, classification, analysis, and evolution of behavioral patterns of animals. Also social behavior and underlying mechanisms. May not receive credit for both PSYC 388 and BIOL 388 . Available for graduate credit as PSYC 588 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 and either BIOL 101 or BIOL 160
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: IS
3 cr.
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PSYC 395 - Selected Topics in Psychology
Description:
Discuss topics in psychology. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 and Instructor Consent. Additional prereqs may apply depending on the topic.
3 cr.
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PSYC 397 - Field Experience
Description:
Application of psychological principles in professional settings under the direction of faculty member. Credit and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. No more than nine combined credits from PSYC 397, PSYC 398 , and PSYC 399 may be applied to the major.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 and Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring
1-6 cr.
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PSYC 398 - Directing Readings
Description:
Readings in specific areas of psychology under direction of faculty member. Credit and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. No more than nine combined credits from PSYC 397 , PSYC 398, and PSYC 399 may be applied to the major.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 and Instructor Consent; Recommended: PSYC 200
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring
1-6 cr.
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PSYC 399 - Directed Research
Description:
Research in specific areas of psychology under direction of faculty member. Credit and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. No more than nine combined credits from PSYC 397 , PSYC 398 , and PSYC 399 may be applied to the major. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 599 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 and Instructor Consent; Recommended: PSYC 200
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-6 cr.
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PSYC 400 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Description:
Exposure to and practice with advanced research designs used in psychology. Focus on the link between research and design and the statistical tests used for these designs. Conduct research projects, collect and analyze data, and write and present as appropriate to the field.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 , PSYC 200 , PSYC 300 , Instructor Consent, and 22 credits in Psychology
3 cr.
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PSYC 401 - Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
Description:
Major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy; theory, research, evaluation, and demonstration. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 601 .
Prerequisites:
Both PSYC 110 and PSYC 200 , and either PSYC 301 or PSYC 351 , and junior standing. Nonmajors must have Instructor Consent.
3 cr.
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PSYC 402 - Practicum in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Description:
Clinical application of theory/research in counseling and psychotherapy. Develop professional ethics, attitudes, behaviors, communication, and intervention skills essential to therapeutic interview. Videotape/critique student counseling interviews. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 602 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 401 and Instructor Consent
3 cr.
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PSYC 480 - Applied Theories of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Description:
Application of behavioral and cognitive theory and research in the remediation of psychological disorders and behavior problems, including such topics as operant conditioning, cognitive restructuring, desensitization therapies, token economies and biofeedback. Practical application of behavior principles included. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 680 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 , PSYC 200 , PSYC 351 , PSYC 401 , and junior standing. Recommended: PSYC 375
3 cr.
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PSYC 490 - Seminar: Topics in Psychology
Description:
Integrative discussion of theory and research in psychology. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Write and present as appropriate to the field.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 , PSYC 200 , PSYC 300 , Instructor Consent, and 22 credits in Psychology. Additional prereqs may apply depending on the topic.
3 cr.
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PSYC 491 - Workshop
Description:
Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 691 .
1-5 cr.
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PSYC 494 - Human Services Internship
Description:
Field experience in human services agencies or activities under direction of field placement supervisors and psychology faculty. May repeat for 9 cr max.
Prerequisites:
Both PSYC 351 and PSYC 401 , Psychology Major, junior standing, 2.5 cumulative and Psychology GPA, Instructor Consent, and concurrent registration in PSYC 495
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
1-6 cr.
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PSYC 495 - Human Services Internship Seminar
Description:
Weekly professional seminar meetings. Review professional practice standards, critique case study presentations, discuss professional ethics.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in PSYC 494
General Education Designation(s):
GEP: XL
2 cr.
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PSYC 500 - Statistics for Psychologists
Description:
Calculation and interpretation of measures of central tendency, variability, correlation, and regression in psychological research; hypothesis testing and estimation from large and small samples; analysis of variance; forms of experimental design. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 300 .
4 cr.
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PSYC 550 - Psychological Assessment
Description:
Introduction to psychological assessment and norm-referenced testing. Psychometrics, test construction, and validation. Contemporary intelligence, achievement, interest, and personality tests and behavioral assessment techniques. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 350 .
3 cr.
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PSYC 560 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Description:
Introduction to child and adolescent (developmental) psychopathology. Includes identification, causes, course, and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, specific learning disorders, internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders, and pediatric psychological conditions in children and adolescents. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 360 .
3 cr.
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