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PHYS 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PHYS 350 - CURRENT TOPICS IN PHYSICS
Credits: Three
This course will emphasize a current topic in physics including but not limited to string theory, chaos theory, or multi-universe theory. This course will involve reading and discussion of the current topic.
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PHYS 410 - THERMODYNAMICS
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: PHYS 103, PHYS 104
This course presents the fundamental principles, first and second
laws, and thermodynamic functions. The course also includes a
discussion of the kinetic theory of gases and introductory
statistical mechanics.
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PHYS 440 - MODERN PHYSICS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHYS 103, PHYS 104
Modern physics presents the theory of relativity, introductory quantum theory, atomic structure of matter, physical properties of solids, and nuclear structure.
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PHYS 452 - ASTROPHYSICS
Credits: Four
This course studies physical principles underlying astronomical
phenomena. Study topics include the behavior of light, stellar
formation and evolution, nucleosynthesis, galactic structure, and
cosmology.
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PHYS 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PHYS 498 - SEMINAR
Credits: Two
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PSCI 101 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Credits: Three
This course studies the organization, operation and development of the American national political system.
Note: It fulfills the Missouri state requirement.
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PSCI 103 - AMERICA & THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
Credits: Three
History of American foreign relations since World War II.
Cross-listed: See HIST 103/303, PSCI 303
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PSCI 107 - THE 1950’S & 60’S: FROM CONFORMITY TO CHAOS
Credits: Three
This course will integrate social, economic, political, and cultural history to explore the dramatic changes that occurred in the United States from the end of World War Two to the 1970s. The course covers a variety of events and people, but will focus particular attention on two major themes of the period: the Cold War (both foreign and domestic) and the activities of various social movements including Civil Rights, Peace/Anti-war movements, and women’s rights.
Note: .
Cross-listed: See HIST 107/307, PSCI 307
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PSCI 108 - COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Credits: Three
This course studies several Western, Communist/former Communist, and Third World political systems using comparative analysis.
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PSCI 110 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
Credits: Three
This course studies major political philosophers, from Plato to Marx, and their contributions to political theory.
Cross-listed: See PHIL 110/310; PSCI 310
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PSCI 172 - HIST AND GOVERNMENTS OF EAST ASIA
Credits: Three
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PSCI 197 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Three
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PSCI 200H - CURRENT POLITICAL ISSUES
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
Students are encouraged to follow the news but may not have the
background knowledge to comprehend fully what they are following.
This course will be designed to help them bridge that gap. Since
the course deals with current issues, the subject matter will
change from offering to offering, and reading assignments will
often be from the days newspapers and other contemporary sources.
Students will be involved in planning the course, including which
political issues will be covered.
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PSCI 201H - FREE SPEECH IN WARTIME
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
Examination of how historically and contemporaneously the U.S.
government has dealt with political dissent during war, national
emergencies, and perceived national emergencies. Specific topics
include the Alien and Sedition Acts, Lincoln’s Civil War
suppression of civil liberties, the Vietnam War and Iraq.
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PSCI 210 - WORLD POLITICS
Credits: Three
This course introduces the study of international relations, including an understanding of sovereignty and nationalism, moral diplomacy, balance of power, economic sanctions and war, terrorism, and the impact of advanced technologies on interdependence and decision-making by nation-states and international organizations.
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PSCI 215 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
A comprehensive survey of the five stages of Public Policy, the actors, use of numbers, symbols, processes, and the relationship of policy to political and economic issues within the American governmental system. Case studies of Public Policy issues are examined.
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PSCI 216 - PUBLIC POLICY EVALUATION
Credits: Three
Course focuses on evaluation and analytic techniques, such as Cost-Benefit Analysis, for evaluating government policies.
Note: Designed for Political Science/Public Administration students, planning on a career in government.
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PSCI 217 - A HISTORY OF PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
Historically-based course that reviews significant public policy decisions over the course of our nation’s history. Examples may include the GI Bill of Rights, Social Security, and environmental policies. Course will enable the students to “rewrite” history and correct what went wrong with the policies (hypothetically, of course).
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PSCI 271 - HISTORY AND GOVRNMNTS OF MIDEAST
Credits: Three
This course examines the rise of Islamic civilization and the development of Middle Eastern affairs to the present.
Cross-listed: See PSCI 371; HIST 271/371
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PSCI 272 - HISTORY AND GOVRNMNTS OF EAST ASIA
Credits: Three
This course is a historical study of the major East Asian nations with emphasis on developments in the last two centuries.
Cross-listed: See HIST 272/372; PSCI 372
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PSCI 273 - HISTORY AND GOVERNMENTS OF AFRICA
Credits: Three
This course is a comparative study of the political systems of various African countries and their historic, ethnic, cultural, ideological, social and economic settings.
Cross-listed: See HIST 273/373; PSCI 373
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PSCI 274 - HISTORY AND GOVERNMENTS OF LATIN AMERICA
Credits: Three
This course is a comparative study of political, social and economic structures, and problems of Latin American states from historical and cultural perspectives.
Cross-listed: See HIST 274/374; PSCI 374
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PSCI 296 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSCI 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSCI 297H - Special Studies
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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PSCI 298 - SEMINAR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSCI 299 - INTERNSHIP
Credits: Variable between 1 and 12
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PSCI 303 - AMERICA & CONTEMP WORLD
Credits: Three
History of American foreign relations since World War II.
Cross-listed: See HIST 103/303; PSCI 103
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PSCI 307 - THE 1950’S & 60’S: FROM CONFORMITY TO CHAOS
Credits: Three
This course will integrate social, economic, political, and
cultural history to explore the dramatic changes that occurred in
the United States from the end of World War Two to the 1970s. The
course covers a variety of events and people, but will focus
particular attention on two major themes of the period: the Cold
War (both foreign and domestic) and the activities of various
social movements including Civil Rights, Peace/Anti-war
movements, and women’s rights.
Cross-listed: See HIST 107/307, PSCI 107
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PSCI 310 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
Credits: Three
This course studies major political philosophers, from Plato to
Marx, and their contributions to political theory.
Cross-listed: See PSCI 110
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PSCI 317 - AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Credits: Three
This course studies development of constitutional law from the beginning of the Republic to the Rehnquist Court.
Note: It fulfills the Missouri state requirement.
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PSCI 318 - CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF WOMEN
Credits: Three
This course introduces the student to the basics of the political arm of the women’s movement and to the making and interpretation of constitutional law as it relates to that movement.
Cross-listed: See WS 318
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PSCI 319 - CIVIL LIBERTIES/RIGHTS
Credits: Three
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.
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PSCI 340 - CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
Course takes current Public Policy issues, evaluates them, and formulates solutions. Students will actually conduct a policy evaluation of a current policy. Students will outline recommended policy changes and adjustments to the implementation, and (possibly) submit their results to the “owner” of the policy.
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PSCI 341 - PUBLIC POLICY AND SCIENCE
Credits: Three
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.
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PSCI 342 - TERRORISM AND PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
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.
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PSCI 343 - HEALTH SYSTEMS PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
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.
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PSCI 344 - THE POLICY PROCESS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: Permission of Political Science Department
Advanced course focusing on how public policy is developed. Will cover more of the interactions between the Actors, as well as more analysis of the “behind the scenes” of making laws and policies to include secondary and hidden agendas of the Actors. Course will go into quite a bit of depth regarding problem definition, policy formation, and the official policy results.
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PSCI 371 - HISTORY AND GOVRNMNTS OF MIDEAST
Credits: Three
This course examines the rise of Islamic civilization and the development of Middle Eastern affairs to the present.
Cross-listed: See PSCI 271; HIST 271/371
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PSCI 372 - HISTORY AND GOVRNMNTS OF EAST ASIA
Credits: Three
This course is a historical study of the major East Asian nations with emphasis on developments in the last two centuries.
Cross-listed: See HIST 272/372; PSCI 272
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PSCI 373 - HISTORY AND GOVERNMENTS OF AFRICA
Credits: Three
This course is a comparative study of the political systems of various African countries and their historic, ethnic, cultural, ideological, social and economic settings.
Cross-listed: See HIST 273/373; PSCI 273
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PSCI 374 - HISTORY AND GOVERNMENTS OF LATIN AMERICA
Credits: Three
This course is a comparative study of political, social and economic structures, and problems of Latin American states from historical and cultural perspectives.
Cross-listed: See HIST 274/374; PSCI 274
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PSCI 375 - POST-SOVIET POLITICS
Credits: Three
This course studies modern Russian politics and the political
systems of the republics of the old Soviet Union through the
Yeltsin era.
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PSCI 376 - Ethics of War
Credits: Three
This course explores the ethical dimensions of the use of military force up to and including war, both by states and by non-state actors. It covers not only the decisions and justifications of using force in the first place, but also the methods and means of force, once employed. The course will survey a variety of sources of military ethics, including international law, secular political philosophy, and the war ethics in various world religions.
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PSCI 397 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Three
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PSCI 496 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSCI 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 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.
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PSCI 498 - SEMINAR
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSCI 499 - INTERNSHIP
Credits: Variable between 1 and 9
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PSYC 101 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
An introductory survey of psychology; this course is a prerequisite for all upper-division psychology courses.
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PSYC 105 - INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP
Credits: Three
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.
Cross-listed: ORGL 105
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PSYC 202H - PSYC HONORS: THINKING LIKE A SOCIAL SCIENTIST
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
This course introduces the student to the history, theoretical bases, research methods, and applications of psychology as a social science.
Note: This course fulfills the requirement of PSYC 101.
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PSYC 204H - HUMAN MOTIVATION
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors program
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PSYC 240 - CRITICAL THINKING IN PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-101F or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
This course explores the importance of scientific critical thinking and ethics as they relate to advancing scientific knowledge, understanding, and application of knowledge in the Social Sciences. Students will develop a firm theoretical and scientific background related to scientific critical thinking and values in the Social Sciences to become critical thinkers within their disciplines.
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PSYC 254 - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THRU LIFESPAN
Credits: Three
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.
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PSYC 260 - CRISIS INTRVENTION
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F OR PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
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PSYC 293 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Credits: Variable between 1 and 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
Cooperative education courses may be taken before a students major, minor and General Education requirements are completed, but they are not counted as part of those requirements.
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PSYC 296 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSYC 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 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.
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PSYC 301 - INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course acquaints the student with the study of psychological aspects of disability and related concerns of individuals with disability. Topics covered include the development of self-identity, a study of values, social implications of disability, family dynamics, sexuality, medical concerns, educational processes, work related issues, and ethical considerations. Comparisons will be made to differences in response to developmental and acquired disabilities.
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PSYC 302 - INTRODUCTION TO POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
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.
Cross-listed: HEPR 302
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PSYC 305 - PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
Psychology, as a social science, offers a wide variety of applications in one’s personal and professional life and to society in general. This course emphasizes the practical application of advances in contemporary psychology in such areas as coping, communications, health, self-awareness, and interpersonal relationships.
Note: This is a recommended upper-division course for non-psychology majors.
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PSYC 310 - PSYCHOLOGY OF STRESS & HEALTH
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course examines dynamics of health and wellness using a biopsychosocial approach. Topics include the dynamics of stress and stress resistance, self-regulation, lifestyle, personality, and health behavior. Current research and treatment are emphasized.
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PSYC 311 - CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course focuses on the developmental processes of children and explores various theories as they relate to early childhood and elementary education.
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PSYC 314 - ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course is an overview of the physical, psychological and cultural characteristics of the adolescent period.
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PSYC 320 - PERSONALITY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course surveys contemporary theories of personality, including factors in development and methods of assessment.
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PSYC 321 - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course studies the nature, courses, symptoms, consequences and treatment of abnormal behavior.
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PSYC 322 - CHILD ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course introduces the student to the contemporary theories and research in etiology, classification, and treatment of psychological disorders in children and adolescents.
Note: A course in developmental psychology or abnormal psychology is the prerequisite for this course.
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PSYC 325 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 202, PSYC 202H, SOC 101 or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course is an overview of social psychological aspects of human behavior focusing on the role that social interaction, group influences, and culture play in individual behavior.
Cross-listed: See SOC 325
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PSYC 328 - MENTAL ILLNESS AND SOCIETY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 202, PSYC 202H, SOC 101, or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
Cross-listed: See SOC 328
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PSYC 330 - HUMAN SEXUALITY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 202, PSYC 202H, SOC 101 or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course surveys the social, biological, and psychological aspects of human sexual behavior.
Cross-listed: See SOC 330
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PSYC 341 - UNDERSTANDING STATISTICAL INFERENCE
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: MATH 115, MATH 116, MATH 117, MATH 125 or MATH 151; Minimum grade C-
This course introduces students to methods used to describe and
evaluate numerical information for purposes of drawing conclusions
and making decisions. The course covers both descriptive and
inferential statistics.
Cross-listed: See CRIM/SOC 341
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PSYC 342 - RESEARCH METHODS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 202H, SOC 101, or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course introduces basic research methods used in the behavorial and social sciences.
Note: To ensure students success it is strongly recommended that students complete PSYC 341 before enrolling in PSYC 342 or that they enroll in PSYC 341 concurrently with PSCY 342.
Cross-listed: See CRIM/SOC 342
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PSYC 352 - COUNSELING
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course introduces group and individual counseling, including communication skills, problem solving, and crisis intervention.
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PSYC 358 - PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course examines the uses and limitations of commonly used psychological tests for assessment of personality, intelligence and other individual characteristics.
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PSYC 365 - MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F OR PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
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PSYC 393 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSYC 401 - HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
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PSYC 420 - PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
Cross-listed: WS 420
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PSYC 421 - LEARNING AND MOTIVATION
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
A study of the basic principles pertaining to learning and motivation; practical applications of these principles are emphasized.
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PSYC 435 - HUMAN COGNITION
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
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PSYC 440 - SENSATION AND PERCEPTION
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
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PSYC 441 - ADVANCED APPLIED STATISTICS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 341, SOC 341, or CRIM 341; Minimum grade C-
This course builds upon material introduced in PSYC/SOC/CRIM 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 SPSS to conduct various analyses and accurately interpret both the data and the results.
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PSYC 451 - BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course focuses on biological bases of behavior. Topics include the structure and function of the brain and nervous system and their role in sleep, learning and memory, movement, emotion, sensation, psychological disorders, aggression, sex and consciousness.
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PSYC 454 - COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, OR PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
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PSYC 460 - SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
The study of the psychological foundations of physical activity, the mental aspects of sports, the theoretical basis of the mental aspects of training processes and competition, and basic issues of performance psychology.
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PSYC 461 - APPLIED SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course introduces the student to the application of psychological principles to training, fitness, and sports.
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PSYC 470 - JUVENILE LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and selection by interview with Faculty
This course requires a flexible schedule, students will be trained to work with attorneys in the role of a Guardian Ad Litem. The class will be assigned real cases from the court. They will work under the direct supervision of an attorney and licensed psychologist.
Note: This course requires a flexible schedule.
Cross-listed: LEGL 470
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PSYC 472 - THEORIES OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, PSYC 202, PSYC 202H, SOC 101 or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course focuses on the behavior of people in work situations. Major theories and concepts pertaining to organizational behavior are presented, and the current applications of these theories and concepts to practical organizational problems are critically examined.
Cross-listed: See SOC 472
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PSYC 473 - GROUP DYNAMICS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, PSYC 202, PSYC 202H, SOC 101 or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course focuses on the scientific study of groups. In the class we will focus on psychological and sociological theories and their applications to groups, especially in relation to the formation, development, and performance of small groups and in terms of the social influence, leadership, power, and conflict that might arise within groups.
Cross-listed: See ORGL/SOC 473
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PSYC 475 - PSYCHOLOGY OF TRAUMA
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
Psychological trauma is defined as an experience that is emotionally painful, distressful, or shocking and which may result in lasting mental and phsycial effects. In this course, students will intensively study the experience, outcomes and treatment of psychological trauma, in particular trauma due to combat, disasters, and domestic violence.
Note: Social Science Majors only. Junior or Senior Status.
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PSYC 480 - SENIOR SEMINAR
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 341/342; Senior status
Senior Seminar is the culmination of the social science curriculum. The seminar is designed to review and discuss a student’s course of study and its application beyond graduation. In addition, the seminar requires that students demonstrate various competencies related to their chosen field of study. In the process of demonstrating these competencies, students will work with a social science faculty member toward the completion of a project intended to explore an area of interest in the student’s field of study.
Note: Successful completion of Senior Seminar is achieved upon completion of the student project.
Cross-listed: See CRIM/SOC 480
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PSYC 485 - SOCIAL CONFLICT AND NEGOTIATION
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, or PSYC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
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PSYC 490 - SOCIAL SERVICE IN ST. LOUIS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, PSYC 202H, SOC 101, SOC 101F, or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
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.
Cross-listed: See SOC 490
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PSYC 493 - CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
Cooperative education courses may be taken before a students major, minor and General Education requirements are completed, but they are not counted as part of those requirements.
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PSYC 494 - PRACTICUM: REHABILITATION SERVICES
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 101F, PSYC 202H, SOC 101, SOC 101F, or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
This course involves placement in a rehabilitation agency complemented by a seminar.
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PSYC 495 - PRACTICUM: SOCIAL SERVICES AND ACTION
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 202H, SOC 101, or SOC 202H; Minimum grade C-
Students select practicum sites from a variety of human and social service agencies in both private and public sectors.
Note: This course gives students an opportunity for career exploration, community involvement and on-the-job experience before graduation.
Cross-listed: See CRIM/SOC 495
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