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Course Criteria
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Student will explore careers in political science through partnership with a sponsoring organization, putting into practice skills learned in political science courses. Students must complete 45 hours per credit on the job, additional academic work, and meet with a faculty member. Students may earn 2 to 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as elements of national government and criminal justice. Addresses equal protection, due process, First Amendment, search and seizure, rights of the accused, rights of prisoners, presidential authority, and historic Supreme Court cases. Course includes debates and mock trials.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction of the major concepts, developmental theories, modern-day explanatory systems, and research related to human development through the lifespan from the prenatal period to the end of life. An overview of both typical and atypical developmental processes are presented following the biopsychosocial model for each of life's stages. A basic understanding of transitions and adaptations across the lifespan and the associated factors are explored within a healthcare setting.
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3.00 Credits
Psychology in Modern Life is designed to translate psychology into applications to everyday life. Examples of life situations addressed include topics such as stress management, health behaviors, behavior in groups, interpersonal relationships and psychological health. The course has an empirical focus, which means that we will apply data collected via the scientific method to matters of living, and develop critical thinking skills in order to evaluate claims about healthy living made by sources from within and outside the psychological community.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces historical and socio-cultural forces which shape our understanding of death and dying. The changing nature of the dying patient, critical issues in end-of-life care, ceremonies and rites enacted at the time of death, legal considerations, bereavement, grief and mourning are introduced with a lifespan and cross-cultural perspective.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial areas of development from conception through adolescence. Relevant theories, research, methods and issues are addressed. An interactionist approach regarding the influence of both heredity and environment is emphasized.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It prepares students for pursuing more advanced coursework in Psychology and provides a basic understanding of Psychology for those entering other fields. The course introduces the questions, methods, findings, and limitations of the Psychology discipline.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an exploration of gender as both a central and intersectional organizing feature of human behavior. We will examine various theoretical models of gender development from a psychological perspective.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of a special topic in psychology, intended for all students. Prereq: Topic-dependent.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces statistical analysis and research designs used in the behavioral sciences. In it, students use statistical software (e.g., SPSS) to conduct descriptive and inferential data analyses. They choose and apply statistical procedures to help answer psychological and behavioral scientific research questions, and gain an introduction to commonly used research methods. In order to see how statistical methods and findings are reported in behavioral science research, students read, interpret, evaluate, and write APA-style Results sections.
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