2020-2021 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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100-299 - Lower division undergraduate |
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300-499 - Upper division undergraduate |
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500-699 - Graduate |
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700-799 - Doctoral |
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PSCI 296 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 297 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 297H - Special Studies
Credits: Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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PSCI 298 - Seminar in Political Science
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 299 - Internship
Credits: One (1) to Twelve (12)
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 305 - Globalization Toward Sustainability
Credits: 3
This course aims to answer five board theoretical questions: First, what is globalization and sustainability. Second, how do we account for the various institutions, economies, and inequalities of the world? Third, what is the relationship between technology, sustainability, and integrity? Fourth, what role does government institutions play in implementing social and economic outcome? Lastly, why have counter-movements developed in response to globalization and sustainability? The course material seeks to expand your understanding of the evolution of international relations and economic development. This course will provide you will a basic understanding of new democratic movements, debates on climate change, green technology, agricultural globalization, and global crises. The course assignments are aimed at assessing course outcomes. While, overall course participation will develop intellectual and practical skills, including analysis, critical and creative thinking, information and technological literacy, written and oral communication, and teamwork.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 308 - Comparative Politics
Credits: Three (3)
This course studies several Western, Communist/former Communist, and Third World political systems using comparative analysis.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 310 - Political Ideologies
Credits: Three (3)
This course surveys the major political ideologies in the United States and worldwide, including liberalism, conservatism, the far left, and the far right.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: PSCI-110
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PSCI 313 - Conspiracy Theories and Politics
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the role of Conspiracy Theories in American society. We will explore how Conspiracy Theories are developed, as well as the attitudes and behaviors that occur as a result of their existence. The course will investigate political trust and why it is important in a democratic system. Students will have the opportunity to expand their media literacy and explore the various perspectives dominating many popular Conspiracy Theories. Students will also be given the opportunity to investigate a social or political Conspiracy Theory that is not covered in the course materials. This course is designed to improve critical thinking, expand scholarly research skills, and encourage political and social discourse.
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PSCI 315 - Congress and the Legislative Process
Credits: Three (3)
This course studies the political bases,
structures, and functions of Congress. It
examines Congress’s interaction in political
leadership and policy making, both internally and
with other branches of the Federal government.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 317 - American Constitutional Law
Credits: Three (3)
This course studies development of constitutional law from the beginning of the Republic to the Rehnquist Court.
Note: It fulfills the Missouri state requirement.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 319 - Civil Liberties/Rights
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines modern civil rights and civil liberties issues, including freedom of expression, due process, right to privacy, affirmative action, and womens constitutional issues.
Note: It fulfills the Missouri state requirement.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 320 - Music and Political Resistance
Credits: 3
This class offers an interdisciplinary overview of the relationship between music, culture, and political resistance. This course explores how music is often use to provide a voice to underrepresented populations and as tool to reject social norms. Additionally, the course will examine the complexities concerning opposition to socially accepted norms and the “deviant label”. Special attention is given to oppositional consciousness, collective action, alliances, technology, cultural significance, politics, gender, and protest.
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PSCI 335 - Mass Media, Politics, and Fear
Credits: 3
This class offers an interdisciplinary overview of the relationship between mass media, public perceptions, and American politics. This course explores how the media influences public perceptions about politics and social issues. Often these perceptions turn into fear and have a great impact on political participation and social change. Additionally, the course will explore the unique relationship between the media and individuals from underrepresented populations. Special attention is given to mass media theories, stereotypes, accountability, technology, cultural significance, and politics.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: COMM-335
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PSCI 340 - Current Issues in Public Policy
Credits: Three (3)
This class offers an interdisciplinary overview of the current issues facing public policy in America. This course explores the various views on policy decision making and its relationship with economic growth, citizen satisfaction, safety, and quality of life. Special attention is given to federal and state relations, economics, law, cultural significance, employment, politics, conflict resolution and mistrust in government.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 341 - Public Policy and Science
Credits: Three (3)
Course includes the investigation of the Public Policy issues in areas such as pollution, stem cell research, alternative energy sources, and other important science policies affecting our citizenry. Focus is on non-political, science based policy decisions and the resulting outcomes.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 342 - Terrorism And Public Policy
Credits: Three (3)
Course comparatively examines specific national public policy issues related to international terrorism. Objective is to assist the student toward understanding what American public policy is in regards to terrorism, who the “actors” are, and what options policymakers have for fighting terrorism. Focuses on the impact of policy changes to include the changes in how we prioritize values of our nation (i.e. individual freedom and the Patriot Act), immigration, taxes, security at airports and borders, government reorganization, and other related policy issues.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 343 - Health Systems Public Policy
Credits: Three (3)
Course focuses on the Public Policy programs affecting health systems. Includes evaluating state and national programs; actors to include the legal and medical professions, lobbyists, not-for-profit groups, etc; in-depth analysis and evaluation of MEDICAID and MEDICARE; and other health related issues within Public Policy.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 344 - The Policy Process
Credits: Three (3)
This is an advanced course focusing on how public policy is developed. It examines the interactions between the Actors, as well as providing more analysis of the “behind the scenes” of making laws and policies to include secondary and hidden agendas of the Actors. Problem definition, policy formation, and the official policy results will be explored in depth.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 345 - Urban Politics
Credits: 3
This course offers an interdisciplinary overview of the relationship between local politics, urban development, and policy. This course explores how classic urban theory has been applied to recent trends in urban development and politics in America. In this course we will explore the complexities associated with the success and failures of urban renewal and development. Additionally, the course will examine the role of race, income, and education in changing patterns in the development of American cities. Special attention is given to public opinion, fear, race, class, media, Elite theory, and cost and benefit analysis.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 371 - The Crescent & The Globe: Histories of Islam & The Middle East
Credits: Three (3)
What do we mean by the “middle east”? How can we understand the history of a region that fostered humanity’s first written laws and urban settlements, yet now according to some is the epicenter of a “clash of civilizations”? This class will explore these and other questions about the history and governments of the Middle East, from Hammurabi to Mehmed the Conqueror to the rise of Daesh (ISIS). The course is divided into three broad chronological units. The first explores the middle east before Islam, the subsequent expansion of Muslim societies under the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates, and the changes wrought by Mongol invasions in the 13th century. The second unit examines the rise and dominance of the Ottoman Empire, and the kinds of cross-cultural exchanges which occurred between the peoples of the Middle East and other regions during the early modern period. The final section interrogates the legacy of European incursions in the region, beginning with the French and British in Egypt, through both world wars and the present conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Mediterranean.[P,M;N;C,I]
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: HIST-371
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PSCI 372 - From Samurai to Siam Qian: East Asian Peoples, Politics, & Cultures
Credits: Three (3)
If you watched the grand scope of human history unfold from a seat on the moon, the enduring contributions, and longevity of the institutions, of East Asia would be strikingly apparent. From China’s “5,000” years of civilization to the rise and fall of Japan’s empires, this course investigates the development of East Asia from approximately 1500 to the modern period. While the course primarily centers on Japan and China, students will spend some time exploring the relationships these regions fostered with Korea, Vietnam, and Central Asia.[M; N; I]
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: HIST-372
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PSCI 373 - Africa and the World
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores the history of Africa and the continent’s broader economic, social, and political impact on the rest of the globe from 1500 to the present. The course begins with a broad investigation of the pre-colonial Africa, exploring the rich political, linguistic and cultural traditions which characterized the continent before the arrival of Europeans. Students will the assess the impact of western colonization and slavery on African societies, from the early modern period through the beginnings of independence movements at the beginning of the twentieth century. The course then turns to an analysis of African self-determination, assessing the many challenges faced by new African nation states in a post-colonial world. Finally, students will take a critical approach to understanding the role of African societies in our present global age, paying particular attention to the impact capitalism continues to have on Africa and on the identities, politics, and cultures of those who inhabit the world’s second-largest continent. [M; N; C, I]
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: HIST-373
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PSCI 374 - Conquest, Resistance, Independence: Latin America History, Politics, and Cultures
Credits: Three (3)
This course will introduce students to the central debates about Latin American history, politics and culture from 1491 to the present. Beginning in the pre-colonial period, the course explores the rich social, religious, and political traditions of Latin America before the arrival of Europeans. Students will then assess the impact of European conquistadores and immigrants on native populations and their institutions. Students will investigate indigenous resistance to, or in certain cases hybridization with, Old World peoples and their cultures through the colonial period. The course will then explore attempts at national self-determination and independence among the peoples of Latin America. Finally, students will investigate the legacies of colonialism, capitalism, and immigration in modern Latin America using a diverse array of primary sources such as personal accounts, newsprint and film to gauge the many meanings of Latin America in our increasingly globalized world.[M; N; C, I]
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: HIST-374
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PSCI 387H - National Security and Terrorism
Credits: 4
This seminar examines the central challenges to U.S. national security by considering current, historical and theoretical readings and case studies. Students will apply their learning through a series of simulations and role plays where they will be expected to address a variety of national security issues in a realistic manner. Throughout this seminar, students will be tasked with analyzing challenges, assessing policies, and identifying alternative strategies for protecting and advancing national security in the US and abroad.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 388 - Russia: Proletariat to Putin
Credits: Three (3)
This course will explore the history of Russia from the early imperial expansion to Putin’s government today. Students will explore such themes and topics as: the modernization of Russia under imperial control & the Great Reforms, the 1917 revolution, Stalin’s “Revolution from Above,” soviet socialism, the experience of minority groups in imperial Russia, the USSR, and modern Russia. Students will consider the long-term, global effects of Russia’s many revolutions, as well as assess it’s power and influence on other governments today.[N; M; I]
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: HIST-388
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PSCI 395 - Model United Nations
Credits: Three (3)
This course consists of a study of the politics and constitutions of selected international organizations. Students will acquire advanced practical training as public speakers and rhetors, and refine their skills in parliamentary procedure, issue advocacy, persuasion, argumentation, and consensus building. Students may repeat the course for credit.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: COMM-395
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PSCI 397 - Special Studies
Credits: Three (3)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 402 - Advanced International Relations
Credits: Three (3)
This course is a deep application and synthesis of international relations concepts and theories to international problems. Students will examine the primary literature and topics that have the attention of the professionals in the field, and deepen their applied knowledge of world politics through online simulation.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 405 - International and Domestic Terrorism
Credits: Three (3)
This course surveys perspectives pertaining to teh the etiology of terrorism at both the domestic and international level. Study of the various tactics used by identified terrorist groups is explored. In addition, the techniques of counterterrorism are assessed.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: CRIM-405, SOC-405
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PSCI 496 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 497 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 498 - Seminar
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSCI 499 - Internship
Credits: One (1) to Nine (9)
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
An introductory survey of psychology. Psychology as a field is very broad, and we will be examining most of the major sub-areas that comprise psychology, including the development of psychology as a science, learning and memory, biological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception, human development, motivation and emotions, cognition, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and understanding the scientific methods used in the discipline.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSYC 105 - Introduction to Leadership
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores the nature of leadership from a multidisciplinary perspective. Emphasis is placed on helping students gain a better understanding of what makes for good leadership. Students will study classic and contemporary leadership theories, and then explore options to develop their personal leadership potential.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-105
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PSYC 202H - Psyc Honors: Thinking Like a Social Scientist
Credits: Four (4)
This seminar course introduces students to the research methods and principles of psychological science. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and understanding the scientific methods used in the social sciences.
Note: This course fulfills the requirement of PSYC 101.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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PSYC 210 - Careers in Social Science
Credits: One
This course provides students with career information within the broad field of the social sciences (psychology, sociology, organizational leadership, etc). Students will develop a career plan by being given guidance on how to research occupations, apply to graduate programs and internships, create personal statements, develop a resume, and find jobs using their chosen degree within the social sciences.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: SOC 210
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PSYC 220 - Infant and Toddler Development
Credits: 3
This course will explore human development from conception through age 3. Students will explore how young children develop physically, cognitively, and socially to gain the ability to reason, speak, and form relationships. Students will also become familiar with theories and research relevant to the study and practices related to infant and child development.
Cross-listed: HDFS-220
Prerequisite: PSYC-254
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PSYC 228 - Introduction to Positive Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
Positive Psychology is an emerging field that involves the study of satisfaction among workers, policies that result in the strongest civic engagement, and how people’s lives can be most worth living. Positive Psychology focuses on building factors such as resilience, coping skills, protective factors, and strengths so that people may not just face and manage the problems of life but flourish and thrive. This course will involve an exploration of positive emotion, meaning and purpose, positive relationships, and positive accomplishments. Students will also learn about factors that influence levels of happiness, and strategies to increase well-being, life satisfaction, and longevity.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: HEPR-228
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PSYC 230 - Psychology of Design: Why People Tweet, Play Games, and Have Favorite Colors
Credits: 3
This course explores the psychological theories and principles that influence the discipline/industry of design. Color, consumer and social behavior, games, gambling, story, decision making are a few areas of study of as students seek to discover why we tweet, buy products, play games, and have favorite colors.
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PSYC 254 - Human Development through the Lifespan
Credits: Three (3)
A knowledge of normal growth and development is essential to professional practice in many disciplines. This course explores the process of human development, particularly in Western cultures. A holistic life-span approach is used to promote an understanding of the biophysical, cognitive, affective, social, and spiritual functioning of healthy individuals.
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSYC 260 - Crisis Intrvention
Credits: Three (3)
This course is an essential foundation for people who anticipate or are presently working with individuals in crisis situations such as suicide, rape, spouse abuse, death and addictions. The course focuses on theory and practical application of crisis intervention techniques.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 296 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
General Education Area: Social Science
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PSYC 297 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 298 - Research Assistant I
Credits: 0-3
This course is designed to expose first or second year students to psychological research by working closely with a faculty member on an existing research project. Tasks are dependent on prior coursework and may include but are not limited to the following: conducting literature searches, scheduling and testing participants, and development of experimental stimuli. Students are expected to attend 1 lab meeting each week and actively work on course tasks for 3 hours per week, per credit.
Note: Consent of Instructor
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PSYC 303 - Interpersonal Relationships
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the initiation, development, and dissolution of committed relationships with same- or opposite-sex partners within familial, cultural, and societal contexts. Trends in marriage, cohabitation, re-marriage, and other alternative relationship forms and the impact to all members of family systems are also examined.
Cross-listed: HDFS-303
Prerequisite: PSYC-101
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PSYC 310 - Psychology of Stress and Health
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in promoting health and preventing illness. You will learn an overview of psychological research methods, theories, and principles for stress management that can be applied to enhance approaches for promoting health. Topics include but are not limited to factors underlying health habits and lifestyles, methods to enhance health behavior and prevent illness, and stress management.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 311 - Child Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores child development from birth through late childhood. Topics span biological, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and moral development. The interaction of nature and nurture (genes and environment) is emphasized, including the effects of different social and cultural contexts on children’s development, and implications for parenting decisions and educational practices.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 314 - Adolescent Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores development during adolescence and emerging adulthood. Topics span biological, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and moral development. The interaction of nature and nurture (genes and environment) is emphasized, including the effects of different social and cultural contexts on adolescent development, and implications for parenting decisions and educational practices.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 320 - Personality
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores major personality theories including Freudian, neo-Freudian, behaviorism, humanism, and contemporary theories of personality as well as empirically based applications.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 321 - Abnormal Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course covers the domains of psychopathology as it is represented in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students will examine the nature, course, symptoms, consequences, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Current empirically-based treatments and evidenced-based practices will be reviewed.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 322 - Child Abnormal Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course covers the domains of child psychopathology as it is represented in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students will examine the nature, course, symptoms, consequences, and treatment of abnormal behavior in children. Current empirically-based treatments and evidenced-based practices for specific treatment of children will be reviewed.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H, and PSYC-321; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 325 - Social Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, relate to one another, and ultimately create meaning. It involves understanding how people affect, and are affected by, others around them. This course introduces you to the theory, empirical findings, and research methods of social psychology. You will develop the ability to analyze social situations that you encounter in your everyday lives through the application of theory and methods in social psychology.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: SOC-325
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H
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PSYC 326 - Criminal Behavior
Credits: Three
The purpose of this course is to understand the dynamics of criminal behavior. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the course will explore the major sociological, criminological, and psychological theories attempting to explain criminal activity.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: CRIM/SOC- 326
Prerequisite: SOC-101, SOC-202H, PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, or CRIM-102
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PSYC 328 - Mental Health and Society
Credits: Three (3)
This course addresses mental illness and its impact on various institutions of society.The definitions and symptoms of mental illnesses will be presented.The focus will be on how mental illness impacts societal institutions, including criminal justice, occupational, educational, and others.Particular emphasis is placed on problems and limitations in the mental health system and how society is adversely affected by those problems.The course objective is to learn a realistic appraisal of mental illnesses and effective philosophies and methodologies to begin correcting problems related to mental illness in society.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: SOC-328
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 330 - Human Sexuality
Credits: Three (3)
This course surveys the social, biological, and psychological aspects of human sexual behavior. Scientific research related to sexual anatomy, arousal, gender, and life span sexual behavior will be explored. Topics may also include but are not limited to sexual orientation, cultural variations in attraction and love, and sexual morality.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: SOC/WGS-330
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 340 - Social Aspects of the Aged
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the problems and issues relevant to America’s elderly population, focusing on financial concerns, public policy, health and institutionalization.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: SOC-340
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 351 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores the discipline of industrial and organizational psychology, the scientific study of psychology applied to work. Topics include but are not limited to selection, recruitment, psychological assessment, performance management, learning and development, organization assessment, organization attitudes and behavior, and workplace psychological health.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-351
Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H
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PSYC 352 - Counseling
Credits: Three (3)
This course presents an overview of the major counseling theories and techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on the key concepts of each theory, the role of the therapist/clinician, therapeutic goals, and the principal techniques that follow from each theory. Cultural, legal, and ethical issues facing counselors are addressed as well as strategies for employing basic counseling skills.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 358 - Psychological Tests and Measurement
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores the application of principles underlying the theory, interpretation, and administration of psychological tests, including tests of intelligence, achievement, personality, and ability. Students will learn how theories, principles, and concepts are applied in educational, clinical, and employment settings, and will compute and interpret basic psychometric statistics.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H and SOSC-341; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 365 - Multicultural Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course is intended to introduce and familiarize students with the concept of multicultural psychology. The course will address issues of human diversity theory and research that are emphasized by the American Psychological Association, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and SES. The course will also encompass issues related to identity, oppression, bias, acculturation, and workplace diversity, as well as research methodologies utilized to promote greater understanding.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 370 - Forensic Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course will provide students with information on the various activities and roles forensic psychologists and other mental health professionals play both in the field of psychology and the legal system. The course covers forensic topics including: serial killers, sex offenders, terrorism, the insanity defense, the etiology of aggression, and the treatment of offenders reintegrating into society post offense. Additional topics may include: violence risk threat assessment, child abuse/neglect, polygraph examinations, mental health law, and false confessions.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 374 - Social Conflict and Negotiation
Credits: Three (3)
This course will explore social science theory and practice as it relates to social conflict and negotiation in a variety of situations. Students will gain an understanding of the theoretical frameworks for social conflict and negotiation, and learn to apply theory to not only minimize the dysfunctions of conflict but also facilitate the constructive functions of conflict in their everyday lives.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-374
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, SOC-202H
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PSYC 385 - Evolutionary Psychology
Credits: Three
This course explores how biological evolution relates to human psychology. Students will learn how evolutionary principles apply to psychological theory and research, covering topics that include romantic relationships, family relationships (including parenting and sibling dynamics), friendship and cooperation, judgment and decision making, clinical pathology, and religious belief.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC-202H
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PSYC 397 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptons at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 401 - History and Systems of Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course will explore major theoretical systems of psychology. Emphasis will be on Philosophy and science backgrounds of psychology and integration of recent trends. Development of theories and causes of events in academic and applied psychology will also be explored.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 420 - Psychology of Women
Credits: Three (3)
This course provides an opportunity to apply critical thinking and principles of feminist psychology to evaluating psychological theories and research in the areas of psychological development and functioning of women.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: WGS-420
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 421 - Psychology of Learning
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on the theoretical and applied perspectives of learning. Students will explore theories and applications of Pavlovian and operant conditioning, observational learning, and social cognitive theory.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 435 - Human Cognition
Credits: Three (3)
This course covers the fundamentals of human cognition including processes such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem solving, and decision-making. The course will begin with a general discussion of cognition and its neural bases. The course will be divided into three sections: a) cognitive neuroscience, perception, and attention, b) theories of memory and knowledge representation, c) language, problem solving, and decision-making.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 440 - Sensation and Perception
Credits: Three (3)
This course is an introduction to sensation and perception. Each of the major sensory systems will be covered focusing on anatomy, physiology, and the neural responses stimuli produce. We will also focus on perception and how we ultimately make sense out of raw stimuli such as light, sound, or pressure waves.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 441 - Advanced Applied Statistics
Credits: Three (3)
This course builds upon material introduced in SOSC 341, Understanding Statistical Inference. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are covered in this course, as are multivariate methods. In most research, multiple variables are examined simultaneously. The overall goal is to become proficient using statistical software to conduct various analyses and accurately interpret both the data and the results.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: SOSC-341
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PSYC 451 - Biological Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course surveys the connection between biological systems and human behavior. Topics range from sleep and dreams to drugs, stress and health, memory, emotion, and psychological disorders. Primary attention is given to different parts of the brain, neurotransmitters, hormones, etc. Emphasis is given to the interaction of nature and nurture, neural flexibility (neuroplasticity), and prospects for individual change.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 454 - Cognitive Development
Credits: Three (3)
Cognitive development is an upper division elective for psychology majors examining the course of biological, psychological and social emotional development in humans. The course will focus on early development and the systems of attachment, memory, emotions and states of mind. Development will be discussed in terms of the implications of early relationships on the developing mind.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H, and PSYC-254; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 455 - Personnel Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the application of psychological research and theory to effective human resource management in organizations. Particular emphasis is given to recruitment, selection, performance management, learning and development, and the social and legal context of personnel psychology.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-455
Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H, Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 460 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
The field of Sport and Exercise Psychology is primarily concerned with the study of psychological factors and skills that impact sport performance and exercise participation. The psychological foundations of physical activity, the mental aspects of sports, the theoretical basis of mental training processes and competition, and basic issues in performance psychology are reviewed.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 461 - Applied Sport Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
Applied Sport Psychology involves the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and the practice of mental skills, reflection on one’s own mental skills, critique of mental skills assessment and mental skills utility, and the preliminary development of a performance enhancement program. This course examines the psychological foundations of physical activity, the mental aspects of sports, the theoretical basis of mental training processes and competition, and basic issues in performance psychology. Psychological tools as they apply to coaching effectiveness and exercise psychology will also be examined.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 472 - Understanding Organizational Behavior
Credits: Three (3)
Organizational behavior is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave in and around organizations. It is an interdisciplinary field of study that integrates knowledge from psychology, sociology, and organizational sciences. The purpose of this course is to examine the foundational theories in organizational behavior and their application for the purpose of improving organization effectiveness and individual well-being.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-472, SOC-472
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 473 - Group Dynamics
Credits: Three (3)
This course focuses on the scientific study of sociological and psychological processes in groups. We will explore the theoretical explanations for group processes and the practical application of theory into groups. Topics include but are not limited to theoretical perspectives in group dynamics, group formation and development, structure of groups, group processes, and team effectiveness.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-473, SOC-473
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 475 - Psychology of Trauma
Credits: Three (3)
This psychology of trauma course explores the nature and dynamics of trauma and healing and the range of posttraumatic reactions. Particular focus is placed on understanding the difficulties people face in response to life-threatening situations (e.g., abuse, natural disaster, genocide, war, human trafficking).
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 477 - Police Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores psychological principles as applied to aspects of police officer’s career. Some of the topics to be examined are: the unique psychological stresses of police work, the effects of that stress on both the officer and his or her family; identification and management of the problem police officer; psychology of crowds; riots and their effective control; and the application of psychological principles to detective work. The interpersonal dynamics of the police with civilian complainants, victims, and violent, aggressive individuals will also be covered
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: CRIM-477
Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC 202H; and CRIM 102
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PSYC 489 - Research Assistant II
Credits: 0-3
This course is designed to directly involve upper level students (juniors and seniors) in psychological research by working closely with a faculty member on a research project. Tasks are dependent on prior coursework and may include but are not limited to the following: conducting literature searches, testing participants, creation of experimental stimuli and experiments, data analysis, and report preparation. Students are expected to attend 1 lab meeting each week and actively work on course tasks for 3 hours per week, per credit.
Note: Consent of Instructor
Prerequisite: SOSC 242 or SOSC 244; SOSC 341
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PSYC 490 - Social Service in St. Louis
Credits: Three (3)
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the vast network of social service agencies and community mental health providers in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The course includes site visits to various agencies and discussions with representative social service practitioners from programs in chemical and drug dependency, community corrections and crime prevention, crisis intervention, domestic violence, mental health, and other human service areas.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: SOC-490
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 491 - Organization Consulting
Credits: Three (3)
This course provides students with applied experience in organization assessment and consulting. Student consultants will apply concepts and methods to assess a real client organization in order to help them improve effectiveness. You will develop foundational knowledge on collecting, analyzing, and feeding back assessment information to the client. The course will help you build your resume while providing pro-bono services to a non-profit organization.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-491
Prerequisite: SOSC-242 or SOSC-244 or SOSC-245; and SOSC-341
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PSYC 493 - Organization Development & Change
Credits: Three (3)
This course provides students with applied experience in the design and delivery of leadership and organization effectiveness interventions. The focus of the course is on designing, implementing, and evaluating an intervention with a real client organization. As an undergraduate student, you will develop foundational knowledge on designing and evaluating empirically supported interventions. The course will help you build your resume while providing pro-bono services to a non-profit organization.
General Education Area: Social Science
Cross-listed: ORGL-493
Prerequisite: SOSC 242 or SOSC 244 or SOSC-245; and SOSC 341
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PSYC 496 - Independent Study
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
Junior- or senior-level students may design and conduct an
independent study project in a field of their interest under the
direction of a faculty adviser.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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PSYC 497 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptons at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
General Education Area: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
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REHB 105 - Individual and Society: Perspectives on Disability
Credits: Three (3)
Students will explore the various introductory perspectives of disability; the individual perspective, society at large, the family perspective, sexuality and disability, educational system perspectives, and legal and ethical issues. The course will explore how these perspectives can drive public policy and service delivery systems. Students will gain knowledge and a foundational understanding of the history of rehabilitation as well as the philosophy. This course will also provide the student with working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act Title I, II, andamp; III.
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REHB 110 - Rehb System:Hx, Phil, Laws and Structr
Credits: Three (3)
Students will gain knowledge and a foundational understanding of
the history of rehabilitation as well as the philosophy. This
course will also provide the student with working knowledge of the
Americans with Disabilities Act, Title I, II, andamp; III.
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REHB 220 - Medical Aspects of Disability
Credits: Three (3)
This course will focus primarily on the medical aspects of physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities and some psychosocial aspects including reaction, adjustment, and adaptation to having a disability. The purpose of this course is designed to assist students in developing working knowledge of medical aspects of disability. A rehabilitation service provider does not require in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. However, in order to provide effective treatment services, rehabilitation service providers must be able to understand medical terminology, the short and long term implications of disability including the functional limitations/abilities and how to communicate effectively about these issues with the person with a disability and a broad array of medical, allied health, vocational, and employment professionals.
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REHB 230 - Communication and Helping Skills
Credits: Three (3)
This course will prepare students to become effective communicators in the helping professions, learning how to communicate across diverse disabilities. This course provides knowledge, acquisition, and implementation of helping skills required in the social service agency environment. Skills taught include: documentation, note writing, staffing, crisis intervention, and skill integration. In conjunction with course content, discussion, and assignments, students will demonstrate they are thinking, feeling, and acting critically, ethically, and culturally to strive for effective rehabilitation counseling practice.
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REHB 240 - Ind. Living: Consumer and Self Management
Credits: Three (3)
Students will gain knowledge and skills to help the consumer become
involved in their own planning and achievement of their goals.
Students will also learn how to help consumers self- determine and
manage their daily living, housing, transportation and other
independent living needs. Students will gain knowledge of personal
assistance roles, education opportunities for people with
disabilities, further explore the diversity of disability including
the aging population.
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REHB 320 - Vocational Rehab and Employment
Credits: Three (3)
Students will gain knowledge of the Vocational Rehabilitation
System and employment of people with disabilities who utilize
Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Students will gain an
understanding of client status within the VR System as well as the
emphasis on employment and the diverse approaches to work.
Note: Included are Ergonomics and Work-Site Accommodations.
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REHB 330 - Advanced Helping Skills/Practicum
Credits: Three (3)
Students will observe in an agency for 75 hours during the semester
as a Rehabilitation Services Practicum Student and attend a weekly
seminar. The 75 hours of agency experience will be considered the
practicum with focus on observation and orientation to the field,
the profession and the agency. This will include gaining insight
into the eligibility process, assessment, vocational planning,
staffing, documentation, service implementation, retention, and
other related services.
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REHB 340 - Employment And Disability
Credits: Three (3)
The purpose of this course is to convey the history, impact and strategies of Vocationa Rehabilitation and Supported Employment for persons with disabilities. Job site behavior management at the job types of supported employment and special affecting successful employment of persons disabilities will be addressed. Students gain knowledge of the Vocational Rehabilitation System and employment of people
with disabilities who utilize Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Students will gain an understanding of client status within the VR System as well as the emphasis on employment and the diverse approaches to work. Included are Ergonomics and Work-Site Accommodations.
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REHB 400 - Rehb Leadership: Systems Perspective
Credits: Three (3)
Students will learn the foundations of leadership and systems
theory. Students will be able to apply basic leadership skills in
the work place as well as be able to analyze service systems from a
systems perspective.
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REHB 401 - Internship in Rehabilitation Services
Credits: Four (4)
Students work for an average of 20 hours per week on average (total 300 hrs.) for the full semester in a rehabilitation agency and attend a weekly seminar to discuss experiences and develop effective rehabilitation services delivery skills. The student’s agency experience will be primarily in the provision of direct services. In the classroom seminar, through the lectures, discussions, and reflective journals, the students will develop further their skills.
Note: The internship must be supervised by an appropriate supervisor for an average of two hours per week in a one-to-one session.
Prerequisite: REHB-330
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REHB 410 - Psychiatric Case Management
Credits: Three (3)
Students will learn the components of Medicaid case management.
Students will learn how to use a psychiatric assessment to
establish a rehabilitation plan; how to work with consumers in
following and modifying that plan; how to chart effectively so that
the documented service passes quality assurance standards and how
to use supervision and consultation to improve client care.
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