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1.00 Credits
POLS 293 is an individual, student-structured course that examines a selected topic in political science through intensive reading or research. The independent study elective permits a student to pursue his/her interest within the context of a faculty-guided program.
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1.00 Credits
POLS 299 allows students to examine, in detail, selected topics of interest in political science.
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5.00 Credits
This introductory course provides an overview of the origins, growth, content and applications of psychology, including the application of the scientific method to the following topics: research methodology; beginning statistics; theories of physical, cognitive, moral and emotional development; sensation; perception; learning; motivation; intelligence; memory; personality; coping processes; abnormality; adjustment; and the individual in small groups and a pluralistic society.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines psychological factors that influence individual growth, development and behavior. Current theoretical approaches to understanding and achieving self-awareness, application of conditioning and motivation techniques to behavior modification, group dynamics, methods of self-help, and methods of improving interpersonal communications and relationships are investigated.
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5.00 Credits
This course offers students interested in becoming teachers an opportunity to consider practical, education-related applications of basic introductory psychology concepts. Teaching and learning topics include effective teaching skills; classroom management; the cognitive, social, and emotional development of learners; learner diversity; teacher- and student-centered instructional approaches; assessment of student learning; learning theories; creating optimal learning environments; student motivation; and the technology revolution in education. Methods may include interactive small group work, team presentations, educator communication skill building exercises, and computer lab experiences, including beginning training to use educational databases and Microsoft PowerPoint software. A distance-learning (DL) version of Educational Psychology is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
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5.00 Credits
Psychology of Personality is an exploration of major personality theories (trait, biological, psychodynamic, humanistic, socio-cultural, behavioristic, social learning, and cognitive). It includes examination of the structure, dynamics, development, and assessment of personality and related psychological processes..
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5.00 Credits
Abnormal Psychology presents the basic concepts of abnormalities as defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). The course focuses on classification schemes of diagnoses and looks at descriptive terms and symptoms. Research, major perspectives and myths in the field of mental health are examined. A distance-learning (DL) version of Abnormal Psychology is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
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4.00 Credits
This course surveys developmental change from conception to death. The following stages of human growth and development are covered: conception and prenatal growth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, old age, and death. This course focuses on physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. A distance-learning (DL) version of Human Growth and Development through the Life Span is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail account, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
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5.00 Credits
This course is an introductory course that offers teachers, teaching assistants and students interested in becoming teachers an opportunity to study both the characteristics of children with special needs and the educational practices and programs that work to meet these learners’ needs in inclusive settings. Course topics include causes, prevalence and assessment of specific exceptionalities; historic and current theories, issues, trends, legal rights and responsibilities in special education; student placement and service options; teaching strategies, modifications and accommodations; classroom organization and management; and professional and home-school collaboration for lifelong learning.
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5.00 Credits
This course examines human development from puberty to young adulthood from a variety of perspectives. The course emphasizes the physical, cognitive, moral, identity and career development of adolescents in contemporary society. Although the emphasis is on major theories of development and the normal development sequence, problems arising at this stage, and means of dealing with these problems, will be addressed. Topics to be covered include education, academic performance and cognitive development; variations in physical and sexual maturation; social, emotional and moral development; parent-child relationships; identity and self-image; work and leisure behavior; and transition to adulthood and independence. A distance-learning (DL) version of Adolescent Psychology is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail account, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
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