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3.00 Credits
Analyzes certain areas of comparative politics selected according to student need and instructor availability. Example of topics to be explored: a comparative study of selected political subsystems, such as the legislative and executive, and problems of selected areas such as Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Pre-requisite: POLI 205 or POLI 206.
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3.00 Credits
Examines certain aspects of international relations, international organizations, and foreign policy, selected according to student interest and instructor availability. Topics might include power, peace, war, terrorism, arms control, and cross-national analysis of the foreign policies of the major powers. Pre-requisite: POLI 205 or POLI 206.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes certain political issues and thinkers selected from the broad range of political theories and political philosophies. Examples of topics to be explored include contemporary issues in behavioral theory and normative philosophy, utopian theory, the theory of the open society, and anthropological political thought. Pre-requisite: POLI 205 or POLI 206.
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4.00 Credits
An experiential learning experience that provides an opportunity to serve as an intern in a Congressional office. Students receive invaluable exposure to the inner workings of Congress, while demonstrating their professional research, analytical, and communication skills and developing professional relationships. Pre-requisite: POLI 206 or POLI 307.
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3.00 Credits
Involves an advanced study of the nature of political inquiry, covering a brief history of the discipline of political science, the philosophical problems underlying political science research, and the major conceptual approaches of contemporary political analysis. Requires a project research design with attention given to the choice of technique. Pre-requisite: POLI 295.
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3.00 Credits
Serves as the Capstone course for Political Science majors. Applies research skills learned in POLI 295 and POLI 497 towards a research project. Pre-requisite: POLI 295 & POLI 497.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the understanding of everyday human behavior through the application of scientific principles derived from research. Examines foundations of psychological adjustment and the development of maladaptive behavior. Discusses human reactions evoked by stressful and frustrating environmental events, as well as reactions to internal sources of frustration. Examines procedures of psychological assessment, change, and newer methods of enhancing adjustment.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the history, methods, major theoretical viewpoints, and concepts of scientific psychology. Provides non majors with an overview of the field of psychology; majors gain a foundation for further study. Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Enhances critical thinking and reasoning skills. Introduces the range of concepts needed to understand the process of empirical inquiry, scientific report writing, and utilization of the research literature and sources. Also teaches basic computer skills. Pre-requisite: PSYC 201.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the major theories and concepts of social psychology, focusing on such topics as person perception, attitude formation and change, conformity, aggression, cooperation and conflict, and interpersonal and intergroup relations. Evaluates psychology significance for understanding contemporary social issues and conflicts. Pre-requisite: PSYC 202.
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