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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic terms, concepts, principles, and structures of modern political systems worldwide. Problems and issues arising from various political systems, such as democracy, communism, socialism, and totalitarianism will also be studied. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 & 9) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the basic structure and operation of the American National Government, with emphasis on the core ideas and values that underlie it. Topics will include citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, the Presidency, Congress, and Federal Courts. (Fulfills MN Transfer Curriculum Goals 5 & 9) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces major issues in world politics with emphasis on current events. Students will develop a better understanding of core political concepts to explore and analyze diverse global issues such as war and peacekeeping, international relations, human rights, environmental challenges, political economy, and international organizations. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 & 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the political dimension of the global environmental challenges facing society today. Students will examine political concepts, policies, institutions, groups, and proposed solutions addressing a range of environmental issues. Topics that may be covered include energy and water resources, air quality, human population growth, species endangerment, waste management, climate change, and agriculture. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 & 10) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the social work profession, institutions, and social welfare issues. Topics include the history and philosophical roots of social work, theories and methods used in the field, the populations served, and the ethical guidelines for effective social work practice. (Prerequisites: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This component of the Pre-Social Work Program provides the student with an opportunity to explore and enhance their educational and career objectives through practical work experiences in a social work-related setting. Students will demonstrate their knowledge learned while gaining applied first-hand experiences in the profession of social work. Prior approval and coordination of the Internship/Field Experience with the instructor is mandatory. (Prerequisite: PSWK2510) (3 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/3 OJT)
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3.00 Credits
Psychology applies to everyone's personal and workplace daily life. In this course, you will be introduced to the history of psychology, consciousness, learning theories, memory, problem-solving, intelligence, motivation, life-span development, personality, abnormal psychology and therapy. (Fulfills MnTC Goal 5 & 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
Students will explore theories of human development to understand the connections and relationships of stages of growth from conception to late adulthood. Genetics; prenatal development and birth; physical, cognitive and psychosocial development from birth through late adulthood; and dying, death, and bereavement will be examined. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 and 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines death and dying in terms of current and historical viewpoints and the effect of individual and cultural attitudes and rituals. Medicolegal movements and issues, and factors such as age, culture, spirituality, and manner of death will be investigated and how those issues shape end-of-life and grief experiences. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 and 9) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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3.00 Credits
Psychology of Human Sexuality is an overview of theories, research and contemporary issues in human sexual behavior. Topics include psychosexual development, gender roles, sexual orientation, sexual anatomy, alternate methods of reproduction, pregnancy/birth, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, sex education, sexism, love and attraction, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunctions, sex therapy, paraphilia, and sexuality through the life cycle. (Meets MnTC Goals 2 & 5) (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab)
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