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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.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring terms of odd years
Credits: 3
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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. May be repeated for credit.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: As Needed
Credits: 1-6
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POLI 490 - Selected Problems in Political Science
Description:
Examine problems in political thought or activities. Subtitle will designate topic. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-3
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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 on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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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 be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Credits: 3
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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. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1-3
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Post-Secondary Learning |
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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.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1 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.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1 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 be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Credits: 1-3
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PSL 105 - Study Skills
Description:
An overview of study skills related to success in post-secondary education. Improve skills in textbook comprehension, lecture note-taking, memory, listening, preparation for examinations, time management, online learning, and systematic methods of study. Learn about university student support services.
Prerequisites:
Freshman or Sophomore status, or recommendation of a professional adviser
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Fall and Spring; Wausau: Fall and Spring
Credits: 1
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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 be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-3 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 be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Credits: 1 pass/fail
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PSL 108 - Academic Recovery
Description:
Opportunity for academic recovery. Topics include motivation, goal setting, time management, study skills and changing habits.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Summer Only
Credits: 3
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PSL 109 - Reading in the Disciplines
Description:
Improve critical reading and thinking skills through application to a linked course. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in another designated course
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally; Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 1 pass/fail
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PSL 110 - Applied Reasoning
Description:
Consider questions, arguments, and problem-solving processes in the context of an academic discipline or professional field, using thought-provoking content to develop information literacy, practice reasoning, and practice the skills and habits needed to engage with academic discourse.
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: CCT
Bachelor: CT
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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PSL 111 - Investigating Ideas
Description:
Examine important texts, cultural products, and theories that touch on perennial questions about what it means to be human, using thought- provoking content to practice careful reading, effective writing, and the skills and habits needed to engage with academic discourse.
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: HC
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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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.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 1 pass/fail
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PSL 201 - Internship Preparation: From Industry Exploration to Workplace Expectations
Description:
Designed to support you in your internship search process, regardless of your starting point. Through self-reflection activities and assessments, this course will teach you about yourself while also looking into potential career paths and industries. Throughout this course, you will gain knowledge of best practices for creating a resume and cover letter, conducting interviews, networking, and performing internship searches on multiple platforms. You will also learn strategies for maximizing your internship experience. It is ideal for students to take this course one to two semesters prior to their anticipated internship experience.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1
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PSL 301 - Post-Secondary Learning Theory and Practice
Description:
Subtitle will designate area and prerequisites. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally; Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 1-3
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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 be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 1-3
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PSL 401 - Career Readiness Preparation
Description:
Getting ready to graduate and feeling unprepared to apply for professional jobs? In this course, you will learn about yourself through free assessments (personality, skills, values), learn about organizations that are hiring college grads, prepare career related materials, improve your interviewing skills, learn how to conduct job searches and what to look for, understand budgeting and cost of living to be prepared for successful salary negotiation, all towards securing life-sustaining, life-fulfilling work after college.
Prerequisites:
Senior standing
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1
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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):
Bachelor: SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Fall and Spring; Wausau: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: As Needed; Wausau: As Needed
Credits: 1 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):
Associate: CCT, LS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: No Longer Offered; Wausau: No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: No Longer Offered; Wausau: No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally; Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1 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 MATH 95 or a suitable placement test score. Recommended: PSYC 200
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: QL
Associate: QL-AD, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: No Longer Offered; Wausau: No Longer Offered
Credits: 4
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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):
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: No Longer Offered; Wausau: No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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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. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 521 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: ER
Associate: SER
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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):
Bachelor: USD
Associate: DUS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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):
Associate: NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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 one of the following: PSYC 300 , MATH 255 , or SOC 351 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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PSYC 351 - Psychopathology
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. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 551 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: No Longer Offered; Wausau: No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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:
PSYC 110 , and 3 credits of Biology
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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PSYC 390 - 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. Available for graduate credit as PSYC 590 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 or Instructor Consent (PSYC 325 preferred)
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: As Needed; Wausau: As Needed
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: As Needed; Wausau: As Needed
Credits: 1-6
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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 on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: As Needed; Wausau: As Needed
Credits: 1-6
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: As Needed; Wausau: As Needed
Credits: 1-6
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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 , either PSYC 300 or SOC 351 ; and 22 credits in Psychology
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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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 , either PSYC 301 or PSYC 351 , at least 9 credits in Psychology, and junior standing
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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PSYC 490 - Seminar: Topics in Psychology
Description:
Integrative discussion of theory and research in psychology. Subtitle will designate area. Write and present as appropriate to the field. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 , PSYC 200 , either PSYC 300 or SOC 351 , and 22 credits in Psychology. Additional prereqs may apply depending on the topic.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 1-5
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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
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-6
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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. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in PSYC 494
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 2
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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 .
Credits: 4
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PSYC 521 - 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. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 321 .
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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PSYC 551 - Psychopathology
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. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 351 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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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 .
Credits: 3
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PSYC 575 - 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 undergraduate credit as PSYC 375 .
Credits: 3
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PSYC 585 - Health Psychology
Description:
Contribution of environmental and psychological factors to the causes, treatment, and prevention of disease. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 385 .
Credits: 3
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PSYC 588 - 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 earn credit in both PSYC 588 and BIOL 588 . Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 388 .
Credits: 3
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PSYC 590 - 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. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 390 .
Prerequisites:
PSYC 110 or Instructor Consent (PSYC 325 preferred)
Credits: 3
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PSYC 599 - Independent Study
Description:
Qualified students may arrange for independent study, research assistantship, or other relevant learning experience under the direction of psychology faculty. Credit based on scope of project. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 399 .
Credits: 1-3
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PSYC 601 - Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
Description:
Major approaches to counseling and psychotherapy; theory, research, evaluation, and demonstration. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 401 .
Credits: 3
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PSYC 602 - 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 undergraduate credit as PSYC 402 .
Credits: 3
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PSYC 680 - 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 undergraduate credit as PSYC 480 .
Credits: 3
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PSYC 691 - Workshop
Description:
Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as PSYC 491 .
Credits: 1-5
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PSYC 796 - Special Work
Description:
Advanced graduate students may arrange for specialized independent study with consent of the instructor, chair, and chair of major department. May be repeated for up to 9 credits.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 1-6
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REL 100 - Religions of Asia
Description:
Survey religious traditions of Asia with special attention to Hinduism and Buddhism.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA, HU
Associate: IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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REL 101 - Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Description:
Survey religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam including origins, issues of inter-religious conflict, other comparative themes.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Associate: IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring terms of even years; Wausau: Spring terms of odd years
Credits: 3
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REL 107 - Religious Autobiographies
Description:
Autobiographical accounts of religious persons to introduce stories representing a diverse and multicultural cross section of the world’s religions, including Native American religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Latin American Catholicism, African-American Protestantism, and Islam.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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REL 111 - Religious Diversity in Modern America
Description:
Surveys the diversity of religions in modern America, with particular emphasis upon issues of pluralism, tolerance and inclusion, and with attention to the ways in which America’s increasing religious diversity impacts debates concerning politics, law, education, public space, medicine and culture.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Associate: DUS, HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring terms of odd years; Wausau: Spring terms of even years
Credits: 3
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REL 199 - Reading in the Discipline
Description:
Improve critical reading and thinking skills. Taken in conjunction with designated sections of religious studies courses.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
As Needed
Credits: 1 pass/fail
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REL 202 - Introduction to the Study of Religion
Description:
Introduction to method and theory in the comparative study of religion.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Fall Only; Wausau: Fall Only
Credits: 3
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REL 302 - Religion and Cultural Conflict
Description:
Explores questions of the nature and function of religion in a context of situations of cultural conflict and change. May include colonialism and post-colonialism, millenarian movements, religion and violence, religion and politics, and global fundamentalism.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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REL 303 - Jewish Scriptures
Description:
Study of Jewish scriptures (known to Christians as the Old Testament) in context of historical and cultural background, and issues of interpretation.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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REL 304 - New Testament and Early Christianity
Description:
Study selected New Testament and extra-biblical texts to discern religious perceptions shaping various early Christian movements.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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REL 305 - Prophets and Prophecy
Description:
A comparative study of ancient and modern prophecy in a variety of cultures, including Israelite, American Indian, African, and East Indian.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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REL 307 - Religion and Health
Description:
Exploration of a variety of world religions with particular focus on how these traditions deal with issues of health, healing, disease and dying. Available for graduate credit as REL 507 .
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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REL 311 - American Religious History
Description:
Surveys American religious history from the colonial period through the 19th century with emphasis on the dynamics of cultural encounter, intersections of religion, racism, and sexism, and the struggles of minority groups and women for equality and justice.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: USD
Associate: DUS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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REL 317 - New Religious Movements
Description:
A study of new religious movements, primarily in America, applying the methodologies of history, sociology, and religious studies. Topics may include cult formation, church and state questions, religious violence, gender, the anti-cult movement, and the role of popular media in shaping public perceptions.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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REL 318 - Religion and Popular Culture
Description:
Explore the fluid relationship between religion and popular culture with emphasis on the American context. Topics will include how popular culture constructs religion, how religious groups appropriate aspects of popular culture, how popular culture reflects aspects of the religion, and how religious bodies interpret and engage with popular culture.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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REL 321 - Studies in Religion
Description:
Topics in the study of religion in human life and culture. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Associate: IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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REL 330 - Women and Religion
Description:
Explore intersections of religion and sexism, including historical development of attitudes toward women and human sexuality in Western religious traditions.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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