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4.50 Credits
This course is an introduction to American national government including a study of the structural function of the political system and the elements of constitutionalism, republicanism and federalism. The party system and an analysis of the US Constitution are included. It is a descriptive, institutional approach with considerable attention to the policy making process. Prerequisites ollege level reading skills recommended. Course is offered On-line
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4.50 Credits
This course focuses on some of the great issues that confront policy makers and citizens of the United States. The framework for study is the United States Constitution. Topics covered include: Executive Privilege/Delegation of Powers, War Power and Covert Action, Nomination, Election, and Succession of the President, Criminal Justice and a Defendant's Right to a Fair Trial, Crime and Insanity, Crime and Punishments, Campaign Spending, National Security and Freedom of the Press, School Prayer, Gun Control, Right to Assemble, Right to Live, Right to Die, Immigration Reform, Affirmative Action and Federalism. Prerequisites ollege level reading skills recommended. Course is offered On-line
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4.50 Credits
This course examines through reading, discussion and media the social and political issues relevant to the 21st Century. The overall theme of the course is globalization and global understanding. Discussion includes the following topics: peacemaking and nonviolence, women and world order, education, hunger and food distribution, ecological balance, international law and organization, human rights and social justice, world political economy and economic justice, militarism and the arms race, religious perspectives on justice and peace, and culture, community values and change. Prerequisites ollege level reading skills recommended. Course is offered On-line
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3.00 Credits
This course permits instruction in special content areas not included in other political science courses. Prerequisites Instructor approval
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4.50 Credits
This course provides a survey of major themes of psychology and explores applications for daily living. Topics include: adult development, personal problem solving and motivation, anger management, parenting, stress management, and intimacy issues. PSYC 1000 is highly recommended for vocational technical careers.
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4.50 Credits
The student learns a broad overview of the general field, fundamental principles and methods of psychology. This course is designed to be a transferable course. Main topics include physiological psychology, learning, memory, human growth and development, personality, motivation and emotion, social psychology, abnormal behavior and therapeutic approaches. Prerequisites eading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended. Course is offered On-line and as a Hybrid
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4.50 Credits
This course introduces the student to effective parenting skills and strategies for solving family problems. Emphasis is placed on parent-child relations, developmental milestones, family systems theory, family communication, family composition and issues related to abuse and neglect. Parenting challenges such as single-parenthood, divorce, custody issues, stepfamily systems and conflict management are explored. Timely topics such as same sex parenting, inter-racial families and families faced with natural disasters, war on terrorism will be discussed. Course is offered On-line
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4.50 Credits
This course examines current cognitive theories utilized in the field of education. It makes an in-depth study of the stage theories and their application to experiential and developmental environments. As stages of environment are studied, implications for adaptation in the educational classroom setting are learned. The student also gains experience in assessing cognitive levels, reporting such findings, and planning curriculum to enhance development. Prerequisites PSYC 1120 or ECED 1110 and ECED 1120
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4.50 Credits
The student is exposed to the history and various theoretical approaches to the study of learning and behavior modification. The student has opportunities to learn applied behavior modification techniques including observing and recording behavior and formulating and writing behavioral objectives. This course also includes an examination of motivation, attitude formation and cognitive intervention approaches. Prerequisites eading assessment and college-level reading skills are recommended. Course is offered On-line
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4.50 Credits
This course is a survey of the topic of human sexuality. The student is presented with materials concerning the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural facets of sexual behavior. Cross-listed as SOCI 2150. Prerequisites PSYC 1010 or SOCI 1010 Course is offered On-line
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