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3.00 Credits
Introduces the national system of government and politics. Describes, analyzes, and explains the political process of the American national government. Studies the legislative, executive and judicial branches, the operation of parties and elections, the role of law and the courts, public policy making and the formulation of diplomatic and military policy. Provides an understanding of the way behavior of Congressional members, Supreme Court justices and ordinary citizens influences formulation of government policies. Three class hours weekly. Every academic year
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3.00 Credits
Covers issues pertaining to international peace and security, economic relations, human rights, social and cultural developments, colonialism and international law. These issues are discussed in terms of their development and importance. Also considers actions of the international community in dealing with these problems. Three class hours weekly. Offered upon indication of need
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the study of public law. Covers separation and delegation of governmental powers, the federal system, powers of the national government, the judicial function and its limitations, due process and civil liberties. Three class hours weekly. Offered upon indication of need
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3.00 Credits
Recommended background: PSCI 102, CJ 111, or CJ 115. Examines the legal and criminal justice systems of different nations and cultures. Focus on the influence of historical, political and social factors on these systems. Compares other societies and the United States in perceived causes of crime and differing approaches to rehabilitation and crime prevention. Cultures representing Europe, Africa, Asia and America, (before 1500 CE), are included. Three class hours weekly. Offered upon indication of need
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3.00 Credits
Basic orientation to the psychology of human behavior. Studies the aims and methods of psychological investigation and measurement, and biological and social influences on behavior. Also focuses on learning, motivation, emotion, perception, and personality development. Three class hours weekly.
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1.00 Credits
Study of techniques to help understand, get along with, communicate with, and influence other people. Not designed as an encounter group, but includes active demonstrations as required. Characteristics of self-concept, group structure and leadership, personal perception, affiliations. One class hour weekly for 15 weeks or 3 class hours weekly for 5 weeks. Offered upon indication of need
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Basic theory and current research on sleep and dreams. Topics include sleep patterns, deprivation, disorders and dream work. Extensive class discussion of actual dream reports and interpretations. One class hour weekly for 15 weeks or 3 class hours weekly for 5 weeks.
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1.00 Credits
Theory, research, practice of hypnosis, self-hypnosis, meditation. Includes similarities, differences, use for personal growth, methods, potential benefits and abuses. 1 class hour weekly for 15 weeks or 3 class hours weekly for 5 weeks. Alternate academic years
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 101. Basic social psychology concepts in contemporary theoretical orientations and related research findings. Covers motivation, personality, attitude formation and change, leadership, group dynamics, roles, social norms, audiences, collective behavior. Three class hours weekly. Offered upon indication of need
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 101. Basic orientation to the psychology of personality. Examines major theories including psychoanalytic, behavior, humanistic, phenomenological and others. Explores certain general issues such as achievement, motivation, psychopathology, sexual adjustment, and personal religious orientation. Three class hours weekly. Alternate academic years
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