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4.00 Credits
This course emphasizes individual research projects in some field of politics and the preparation of the research paper. Special requirement for majors: an oral discussion and portfolio presentation on 100, 242, and 251 during the course. Four Credits Staff Both Semesters
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8.00 Credits
This program enables superior students from all disciplines to study in Washington, D.C., and apply knowledge of their area as it relates to government and politics. Select junior and senior students will take a seminar on American government and politics (Political Science 496, 8 credits); participate in group seminars with congressmen and legislative staff, executives, lobbyists, political party officials, and journalists; intern for two six-week periods in Congress (Political Science 392-01, 4 credits), the executive branch (Political Science 393-01 or 02, 4 credits), or with political interest groups (Political Science 392-02, 4 credits); and prepare extensive research papers based upon their semester's work. Sixteen Credits Ryden Spring Semester
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the science of behavior and mental life, ranging from biological foundations to social and cultural influences on behavior (introducing most of the content areas covered in other psychology courses). Laboratory experiments and exercises provide hands-on experience. Four Credits Staff Both Semesters
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2.00 Credits
Social understandings of race in the United States have changed dramatically over the last 500 years, but race still determines many of our life experiences and shapes our personal, social, and political views. In this course, students will read psychological research and other literature on the role of race in twenty-first century America and explore how we can work together toward greater justice, respect, and appreciation in an increasingly diverse society. Two Credits Green Spring Semester
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3.00 Credits
A beginning study of research methodology in contemporary psychology. Specific examples from different areas of psychology are used to teach the student basic concepts and methods of observation, measurement, hypothesis formation, experimental design, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and generalization. Laboratory projects provide hands-on experience with an emphasis on experiments. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Four Credits Hernandez Jarvis, Shaughnessy Both Semesters
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3.00 Credits
Same as Education 225.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to theories, research methods, and findings related to intellectual, linguistic, emotional, perceptual, social and personality development during the life-span, with emphasis on childhood and adolescence. All students will participate in a field placement or other practical experience. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Four Credits Dickie, Ludwig, Trent-Brown, VanderStoep Both Semesters
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3.00 Credits
Helping skills are essential to conducting an effective interview, whether the interview takes place in counseling, social work, nursing, personnel work, or the ministry. The course presents concepts and methods, and teaches skills that are designed to help the student develop specific competencies in helping relationships. (Students may not take both PSY 265 and 365). For psychology majors only. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Two Credits Bade Fall Semester
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3.00 Credits
The scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Topics include the self, conformity, persuasion, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction. Data collection and analysis are part of the laboratory experience. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Four Credits Inman Both Semesters
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4.00 Credits
This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of the liberating character of Base Christian Communities in Mexico, especially as that liberating character is voiced by Latinas. The course meets on campus for one week and in Mexico for two weeks. This course may be taken as a Senior Seminar under IDS 404. Four Credits Staff May Term
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