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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Students will understand, analyze, and critique major theories of personality through the use of research and primary sources. Prereq: PSY 100 and PSY/SOC 220. (spring/odd-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the symptoms and causes of various types of psychological disorders. Topics will be explored from psychodynamic, cognitive, social, and behavioral perspectives. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding and comprehension of course content through course examinations and out-of-class writing assignments. Prereq: PSY 100 and PSY 220. (spring/odd-numbered years)
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4.00 Credits
Social psychology will focus on the investigation of how the embedding context of cultural and group membership impact the typical individual. Prereq: PSY 100, ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221, and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, or c/i. (spring/even-numbered years)
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3.00 Credits
Advanced directed research or study, with emphasis on experiential learning. Students are expected to critically evaluate, analyze, and synthesize selected topics through authorship of an extensive course paper requiring independent archival skills. Prereq: PSY 100 and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/ POLS/PSY/SOC 222, and c/i. (fall/spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended as a culminating experience for the social science degree. Working with a faculty advisor, the student will generate a product that demonstrates a competent, independent application of basic psychological research or program evaluation skills. Prereq: PSY 100 and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222, and c/i. (fall/spring)
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic quantitative research methods used in the Social Sciences and History. The emphasis in this course is not on the mathematics underlying quantitative design and statistics, but on understanding and using quantitative methods for research and for reasoning, thinking, and problem-solving. Areas to be covered include the relationship between theory and research methods, design, sampling, measurement, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Evaluation is based on writing assignments and class participation, as well as individual and group projects. Prereq: Gen Ed Behavioral & Social Science requirements (7-8 credits) and MATH 131, or c/i. Coreq: ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222 in same semester. (spring/Block 5)
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the qualitative methods and tools used by social and behavioral sciences to investigate individual, cultural, and social behavior. Emphasis in this course is on understanding how to select and design appropriate qualitative studies, with special attention given to research ethics-particularly when working with human subjects. Methodologies emphasized include single and comparative case studies, naturalistic observation, surveys, and discourse analysis. Evaluation is based on writing assignments and class participation, as well as individual and group projects. Prereq: Gen Ed Behavioral & Sciences requirements (7-8 credits) and MATH 131, or c/i. Coreq: ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 in same semester. (spring/Block 6)
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4.00 Credits
A comprehensive survey of the history, methodology, and major theo-ries of sociology. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of course content through written critiques and directed examinations. Lecture and small group discussions. (fall)
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4.00 Credits
There will be discussions of the major social problems including but not limited to analysis of social causes and issues of deviant behavior and juvenile delinquency. This will include stigmatized behavior and con-ditions, including the causes, effects of this stigma. Domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, and the process of criminalization of certain behavior will be included. Students will demonstrate understanding and compre-hension of course content through course examinations and out-of-class writing assignments. (spring/odd-numbered years)
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics under faculty supervision, with emphasis on experi-ential learning. Prereq: SOC 115, c/i, and c/vc. (fall/spring)
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