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  • PSC 3800: On Leaders and Leadership

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3 (3 + 0) There are questions about leaders and leadership that have emerged in a variety of contexts throughout the human experience. This course examines those questions by focusing, first, on the general issues connected to leaders and leadership, and, then, by analyzing the role of leaders and the operation of leadership in the organized political world. Such a comparison highlights the similarities and the differences that exist between broad concepts of leadership and the actual practice and meaning of leadership in politics.
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  • PSC 3910: African Politics and Government

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: AAS 1130, AAS 2300, or Permission of instructor This course will survey present-day political systems in Africa and examine factors, internal and external, that have contributed to their emergence. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: PSC or AAS. (AAS 3910)
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  • PSC 4020: Special Studies

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: PSC 1010 and PSC 1020, and satisfaction of all Level I and II General Studies course requirements, and Senior standing This course is an in-depth examination of a selected subject within the overall field of political science. It provides students with an opportunity to delve into a subject that the instructor has a special interest or knowledge, but is not specifically covered in any of the existing courses. Course content will vary and may be variable depending on subject. The course may be repeated for credit as the subject matter changes. (Senior Experience)
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  • PSC 4100: Legislative Internship

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    39884 (0 + 9-36) Prerequisite: Permission of Political Science Department Students are placed in legislative (state or national) staff positions or in campaign offices according to their own interests and goals The number of credits earned varies according to the amount of time on the job, e.g., a work load of 20 hours per week would earn six credits. Students must contact the Political Science department before enrolling for internship.
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  • PSC 4120: Government Agency Internship

    12.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3-12 (0 + 9-36) Prerequisite: permission of Political Science Department Corequisite: PHY 4620 or PHY 4721 or permission of instructor Students are placed in government (state or national) agency internships according to their own interests and goals. The number of credits earned varies according to the amount of time on the job, e.g., a workload of 20 hours per week would earn six credits. Students must contact the Political Science department before enrolling for internship.
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  • PSY 1001: Introductory Psychology

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on the reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests This course presents basic concepts, principles, and methods involved in the scientific study and understanding of human behavior. Attention is given to organic bases of human and other animal behavior with emphasis on perception, learning, motivation, maturation, physical and social adaptation, experimental techniques, individuality and personality, conflict and stress, adjustment and mental health, social behavior, and developmental processes. This course is required course for all psychology majors and minors. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences) (GT-SS3) (HON 1001)
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  • PSY 1800: Developmental Educational Psychology

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on the reading, writing and mathematics preassessment placement tests The course focuses on how developmental and educational psychology can be used to better understand how to teach children. Emphasis is placed on milestones of child development (physical, social-emotional, cognitive and psycholinguistic) birth to adolescence, and the influence of the family, peers, and school on development during the preschool and elementary school years. Special emphasis is placed on cognitive development and learning and the specific cognitive requirements of formal instruction in schools. Students study the major psychological theories of learning and instruction. Research based approaches to effective teaching and how to set age and developmentally appropriate expectations for children are a primary focus. The role of assessment in the learning process and a number of assessment techniques are discussed from a psychological vantage point. Observations of children and of the learning/teaching process in classrooms are a required part of the class and provide experience in the application of course concepts. Restrictions: Course restricted to teacher licensure students in early childhood and elementary education only. Students may not substitute PSY 2110 for PSY 1800. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 1800 and PSY 2110. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)
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  • PSY 2110: Educational Psychology

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: PSY 1001 or Permission of the instructor This course involves application and examination of various principles of psychology to learning and teaching. There is an examination of effective modes as they apply to classroom management and application of new communications as they may affect the classroom. There is an emphasis on development, birth to adulthood.
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  • PSY 2150: Cross-Cultural Psychology

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: PSY 1001, satisfaction of English 1020 and Level I Communication course requirement This course will critically examine major concepts, theories, models, and research in psychology across cultures. New directions and foci across cultures will be explored and applied to personal development.
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  • PSY 2160: Personality and Adjustment

    5.00 Credits
    Metropolitan State University of Denver

    3 (3 + 0) Prerequisite: PSY 1001, satisfaction of the Level I Mathematics course requirement, and either ENG 1010 or the Level I Communication course requirement The course presents application of principles of psychology to assist individuals in understanding factors that influence personality development and provides knowledge useful for personal improvements and adjustments as well as for social and professional relationships. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences) (GT-SS3)
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